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

Last Wednesday on the 18th of September, the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith’s on-campus book club, Anonymous Was a Woman, held a scrapbook social as they reigned in their first meeting of the year. According to the organizer’s founder and president, Gabriella Stokes, the club “features one book per month that is written by a woman.” She says that these books are meant to “be a discussion starter to subjects that truly matter to us as students and people.” The meeting sta

The HSSP (History, Social Sciences, Philosophy Department) is hosting a student research paper competition that is supported by funds from the UAFS Day of Giving. The awards for this year will be: 1st Place: $500 2nd Place: $250 3rd Place: $100 “Native Ground” will be the theme for this year. The theme is based on Kathleen Duval’s The Native Ground: Indians and Colonists in the Heart of the Continent . The research competition urges students to answer the question of what doe

L ast Wednesday the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (UAFS) Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) held an open invitation for UAFS students to attend a mooncake-making event, showing students how to prepare them and learning about the Vietnamese mid-Autumn festival for which they were made in preparation. The event was held in the school’s BCM building, and new attendees were greeted by VSA officers who invited attendees to the mid-Autumn event they held on Friday at the Bell

The 21st Annual NUMAS Award Ceremony was held on Friday, May 3, 2024, in the Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center to honor the commitments and achievements of the University of Arkansas- Fort Smith’s registered student organizations, student trailblazers, and devoted advisers. Members across the River Valley gathered for a Vegas-themed celebration filled with fabulous food and decorations to commemorate the hard work done by students, faculty, and staff this year. NUMAS awards hon

Thursday, February 15, UAFS Chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, announced via email a proposal to eliminate five degree programs, including both bachelor and associate programs as well as several certifications, following a review conducted in collaboration with the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) Coordinating Board. The list of proposed cuts include: Computer-Aided Design General Technology Automotive Concentration Political Science (minor to remain) Spanish (minor

Going into this cold December, many of my fellow lions are going to be wanting to shake off the stress and sweat for what has been, for many of us, a hectic finals week! As we inch closer and closer to our winter break, I wanted to take the opportunity to make a list of fun activities and other things to do in the Fort Smith area over break. In no particular order these hopefully will give you, my wary reader, a better idea of how to relax over this holiday season. Have a hap

University of Arkansas- Fort Smith has the great privilege of hosting the Small Works on Paper traveling Art Exhibition as it makes its last stop. The exhibition consists of up to forty pieces by small artists in the state. The art has been featured in the South Arkansas Arts Center, Lyon College, Delta Cultural Center, and several other universities along the state. The exhibition is a competition open to all visual artists and is sponsored by the Arkansas Arts Council. The

Graduation is right around the corner for UAFS students. Here is what you will need to know to be prepared to walk across the stage. The Fall 2023 commencement is slowly approaching. Set for December 16, there will be two ceremonies held, one at 10 a.m. and the other at 1 p.m. The morning ceremony will be for the College of Business and Industry and the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences. The afternoon ceremony is meant for the College of Arts and Sciences. Prio

Starting as a small dream just under a year ago the UAFS eSports team has joined the fight to compete on the national stage this fall. Saturday September 16th marked the successful beginning of this long fight for the UAFS Valorant Team Blue as they competed and took first place in the Red Bull Campus Clutch Online Regional Delta Qualifiers. Valorant is a free-to-play PC based game released in 2020 and combines all the best aspects of an FPS (first person shooter) game and po

Sorority chapters at The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith had one of their best recruitment runs yet– as Recruitment Week for the Fall 2023 semester brought UAFS’ three sorority chapters a total of 57 new members. Recruitment Week at UAFS took place from August 30th to September 3rd, consisting of various events which allowed all PNMs (potential new members) to visit with each chapter and decide which they would like to run home to. Ashlynn Flute, a dental hygiene student

On Thursday, May 4th, the UAFS Residence Hall Association will have a free breakfast event to help students prepare for their upcoming final exams. The Finals Breakfast will be in the Lion's Den Dining Hall from 10 pm-12 am. We all know how stressful Finals Week can be with the ongoing exams, final projects, and constant essay writing. In 2018, Jordan Corley wrote an article for The Collegian about the effects that stress could have on students during Finals Week. Corley had

With the possible ban of TikTok by Bill S. 686, otherwise known as the RESTRICT Act , looming over the Internet, other social media apps are lining up to take its place as one of the most popular platforms amongst Millennials and Gen Z. Already used apps like Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat are tough competitors with their recent developments of Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Snapchat Spotlight that all mimic TikTok’s much loved short form video sharing characteristic.

Opening night for a show can be an exciting but nerve racking time. Today, February 23, is the UAFS Music & Theatre Department’s opening night for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! My name is Katelyn Sosebee, and I am the Stage Manager for this show. What is a stage manager? A Stage Manager (SM) is responsible for the organization, coordination, communication, and technical aspects of a theatrical production. My Assistant Hollie Bruton and I make sure that rehearsal

Thursday, February 23 – Opening this Thursday in the Lovebreed Auditorium, the UAFS Theatre Program will be showing their musical debut ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’. The show will run Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:00 pm every night. There is a family-friendly version playing the following week Thursday, March 3rd ; Friday, March 4th ; Saturday, March 5th at 7:00 pm each night at the same location on campus. This comedy musical, created by Rachel Shei

TikTok has been banned from state owned networks and devices across the entire University of Arkansas (UA) System. On Tuesday, January 24, UAFS Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration Carey Tucker released an email to students announcing that the popular social platform TikTok will be banned on university devices and wifi. According to the email, this decision was made by the UA System President Dr. Don Bobbitt in accordance with Governor Sanders executive order from Ja

Issued on November 30, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) declared an advisory on their bulletin warning of domestic terrorist attacks within the United States. This advisory is currently set to expire on May 23, 2023. “The United States remains in a heightened threat environment. Lone offenders and small groups motivated by a range of ideological beliefs and/or personal grievances continue to pose a persistent and lethal threat to the Homeland…Targets of potenti

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS) Music and Theatre Department is holding auditions for their Spring show, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee , on December 12th-14th. The campus’ first full length musical since 2012, theatre professor Sally Story is excited to begin establishing musical theatre back into the entertainment seasons. Working with music veterans such as Dr. Elizabeth Momand as music director and Dr. Alex Zacharella as conductor, the produc

Returning to school after Thanksgiving break can be a challenging time. With that taste of relaxation and freedom over break, getting ready for finals can take a toll on college students. With final’s week right around the corner, college students all over the country are facing the hardships that come with it. Here are some tips to keep in mind to add relief to your final’s week. It is important to maintain a healthy sleep schedule. An average of seven to nine hours of sleep

It’s that time of the semester. The days are shorter, the weather is colder, and finals week is coming in hot. Not to worry though, I have some personal finals week prep pointers for you that will help ease the weight and pressures of the dreaded finals. Prepare as early as possible - I found out the hard way that studying the week before your big 80-question comprehensive final relieves the stress of having to cram a day or two before. Give yourself the time to brush up on t