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Archive for October, 2011

Police Report: Oct. 24-26

The following information was taken from incident reports at UCAPD. Incident reports are filed daily by officers to document and describe each call they answer during their shifts. These reports are made available by university police after they are approved by a supervisor. That process takes a few days, which delays our report by a [...]

Bears Win Homecoming

The Bears offense got back in rhythm with 586 yards of total offense and the defense stepped up once again by creating eight turnovers as the Bears cruised to a 55-29 homecoming victory over the Southeastern Louisiana Lions in front of 10,543 fans at Estes Stadium. The Lions, who had 19 turnovers in their past four games and 22 in [...]

Police Report: Fall Break

The following information was taken from incident reports at UCAPD. Incident reports are filed daily by officers to document and describe each call they answer during their shifts. These reports are made available by university police after they are approved by a supervisor. That process takes a few days, which delays our report by a [...]

Trustees Approve Amphitheater

The Board of Trustees approved the location of the student ampitheater during a teleconference meeting this week. The Student Government Association (SGA) chose a site in front of the Student Center and adjacent to Ferguson Chapel last month. The board had to approve the site because it is providing $225,000 of the $300,000 it will cost to build the [...]

Greeks Go Stepping

The annual homecoming Greek step show is at 7 p.m. today in Ida Waldron Auditorium in Main Hall. The step show is put on by Students for the Propagation of Black Culture (SPBC) and the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC). Over the last couple of weeks, the students have been selling tickets for $10. It will cost [...]

Profzilla Hits Bear’s Den

It’s that time of year again. Tonight is the annual fundraising bash for the Toad Suck Review, formerly known as The Exquisite Corpse, at Bear’s Den Pizza on Farris Road. It’s called Profzilla and features four bands, all with members who are faculty or students. There also will be a costume contest and “hazardous dancing [...]

OIP Provides Hay Ride

Have you ever been on a hay ride? If you said no, then tonight is your chance to climb into the back of an open truck or wagon lined with hay and journey over to Guy for a memorable experience. The Office of International Programs is organizing the old-fashioned hay ride and it is free for everyone. [...]

Police Report: Oct. 15-19

The following information was taken from incident reports at UCAPD. Incident reports are filed daily by officers to document and describe each call they answer during their shifts. These reports are made available by university police after they are approved by a supervisor. That process takes a few days, which delays our report by a [...]

1960s Pop Bands on Campus

The 1960s pop bands Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone and The Lettermen will perform at 7:30 p.m. today at Reynolds Performance Hall as part of the UCA Public Appearances’ Nostalgia Series. Herman’s Hermits was formed in Manchester, England, in 1963 and led by singer Peter Noone. The band was part of the British rock music invasion of [...]

Homecoming Court Selected

After all the cheering and speeches at the pep rally Tuesday night, the homecoming court was announced. The following eight girls were selected from the 34 that had been nominated. Aeiress Duhart – Omega Psi Phi Abbey Eckart – Sigma Tau Gamma Beth Campbell – Sigma Kappa Ashley Fleener – Alpha Sigma Alpha Morgan Linn – Alpha [...]