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Track team posts 13 firsts, four school records

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

The men and women’s track team took full advantage of running at home, taking 13 first place finishes on Saturday at the UCA Open at the Bill Stephens Track Complex. [...]

‘Parenthood’ ratings in trouble

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

ur help. NBC’s “Parenthood” wrapped up its third season Feb. 28 this year, and is in danger of getting the ax. The one-hour drama is one of the greats on [...]

Football concludes spring with purple, gray game

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

The Bears closed spring practice Friday night with the Purple/Gray game at Estes Stadium. The Bears offense scored six touchdowns on the night. Junior quarterback Wynrick Smothers led the first [...]

Baseball team takes three-game series against Nicholls State Colonels, move to fifth in conference

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

The Bears completed a three-game sweep of the Nicholls State Colonels on Sunday with 5-0 shutout in the series finale at Bear Stadium. Senior Ryan Angus pitched a complete game [...]

Study abroad classes gear up for trip to Rwanda

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

Assistant chair of the UCA biology department, Leah Horton, said the idea for a study abroad trip to Rwanda came from sophomore Aloys Nsereko. Nsereko, a Rwandan native, is at [...]

Masters Tournament still king; big name winner not needed

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

Once again, golf found out why it is at its best during Masters week in Augusta, Ga. The winner wasn’t one that most fans hoped for, but it was one [...]

Sugar Bears season ends with 72-51 loss to Cowgirls

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012

The Sugar Bears’ season ended March 16 with a 72-51 loss to the Oklahoma State Cowgirls in the first round of the Women’s National Invitational Tournament. After trailing by two [...]

Sugar Bears reach Women’s National Invitational Tournament

Wednesday, March 14th, 2012

The Sugar Bears are preparing for the Women’s National Invitational Tournament that begins this week, after the conclusion of the Southland Conference Tournament last week. The Sugar Bears will be [...]

Professor speaks about value of networking

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

UCA professor Adriian Gardner spoke at a Society of Professional Journalism meeting Thursday, April 19 in Stanley Russ Hall, telling a room of aspiring journalists the importance of networking today, [...]

Another semester completed, spring sports teams stand out

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

As another semester comes to a close, my first one as sports editor, I’m reminded of the good times, many of which have come for the various sports teams at [...]

Big weekend for Bears’ baseball, softball teams; back in contention

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

In a pivotal weekend for the Bears’ baseball and softball teams, neither disappointed as both were able to sweep their series, and get back on the right track as the [...]

Richie teams up with country musicians for concert

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

The CBS special “Lionel and Friends” brought together the best of Lionel Richie and the best of country music in a celebration of Richie’s music from over the years. Richie, [...]

Petrino’s mistake jeopardizes more than his career

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

It was one simple detail. One simple detail that has sent the entire football program at the University of Arkansas into frenzy. At first, coach Bobby Petrino’s one vehicle motorcycle [...]

Many important sports events this week, fans should take advantage of great variety

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

This is a week sports fans dream about. The endless amount of marquee sporting events leave almost every type of fan satisfied. The week started with the Men’s Division I [...]

Sugar Bears add to legacy with another successful year

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012

S uccess is becoming a constant for coach Matt Daniel and the Sugar Bears’ basketball program. The team’s 24-7 record this season, along with the regular season Southland Conference title, [...]

Peyton Manning’s release from Colts, beyond stupid

Wednesday, March 14th, 2012

Peyton Manning being released from the Indianapolis Colts was a statement I never thought I would hear, but on March 7 at a press conference in Indianapolis, Colts owner Jim [...]