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Students pet Living Unleashed puppies at "Pause for Paws" in front of the student center April 14. Living Unleashed offers students the opportunity to raise puppies who train to be service dogs.

Students take study break

Kinley Hall, Entertainment Editor April 22, 2026

UCA Campus Recreation and Wellness came together with Living Unleashed and held a “Pause for Paws,” April 14. The event was held on the front lawn of the Ronnie Williams Student Center and focused...

Sigma Iota Alpha crowns first Mr. Rose

Sandra Parada, Staff Writer April 22, 2026

The University of Central Arkansas had the chance to witness the crowning of the first Mr. Rose April 14 at 7:13 p.m.  The event took place at the Ida Waldron Auditorium where the members of Hermandad...

Greek life grills, games

Dallas Desonie, Staff Writer April 22, 2026

The University of Central Arkansas Office of Student Life held its “Greeks, Grills ‘n Games” event at the Crafton Alumni Pavilion, Thursday, April 16.  The event was organized for all fraternity...

Students socialize at Housing and Residence Life's "The Finals Countdown" April 15. Students could choose from several games, interactive tables, temporary tattoos, mocktails and crafts.

Housing counts down to finals

Rose Jaramillo, Staff Writer April 22, 2026

UCA students set down their textbooks and laptops for mocktails and temporary tattoos at “The Finals Countdown” Wednesday, April 15. Housing and Residence Life hosted the event, designing it to...

ACS vice president and junior chemistry major Hailey Zornes demonstrates a green flame at the RSO's monthly meeting March 10. The flame's green color was due to a methanol solution applied to the sticks.

Club creates green flames

Thanh Huynh, Staff Writer March 18, 2026

American Chemical Society (ACS) held “Don’t Be Wicked, Use Green Chemistry” during its March monthly meeting from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 10. The meeting provided free food, mocktails, charcuterie...

LSA hosts pickleball tournament in rec center

Mary Lyle, News Editor March 18, 2026

The sound of pickleballs bouncing and Spanish music blaring could be found in the Thomas C. Courtway Student Recreation Center March 11 during the Latino Student Association’s (LSA) pickleball tournament. The...

Sabella crowned Spring King

Xavion McLennan, Staff Writer March 18, 2026

Students from fraternities and sororities across campus gathered March 10 for the annual Spring King competition, a fundraising event supporting Special Olympics Arkansas. Cayden Sabella was crowned...

Kimep University China Affairs Office founding director Ulan Nukan speaks to attendees at "Rise of the Organization of the Turkic States: Can Culture Lead to Economic Unity in Central Asia?" March 12. Nukan spoke about the connection between the Turkic states of Central Asia in his lecture.

Nukan talks economic unity

Mackenzie Hicks, Sports Editor March 18, 2026

On Thursday, March 12, the Center for Global Learning and Engagement hosted Ulan Nukan to give a lecture titled, “Rise of the Organization of the Turkic States: Can Culture Lead to Economic Unity in...

A student cheers on his teammates at Alpha Phi Alpha and Alpha Kappa Alpha's "Phamily Olympics" during the kickball game March 13. The event served as a way for members of these organizations to bond.

Chapters promote connection

Harper Phillips, Lifestyle Editor March 18, 2026

A kickoff to spring weather and on-campus unity began with an underhand pitch. A night full of high-energy competitions following a week that immersed participants in their environment and got them...

A group of students plays a string melody at NRHH's "An Evening in the Garden" March 13. The event was meant to honor Women's History Month.

NRHH honors women’s history

Kinley Hall, Entertainment Editor March 18, 2026

A night of elegance and glamour was held the night of March 13.  The National Residence Hall Honorary, or NRHH, came together to host a formal masquerade event called “An Evening in the Garden”...

Senior Nick Hazeslip poses with a trophy after winning Alpha Sigma Alpha and Sigma Phi Epsilon's hot dog eating competition Feb. 26. Hazeslip said he has a background in competitive eating.

Greek organizations host hot dog contest

Mackenzie Hicks, Sports Editor March 2, 2026

“In 25 minutes, whoever eats the most hot dogs is going to be the 2026 ASA SigEp hot dog eating competition champion,” Alpha Sigma Alpha President, Olivia Harris said. On Thursday, Feb. 26, Alpha...

Alpha Kappa Alpha members talk to passersby at their table for their Charter Day promotion event Feb. 24. The sorority celebrated their 52nd Charter Day at the event.

Sororities table for Charter Day

Ashley Clark, Staff Writer March 2, 2026

The University of Central Arkansas’ Gamma Eta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Incorporated and The Theta Mu Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha held tabling events at the Ronnie Williams Student Center Feb. 24 during...

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