The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS) music and theater department made it known that not only are they musically gifted, but they also know how to have fun while showing off their talents. On April 24th, the UAFS Department of Music & Theater invited students, faculty, friends, and family to their Project Rock: Concert. Being one night only, the turnout of the crowd was filled with tons of supportive friends, family, and staff. This concert allowed not only music st

On Friday, April 25th, the Asian Culture Club hosted their annual Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Festival, which was welcome to both the student body and the public. Joining them were the Hmong Student Association, Vietnamese Student Association, Japan Club, Filipino Club, Desi Culture Club, and K-Pop Appreciation and Dance Club. Along with these clubs, there were also several volunteers to help put this massive festival together. The clubs and volunteers joined t

On Wednesday, April 16th, juniors and seniors in high school were able to experience life as a lion through the event that is Den Day. The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS) welcomed an estimated number of 520 students. This marked the highest total for a Spring Den Day in UAFS history!             Den Day allows future lions to speak with current UAFS students, professors, and tour different buildings on campus, including the Lion’s Den, which could possibly be their

Starting college is a big step in a student’s life. It’s normal to feel anxious and excited for this next chapter. The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS) allows first-time students to be a part of a three-day social orientation. Future lions are able to meet their peers and make new relationships. They are also able to gain insight from upperclassmen about what it’s like and what it means to be a UAFS student. Meet Maggie Heppner, a junior majoring in Media Communicat

Last Wednesday, April 2nd, the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith gathered staff, students, parents, and other members of the community to disclose an "ambitious announcement." The event began advertising in March, through mailed cards to parents, almost daily emails to students, and even a countdown on the university's public website, all leading up to a reveal that was marketed to have been 100 years in the making. That, along with its intended secrecy, there was much talk

On April 5th and 6th, the University of Arkansas held its Graduate Students in Interdisciplinary Conference, with the theme "Approaching Dystopia." The topic urged students to write an academic or creative paper tying the dystopian genre to the world we are living in today. At the end of the conference, awards were given out for Best Graduate Paper, Best Creative Work, and Best in Show. Saturday started as the most eventful day with both academic and creative presentations. T

The Arkansas Tulip Festival is an annual festival hosted by the Rivercrest Orchard in Fayetteville, Arkansas at the beginning of Spring. They celebrate the season of the tulips by growing a field filled with every color you can think of, as well as providing an environment for both adults and children with food stands and a market. While the weather permits, they have rounds of hot air balloons that give a view of the entire field, with a little glimpse of the city it is hous

UAFS Spring Break is March 23-29. Some students travel or visit family. If you are planning to stay here in Fort Smith, there is fun to be had close by! Things To Do Outside Janet Huckabee Nature Center is hosting Spring Break Tuesday-Saturday for free on March 25-29 from 9 am-3:30 pm. Paint duck decoys, feed the fish, practice archery, canoe, hike, and watch the snakes eat. Walk the downtown streets of Van Buren, AR. The downtown area is just five miles from Fort Smith. Ther

Delta Gamma hosted its 16th annual Anchor Slam on March 13th. It was held in the RAWC on campus and raised close to $2,500 for the organization’s philanthropy Service for Sight. Each year Delta Gamma hosts events in order to raise money to give back to individuals who have vision impairments, and the programs that serve them. 100% of the proceeds from the event go to Service for Sight. Half of the funds go to Oklahoma School for the Blind, while the other half goes to the Del

On February 28th, the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS) welcomed an estimated number of 500 guests, including around 200 potential students, for Accepted Students Day. Faculty and staff members all banded together to make this day a success. Although the Admissions Office hosted this event, multiple other offices stepped in to make a difference for future lions.   Accepted Students Day allowed potential students and their families learn more about academic programs,

On February 21st, the Filipino Student Association hosted a karaoke night in Baldor 101 for students to share in good food and music. Students began to gather at 5:30, and they were quick to form a list for the karaoke lineup. The décor was Valentine's Day themed, including rose petals, a photo backdrop, and heart-shaped sunglasses provided for attendees at the door. The singing began at 6, and the song genres varied wildly. From early 2000s pop hits to Broadway music, from K

Anthony Alfaro and Ashlynn Flute were announced as the 2025 UAFS Homecoming King and Queen during halftime of the men’s basketball game on February 15th. The game marked the end of a week-long bustle of events, contests, and activities promoting school spirit and unity. This year’s theme was “Saved by the Bell Tower.” Anthony represented Saved by the Gong, a combined team of the Filipino Student Association, Hmong Student Association, Japan Club, K-pop Dance and Appreciation

On Saturday, February 15th, Ashlynn Flute was crowned the 2025 University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Homecoming Queen. Being Homecoming Queen is much more than wearing a crown, and our new queen exemplifies that. Flute has a deep love for both Delta Gamma, who nominated her, as well as UAFS, and is excited to represent both this next year.   When asked what she was feeling when she was crowned she shared, “I was very excited and beyond happy that people see something in me that

The Baha’i Club at UAFS hosted their weekly Meaningful Conversations discussion on Tuesday the 28th at 7 p.m. to discuss the topic for the week: “Finding Meaning in Life’s Difficulties.” The club’s faculty advisor, Dr. Mary Sobhani, opened by informing everyone of the upcoming “Stock the Pantry” event the club is hosting on behalf of the Dave Stevens Lions Pride Food Pantry on campus. Dry goods will be collected on Friday, February 28th, at the park across from the Stubblefie

On Friday, February 7th West Ark Church of Christ hosted their annual Night to Shine dance. Night to Shine is a prom experience put together for those with special needs aged fourteen years and older. It is run by the Tim Tebow Foundation and this magnificent night is put on at different churches all around the United States. The night started with each King or Queen being paired up with a Buddy. That Buddy stays with them all night as they go to different fun stations. The K

On November 19, 2024 the Fort Smith Public Library helped host the annual International Poetry Night. It was a wonderful cultural even put together by Sigma Tau Delta, the Applause international literary journal, and the Azaharaz literary journal. Together they collaborated to bring together poets to read poems of all different languages and backstories. The poetic language included Spanish, German, Egyptian, English, and Chinese. All the poets read the poems in the origina

Not only is 2024 packed with award-winning movies featuring iconic, distinguishable characters, but the year also made way for the resurgence of previous quintessential, on-screen personalities. This, along with the distinct look of contemporary celebrities both new and old, make possibilities for this year’s Halloween limitless. Sabrina Carpenter Between her iconic blonde bangs and her vintage-inspired Hollywood glamor style, Sabrina Carpenter is one of the most recognizable

A s the 2024 election cycle ends this Tuesday it is time to take one final look at both candidates' chances at the presidency according to the most recent polling data. But before we can look at what the polls say regarding this election, let’s look at what has happened in the months leading up to what promises to be the most impactful presidential race in years. What will voter turnout look like and who will be the winner? With both candidates making their last stops on the

For those who haven't seen, the East Coast has been devastated by this year's hurricane season. Where there wasn't a hurricane, there were tornadoes. After Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc, citizens had little time to clean up before Hurricane Milton hit. Instead, they had to leave their streets in rubble and settle for leaving their lives behind. As soon as news about Hurricane Milton's journey toward Tampa, Florida hit, panic ensued. Milton seemed to be building fast once it

UAFS Writing Center is known for hosting many fun workshops to help students with their papers as midterms or finals come around. There have been all kinds of themed workshops from pajama-themed to the famous Long Night Against Procrastination theme. This year is no different as they host their Cozy Flannel Workshop. The workshop will be hosted on Wednesday, October 9th from 6-10 PM. There will be snacks available and everyone is welcome without having to make an official ap