The 51st Annex, located at 425 N 51st Street in Fort Smith, has remained empty since the Summer of 2024. The building was the Fort Smith Nursing Center before the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith came into possession of it. When in use by the university, it housed the University Police Department, the Career Clothing Closet run by the Babb Center for Career Services, and served as a storage facility for the Office of Campus and Community Engagement and several Registered S

The UAFS bookstore recently held a grand reopening on Tuesday, April 29th, to present the new graphics displayed in the store.    The bookstore underwent a remodel during the summer of 2024, but has since been updated with graphics. This includes images of campus life, as well as Numa, up on the walls in the merchandise section of the store.   While also presenting the new areas of the store, they handed out cookies, snacks, and drinks. They also participated in the Day of Gi

As the spring semester ends, the sororities on the UAFS campus start setting their sights towards the fall semester and Formal Sorority Recruitment. This is an exciting time for the organizations, because this is their chance to get to know the new women on campus and grow their own chapters.   While going through recruitment, it is important to keep an open mind and heart. You may have your eyes set on one chapter, and then find your fit somewhere else. Greek Life is an amaz

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

As a UAFS student, you have free access to the on-campus gym, also known as the RAWC. The Recreational and Wellness Center is where students can go and workout in a multitude of ways. They have the option of using any of the features in the RAWC: machines, free weights, two full-sized courts, the upstairs track, and the rock climbing wall.   Another feature of the RAWC, which is completely free to students, is the weekly group workout classes. Core Crunch is offered once a we

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

Last week marked the halfway point for the 2025 spring semester. Midterms are finished and spring break is just two weeks away. UAFS offers many resources for student success. The Writing Center  is open Monday through Friday and online Sunday, located at 5004 Kinkead Ave, Fort Smith, AR. It offers a comfortable environment to work in. Many student tutors work to offer collaborative learning. Students can schedule appointments online. The tutors can provide feedback and help

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

Despite their failure to complete student enrollment, a flock of Canada Geese was spotted on campus near the Flanders building in December of 2024. This was a concern to many students, as geese are notorious for being aggressive, and the question of what to do was left unanswered. All that could be done was to make peace with the new members of the student body. The geese eventually lost the thrill of education and continued on their way, leaving the campus no worse for wear,

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

Desi Culture Club (DCC) is a Registered Student Organization (RSO) that was founded in spring 2023 by graduate Aravinda Murali. After his graduation, the club officers decided to step down from running the organization because the responsibilities without a president were a lot to take on. With a new president to organize the club, DCC is ready to make a comeback. Known for its bright and colorful events, the organization allowed for students to get to know the cultures of In

On Monday, January 27, 2025, the director of the Office of Management and Business (OMB) released a notice of the temporary hold of federal financial assistance. The hold was implemented following President Donald Trump’s orders to review all federal financial assistance programs. Tuesday afternoon, Chancellor Terisa Riley sent out an email regarding the hold and linked the notice from the OMB. In the email she explained that federal student loans and federal grants would not

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