Humans vs Zombies takes over the campus
Sky Barron, Reporter
April 2, 2019
The campus-wide game of tag “Humans vs. Zombies” hosted by the University Program Board, began April 1. It is still going on as of today, but the number of students who remain human is dwindling, while the number of zombies is growing. Alexis Osborne, nursing sophomore, said, “Hearing about it ...
Mardi Gras celebration held March 5
Taylor Henson, Reporter
March 6, 2019
The University Programming Board members hosted Fat Tuesday, a Mardi Gras celebration in Legacy Multipurpose Room on March 5, for about 40 people. The celebration included making bead wreaths, a photo booth, wine glass decorating, free food, and and a showing of the movie "Princess and the Frog." Kari Bell, mana...
UPB members host Singles Awareness Day event
Micah Wilson, Reporter
February 19, 2019
University Programming Board members hosted a free event on Friday, Feb. 15 — Singles Awareness Day, an opportunity for students to socialize. Who planned the event? Dallas Wabbington, English sophomore, and Desireè Harris, biology junior, have both been leaders of the UPB for one year. Togeth...
Cozy crafts and cinema didn’t go as planned
Allison Atherton, Reporter
November 24, 2018
The University Programming Board held a "cozy crafts and cinema" event on Nov. 15. Gracie Payne, math education junior, said, "I decided to come to the event because my co-worker told me about it. [The event] sounded fun and I wanted to come out and support her." The event was supposed to consis...
UPB craft brings holiday spirit to campus
Carli Woolsey, Reporter
November 17, 2018
To kick off the holiday season, members of the University Programming Board held an event to make snow globes that brought more than 60 students out of their rooms and into Clark Student Center Atrium. Angelica Symonette, UPB low-budget, no-budget co-chair, said, "The University Programming Board does a lot ...
About 600 attend stand-up comedian Chico Beans’ performance
Nathan Martinez, Reporter
October 23, 2018
The UPB Host performance by comedian Chico Bean from Wild 'N' Out TV show at Clark Student Center at 8 p.m. Oct. 23. Eduardo Castañeda, nursing freshman, said, “It was really good the man spoke about the truth of every day college with lessons and things we will experience at some point here at...
UPB hosts tag at the Quad
Nathan Martinez, Reporter
October 11, 2018
To get students involved on campus, University Programming Board members hosted tag day at the Quad 5 p.m. Oct. 8. Dallas Wabbington, English sophomore, said, "We put this together for fun and for people to reminisce with friends. Another reason is because it's National Touch Tag Day." Of th...
‘This is probably the best Finals Frenzy that we’ve had’
Brittni Vilandre, Reporter
May 8, 2018
With finals right around the corner, students' stress levels are beginning to rise as they search for an opportunity to get away from the constant all nighters and countless caffeine runs. The University Programming Board hosted the 30th Finals Frenzy to help students relieve stress before finals...
Finals Frenzy to relieve students of finals stress
Andrea Pedon, Reporter
May 1, 2018
Studying for finals means staying up late, not getting enough sleep and stressing about passing classes. To give students an opportunity rest from all stress that comes from finals and to have some fun, the University Programming Board is hosting a Finals Frenzy May 3 in the Jesse Rogers Promenade....
G. Yamazawa inspires audience with poetry
Brian Lang, Reporter
April 10, 2018
The room filled with laughter and applause as students absorbed the poetry and stories of National Poetry Slam Champion G. Yamazawa on April 10 in the Legacy Hall Multipurpose Room. UPB coordinated the event and about 30 students attended. George Masao “G” Yamazawa blended funny anec...
‘Tangerine,’ a tale from a transgender community
April 4, 2018
Filed under A&E, Entertainment Spotlight
Bursts of laughter and stomping of feet were contagious at the Legacy Hall’s Multipurpose Room on April 4, as the University Programming Board hosted the 2015 film “Tangerine” as part of activities for the Inclusion Now Festival 2018. “One of the issues we have on this campus is figuring out ...
Organizations team up to watch the big game
February 5, 2018
Residence Hall Association and University Programming Board members joined together to provide students with a Super Bowl party in the Legacy Multipurpose Room on Feb. 4. This has been the third year members of both organizations have provided the students a Super Bowl party. There were about 80 stud...
If the election for U.S. Senate were held today, for whom would you vote?
- Beto O'Rourke (52%, 22 Votes)
- Ted Cruz (48%, 20 Votes)
Total Voters: 42
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