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Local authors stood in the spotlight as they presented their books to the community at the first-ever Author’s Fest host...
04/22/2025

Local authors stood in the spotlight as they presented their books to the community at the first-ever Author’s Fest hosted by Beans Books at the Village at Pickles Gap on April 12.

Various booths for each author were set up all around the outside of the small shopping center, giving them the opportunity to interact with anyone who chose to drop by.

Photos: Emily Dison

Story: Emily Dison

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The UCA women’s soccer team belted one in the late stretch of a tie game to lift the Bears over Harding University 3-2. ...
04/20/2025

The UCA women’s soccer team belted one in the late stretch of a tie game to lift the Bears over Harding University 3-2. 

The home win was a back-and-forth contest, with Harding scoring early before UCA scored twice to take a late lead April 9. 

The Bears controlled offensive possession and were able to string together several passing sequences and scoring opportunities. 

Photos: Grahl Pruitt

Story: Grahl Pruitt

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Issue 23 is out all over campus!!💜 Make sure to grab a copy! 🐻🗞️
04/16/2025

Issue 23 is out all over campus!!💜 Make sure to grab a copy! 🐻🗞️

Rain couldn’t dampen the spirit as Relay For Life returned to UCA’s HPER Center on April 5, drawing an indoor crowd to r...
04/15/2025

Rain couldn’t dampen the spirit as Relay For Life returned to UCA’s HPER Center on April 5, drawing an indoor crowd to raise funds against cancer. 

Students, faculty, cancer survivors and caretakers turned out in great numbers to support the cause despite the stormy weather.

The UCA HPER hosted its annual Relay For Life fundraiser, featuring carnival games, local vendors, a farmers market and honor ceremonies.

Attendees enjoyed activities such as corn hole and a bounce house while learning about cancer awareness and the importance of community involvement.

Photos: Vivian Phillips

Story: Vivian Phillips

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UCA sophomore, Eli Gomez, is the owner of Eli Gomez Astrology and shared different aspects of his business and what goes...
04/13/2025

UCA sophomore, Eli Gomez, is the owner of Eli Gomez Astrology and shared different aspects of his business and what goes into the process.

“My goal is to essentially bring awareness to how people can use astrology to help them — I’ve only been an astrologer for three years, and studying under a one-on-one mentorship has really helped me,” Gomez said. 

Gomez has an online platform where you can book readings and get a better understanding of the academic side of astrology. 

Photos: Dylan Hardin

Story: Dylan Hardin

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Issue 22 is out all over campus!! 🗞️ Make sure to grab yourself a copy!! 🐻💜
04/09/2025

Issue 22 is out all over campus!! 🗞️ Make sure to grab yourself a copy!! 🐻💜

We’re hiring! Scan the QR code to apply to be on staff next semester!
04/09/2025

We’re hiring! Scan the QR code to apply to be on staff next semester!

Elizabeth Seymour, a Memphis native, didn’t always know she was destined for a career in journalism, yet her college jou...
04/08/2025

Elizabeth Seymour, a Memphis native, didn’t always know she was destined for a career in journalism, yet her college journey led her to discover her true passion. 

A junior at UCA, Seymour originally set her sights on physical therapy; however, after realizing that science wasn’t her calling, she pivoted toward communication and journalism — two fields that align with her love for storytelling and sports. 

Seymour found her calling at UCA after one tour of the campus and immediately fell in love with the Conwegian culture. 

Photos: Mary LeSieur

Story: Mary LeSieur

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Local artist Kristijan Mitrovic brought the community together through his vibrant flower art in his first-ever art exhi...
04/07/2025

Local artist Kristijan Mitrovic brought the community together through his vibrant flower art in his first-ever art exhibition at The Studio Downtown, Blossoming Memories.

He said the “exhibit is actually called Blossoming Memories since I’m using the flower petal art and using the scrapbook paper, so it’s full of memories.”

“It is like a new, fresh start in spring, where everything is waiting. And just like flowers, they start blossoming the memories of the scrapbooks,” he said. 

Photos: Emily Dison

Story: Emily Dison

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The UCA men’s and women’s track & field teams dominated the Richard Martin Invitational at the Bill Stephens Track/Socce...
04/04/2025

The UCA men’s and women’s track & field teams dominated the Richard Martin Invitational at the Bill Stephens Track/Soccer Complex March 21-22. 

The Bears won 15 out of 16 men’s events and 12 out of 16 women’s events against Hendrix College, the University of the Ozarks, Harding University, Central Baptist College and several club teams from all across Arkansas.

The UCA women broke two program records: one coming from sophomore thrower Joia Perry in the hammer throw with a distance of 61.05 meters and the other from junior distance runner Madeleine Hill in the one-mile race with a time of 5:01.91.

Photos: Meredith Lipsey

Story: Meredith Lipsey and Torrie Herrington

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Issue 21 is out all over campus!! 🐻Make sure to grab your copy! 🗞️💜
04/03/2025

Issue 21 is out all over campus!! 🐻Make sure to grab your copy! 🗞️💜

A new game from the developers of “Crypt of the NecroDancer” turns classic rhythm games into chaotic, monster-slaying ba...
03/28/2025

A new game from the developers of “Crypt of the NecroDancer” turns classic rhythm games into chaotic, monster-slaying battles.

“Rift of the NecroDancer,” the latest endeavor from Brace Yourself Games, features more traditional rhythm gameplay, the notes visualized on a ‘road’ of sorts. 

However, this style is innovated on by the fact that these notes take the form of dozens of different monsters, each with their own behaviors and quirks.

Photos: Joel Mansur

Story: Joel Mansur

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The UCA women’s soccer team dominated the Toronto Blizzards with a 13-0 victory, burying its opponents under a frosty sc...
03/27/2025

The UCA women’s soccer team dominated the Toronto Blizzards with a 13-0 victory, burying its opponents under a frosty scoreline. 

Sophomore midfielder Megan Moudy set the tone early, netting the first goal just three minutes and 35 seconds into the match.
The game, held Thursday, March 13, at 7 p.m., was part of UCA’s spring training schedule to sharpen the team’s skills and build momentum for the upcoming fall season. 

Photos: Vivian Phillips

Story: Vivian Phillips

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The Lavender Library, a free and inclusive library for UCA students, reopened on March 13, showcasing its new location i...
03/25/2025

The Lavender Library, a free and inclusive library for UCA students, reopened on March 13, showcasing its new location in Old Main Room 203.

Established in 2021, the library began as a collaborative project between UCA’s gender studies program, housing and residence life, living-learning communities and more.

Taine Duncan, director of the gender studies program, said the Lavender Library “exists through a variety of partnerships, but Living and Learning Communities actually maintains this space and helps to get all of the things.”

Photos: Kas Armstrong

Story: Kas Armstrong

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According to Oxford Languages, a sport is defined as, “an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an ind...
03/24/2025

According to Oxford Languages, a sport is defined as, “an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment,” yet many would disagree on such a topic when dance is thrown in the mix.

While dance does not have the typical team dynamic, setup or equipment like other traditional sports, it still involves rigorous workouts, dedication and an overall dance-centered lifestyle.

Story: Liv Ellis

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Former journalist Jason Pederson dove into his time on Channel 7, sharing anecdotes with students about what it was like...
03/23/2025

Former journalist Jason Pederson dove into his time on Channel 7, sharing anecdotes with students about what it was like to expose scammers on the segment “7 on Your Side.” 

Rob Moritz, a journalism professor and adviser for the UCA Society of Professional Journalists, introduced Pederson as a reporter who worked for Channel 7 for over two decades. 

Photos: Torrie Herrington

Story: Torrie Herrington

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In order to support cancer research and those affected by cancer, students and faculty were given the opportunity to buy...
03/23/2025

In order to support cancer research and those affected by cancer, students and faculty were given the opportunity to buy flags and keychains for the cause.

Hosted by Relay for Life on March 12-14, students were invited to buy small purple flags to write the names of people in their lives who were impacted by cancer or small keychains with colors that correlate to different types of cancer. 

Photos: Mary Lyle

Story: Mary Lyle

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Issue 20 is out all over campus! 🐻 Make sure to grab a copy!! 💜🗞️
03/19/2025

Issue 20 is out all over campus! 🐻 Make sure to grab a copy!! 💜🗞️

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