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Angelica Symonette (right) helps students decorate their cupcakes Oct. 31. Symonette brought in candies such as M&Ms and sprinkes along with frosting for the UPB event. Photo by Latoya Fondren

Students decorate cupcakes to get into the Halloween spirit

latoya fondren November 1, 2017

Sprinkles, M&M's, chocolate crumbs, graham crackers, pink, lavender, white, orange and grey icing filled the table as students picked their favorite toppings and decorated their cupcakes. To get...

Broadway actor brings laughter to Legacy

Mia Heck October 27, 2017

Comedian and Broadway actor Kevin Yee brought laughter, smiles and a bit of satire to about 20 students in the Legacy Multipurpose Room on Oct. 26. Yee, who hails from Vancouver, Canada, travels across...

UPB to host comedian John Cassidy Oct. 20

Judelle Tyson October 19, 2017

Known for his originality and witty jokes, John Cassidy is a professional comedian, magician and balloon artist who holds several Guinness World Records for balloon sculpting speed. His records include...

Ricinda Parks-Turner, mass communication junior, on stage at the Lip Sync competition in the Akin Auditorium. 24 Oct. Photo by Bridget Reilly

’90s throwback lip sync will throw down Oct. 16

halie aldridge October 13, 2017

As part of homecoming week, several student organizations will battle it out at the annual lip sync event on Oct. 16 at 8 p.m. at D.L. Ligon Coliseum. According to Ruby Arriaga, student coordinator...

Dont be shy: get out there

Don’t be shy: get out there

Zoie Flores April 19, 2017

At the start of my freshman year of college, I didn't know what to expect. My parents left after they helped me move in. That's when the emotions kicked in. I was nervous. Scared. I didn't know anyone. I...

University Programming Board members Kenadi Campbell and Nikatha Conlay compete in Just Dance battle at Just Dance Dance Off March 30.

Students ‘Just Dance’ the night away at UPB event March 30

Cortney Wood April 4, 2017

Even before anyone reached the Legacy Multipurpose Room, the steady rhythm of a song pulsed through the entry way and invited dancers to join the University Programming Board event. Neon decorations...

Back arched, Selvian Peters shoots arrow while playing Archery Tag.

About 50 students play Archery Tag

Joanne Ortega March 21, 2017

With spring beginning and Texas’ warm temperatures coming back, University Programming Board members decided to bring students outdoors and keep them in the sun for a longer time than their walk...

About 50 students participated in the University Programming Board Nerdology, Feb. 3. Contributed photo by Ruby Arriaga used with permission

Nerdology tests students’ pop culture knowledge

Sarah Graves February 7, 2017

The students anxiously awaited explanation of the next category: "Lists of Fury." The object of the category was to name 10 different courses offered at the fictional school, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft...

UPB hosts bingo night

Alyssa Mitchell January 25, 2017

The University Programing Board held its semester bingo night Jan. 18. Students got the chance to relax and get free prizes.Ruby Arriaga, activities coordinator, said, “It was a good night, we had about...

Lindsey Odom, music education sophomore, making a smore while Savannah Luna, nursing junior, is passing out supplies on Jan.17. Photo by Emily Simmons.

Stampede Week offers s’mores, cocoa, and crafts

Emily Simmons January 20, 2017

Stampede Week offers different activities for students to take advantage of during the first week of each semester. These activities include free food, drinks, movies, and crafts for students throughout...

Psychology grad students Kietha Peters, Alyssa Morse, and Miriam Boateng enjoy their food at the International Potluck Monday night.

International Potluck brings countries together

Alyssa Mitchell November 16, 2016

There was the smell of meat and spice in the air. People sat around with their friends eating a variety of food from all around the world. The International Potluck brought people from all walks of life...

Students participate in the Jared Box Project

Kelsey Purcell November 10, 2016

For most, the holidays are a time of joy and celebration. Children run downstairs to find presents under a decorated tree, and a scent of cookies and peppermint in the air. But not all children are so...

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