The All-Majors Career Fair & Grad School Expo will allow current students to network with potential employers or grad school opportunities while also encouraging them to polish their resumes and cover letters. The Career Fair & Grad School Expo will occur on March 9th from 11:30 am-2:30 pm in the Campus Center/Reynolds Room and is presented by Arcbest. Students will need to bring their UAFS IDs to check in and be entered to win an iPad, the first 100 students will also receiv

The University of Arkansas– Fort Smith is proudly housing the Arkansas Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts biennial exhibition, New Worlds: Women to Watch 2023, as the first stop on its state-wide tour. This exhibit celebrates underrepresented women in Arkansas, shedding light on the talent in Arkansas by presenting the work of these women to a larger audience. Artists Aimée Papazian, Hannah McBroom, Heidi Carlsen-Rogers, and Anaïs Dassé feature their vastly

You have probably heard a teenager or young adult yell “It’s BeReal time” or “Hurry and get in my BeReal” at random times and wonder what the heck is BeReal? And why is it all of a sudden at random moments? BeReal is one of the newest and super popular social media amongst Gen Z. BeReal is a photo-sharing social media platform that sends out notifications to users at random times of the day to take an unfiltered picture daily. You have two minutes to take a picture of what yo

Early last month, I became aware of a new video game: Atomic Heart. Set to be released by developer Mundfish, a Moscow born studio that had never released a game before. Not much was known about the title by myself or others interested at the time. Video of gameplay and details about its release were scarce, and as a result the only two places one could pull expectations about the title were twofold: Atomic Heart was being made with the popular and powerful Unreal Engine 4, a

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

(image courtesy of the Williston Northampton School) Colson Whitehead, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, is seated to give a free craft talk and lecture on university grounds this February- and at no cost to the public. Colson Whitehead has won two Pulitzer prizes for his literary works The Underground Railroad and The Nickleboys and has published eight novels, including those mentioned earlier. Whitehead started by publishing his first novel in 1999 titled The Intuitionist a

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

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

By Kobe Godwin & Sydney Seegers Over the last week, UAFS students shared what fast food restaurants they frequently visited in Fort Smith. The survey results showed that a popular location among students was Chick-Fil-A, while other frequented spots included McDonalds, Taco Bell, Wing Stop, and Raising Caines. Students also shared some memorable moments they had while visiting these restaurants, producing mixed results in customer satisfaction. One student said that while g

On Tuesday, December 29th at the ArcBest Corp. Performing Arts Center the UAFS Wind Ensemble performed at the annual season’s greetings concert alongside other ensembles from the UAFS Music Department. Their performance included five pieces of music under the direction of Dr. Alexandra Zacharella. For two of the pieces, they were joined by combined choirs, led by Dr. Zacharella and Dr. Timothy Workman. Both directors embraced the holiday spirit as we move into the Christmas s

On November 17, Nancy Pelosi officially stepped down as the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Making history in 2007, the California Democrat became the first female Speaker of the House. During the 2018 elections, Pelosi was nominated again for the role, starting her second term on January 3, 2019. Over the course of her terms, she has seen terms from four different Presidents that includes George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden. Throughout her time

This Friday, November 11th, the UAFS Lions men's basketball season tips off against Black Hills State University Yellow Jackets in the Lone Star vs. Rocky Mountain Challenge. The two teams will meet up against each other for the third time in school history. The series is currently split with the Yellow Jackets coming out on top last year with a score of 62-77. The Lions finished off last year notching a 14-13 record in Coach Jim Boone’s 3rd season. He’ll look to take the tea

Breedlove is home to the UAFS Music and Theatre Department. Built in the 1970s and officially opened in 1976, they were booming with students majoring in the arts. This decade was considered the “golden years” for the administration. There are tales that the Breedlove building is haunted. From objects getting thrown around, to a piano being played in the late hours of the night. It is known among students and professors that a male ghost, given the name of Larry, haunts the a

The UAFS Wind Ensemble performed their first concert of the season on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at the ArcBest Corp. Performing Arts Center. Their performance included seven pieces of music composed by Dr. Alexandra Zacharella, capturing the feeling of fall and the seasons to come. The Band started their concert with William Schuman’s (1910-1992) “Chester Overture for the Band.”The music, by my surprise, was fast and abrupt but also slow and peaceful with a nice build befo

It's the season for all things spooky and haunting at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS) and the Fort Smith community. Along with all the Halloween events, several haunted houses and attractions are open as well. Several events will happen within the next couple of weeks at UAFS and other places throughout Fort Smith. These events include Haunted University at UAFS, UAFS Haunted Hustle 5k, Monster Mash Volleyball Tournament, Halloween Hoopla, Trunk or Treating, a

The UAFS Applause literary journal has opened submissions for its 33rd issue featuring the theme “evitable ending” and will continue to accept admissions until March of next year. Applause is an annual, full-online publication from the UAFS undergraduate english, rhetoric and writing program. They accept work from undergraduate programs around the world that focus on fiction, creative nonfiction, visual art, and photography. Applause has been a part of the UAFS community f

In an email titled “Guidance on Abortion Laws,” the University of Idaho General Counsel advised against faculty providing abortion guidance, warning that violation of the state’s abortion law may lead to loss of employment. Idaho’s abortion law, which went into effect August 25, restricts all abortions unless it is necessary to save the life of the mother or in cases of rape or incest. Violators of the law may face 2-5 years in prison and suspension of their professional lic

On September 21, UAFS’ student organization, Cultural Network, held a “Peace One Day” event to celebrate World Peace Day.    Many guest speakers took part in this year’s event, including members of the Baha’i Club, Director of the Literary Council of Western Arkansas, Bente Erikson, Members of the Muslim Medical Students Association from Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM), Director of the UAFS Gallery of Art and Design, Dr. Matt Bailey and more.    When asked wh

JCPenney is hosting a Suit-Up event on Sunday, October 9th from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. in order to help students sharpen up for their future career. The event will provide University of Arkansas - Fort Smith students, faculty, and alumni with deals of up to 50% off of professional attire. UAFS organizations such as the Babb Center for Career Services seek to assist students in feeling confident and being dressed to impress for job interviews, and this event will do just that. “[Su