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Newspaper inspires passion for journalism in student

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

When I started working on the Echo staff, I had no idea how much this newspaper would influence my life. I had recently changed my major to journalism in my [...]

SGA representatives must show principles

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

Last week it was revealed that SGA representatives who were also members of the fraternity Sigma Phi Epsilon voted in favor of funding an event for the fraternity during SGA’s [...]

RSO’s good way to get involved on campus

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

If there’s one word I’m tired of hearing, it’s “no.” “No” is such an easy two-letter word for students to say and that’s incredibly frustrating. Students who say “no” exclude [...]

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 [...]

SOAR helps freshmen adjust to campus life

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

When freshmen come to UCA for the first time, many feel out of place and lonely because they don’t know anyone on campus. UCA has a solution to this, but [...]

HPER fee worth benefits of healthier college lifestyle

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012

For the Spring 2012 semester, students pay $7.50 per credit hour, or $112.50 for 15 credit hours, for the use of the HPER Fitness Center. Many students that do not [...]

Increases for room and board modest

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012

During its April 2 meeting, the UCA Board of Trustees will discuss a proposed increase in room and board costs. The increase will account for inflation and increasing costs, but [...]

Students should learn tips for safe vacation

Wednesday, March 14th, 2012

Spring Break is next week and many students will go on vacation to a beach or resort town to party and have fun. Before you go and party yourself into [...]

Graduating senior prepared for future career path

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

All good things come to an end and so do my college years. With graduation only a couple of weeks away, I am beyond ecstatic and ready. Although I’ve had [...]

SFAC hearings show SGA wants to be open

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

Last week, the Student Fee Advisory Committee, or SFAC, reviewed nearly all fees students pay. This shows a committment by SGA to increase transparency at UCA. SFAC was created as [...]

Friends important part of campus life for student

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

Song lyrics from the Trace Adkins song “You’re Gonna Miss This” have been repeating over and over in my head lately. “You’re gonna miss this, you’re gonna want this back. [...]

Amphitheater project becoming overpriced

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

When SGA first announced the Student Center courtyard amphitheater project over a year ago, it sounded like a great idea to spend excess money in the SGA account. However, the [...]

Social media detrimental to college students

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

Transport yourself back to the early 90’s when computers were a fairly new item and the Internet, a new phenomenon. More than 10 years later, social networking sites have invaded [...]

Balance of fun, studying important for new students

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012

College life. It can be a big adjustment for many students and a walk in the park for others. For those who have to adjust, it can become stressful, especially [...]

Time management important for college students

Wednesday, March 14th, 2012

Time is of the essence. Spend your time wisely. Plan ahead. All of these are cliché sayings, but they ring true, especially as a college student. From the last three [...]

Social Activists positive influence for Americans

Wednesday, March 14th, 2012

As Americans, we tend to take a convenient approach to social causes. We often feel that buying a bottled water that pledges to donate money to help children or purchasing [...]