Campus Announces Homecoming Court

Courtesy of Media Services     MONTICELLO — Twelve women have been selected to the 2013 homecoming court at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, according to Guy Joubert, director of student programs and activities.    The homecoming queen, who will be selected by an online vote of the student body, will be announced during pregame … Continue reading

Homecoming Court Announced

Coutesy of Guy Joubert Congratulations to the 2013 Homecoming Court: Lei Brist Makayla Burris Kathleen Couch Julie Crain Tessa Cucurullo Morgyn Ellis Beth Johnson Allison Marshall Kiara Newhouse Bailey Simpson Ka’Lisa Stanfield Candace Virgadamo   Campaigning will begin immediately. Online voting will open Monday, Oct. 14 at noon and end Thursday, Oct. 24 at 4 … Continue reading

Student Government Association Run-Off Election

   Student Government Association will hold Presidential run-off elections between Lei Brist and Jessica Noble. Polls re-open at noon on Monday, April 29 and close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30.

Election Nominees Give Voters A Closer Glimpse

By Kelly Reed Staff Writer MONTICELLO – The University of Arkansas at Monticello will hold Student Government Association elections the week of April 22.    The candidates for student government president are Lei Brist, Dylan Miles and Jessica Noble.    Junior Lei Brist majors in communications and minors in criminal justice. Brist participates on several on-campus activities … Continue reading

Debate Team Wins Honors At National Tournaments

Courtesy of Media Services MONTICELLO — The debate and forensics team at the University of Arkansas at Monticello won numerous team and individual awards at two recent national debate tournaments ­– the Pi Kappa Delta National Tournament hosted by Webster University of St. Louis March 13-17 and the International Public Debate Association National Tournament hosted … Continue reading

SGA Discusses Weevil Perks, Fundraisers

By Kelly Reed Staff Writer MONTICELLO – The University of Arkansas-Monticello Student Government Association discussed Weevil Perks and upcoming events at its meeting Feb. 26.    SGA plans to launch Weevil Perks in fall 2013. Weevil Perks will provide students with a list of businesses that offer student discounts to UAM students. Weevil Perks will be … Continue reading

Alpha Sigma Tau Plans Lock-Up

Courtesy of Guy Joubert MONTICELLO – The ladies of Alpha Sigma Tau plan to lock-up some of the University of Arkansas-Monticello’s finest students and faculty Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the University Center Green Room.    Detainees include: Lei Brist and Samantha Montgomery Anastasia Duff Chancellor Jack Lassiter Guy Joubert Robert Leonard … Continue reading

UAM Debaters Bring Home Individual Awards From Mississippi College Tournament

Courtesy of Media Services MONTICELLO – Debate students from the University of Arkansas at Monticello brought home six individual awards from The Deep South Tournament hosted recently by Mississippi College in Clinton, Miss.    Zack Tucker, a graduate student from Marked Tree, was a semifinalist and third place individual speaker in the professional debate division. Also competing … Continue reading

Phi Lamb Begins Annual Toy Drive

By Lei Brist Staff Writer MONTICELLO – Phi Lambda Chi started their annual Toy Drive, which lasts until Dec. 16.    Phi Lambda Chi started their annual toy drive for Arkansas Baptist Children Homes. The presents can be collected at Missionary Baptist Student Fellowship, Baptist Collegiate Ministry and Wesley Hall on the Monticello campus. Pauline Baptist … Continue reading

The Voice Gives Thanks

I am thankful for the gift of a healthy life. My family, friends and material items are worthy to be thankful for, but not as much as a healthy life. God has created us to be individuals that praise him and cherish the miracle of life that he allows us to partake in. Not everyone gets the chance … Continue reading