The Arkansas State Student Activities Board (SAB) held homecoming week’s ending event, “Yell Like Hell.”

The event featured assorted events, including performances from A-State’s own students and a hired DJ as well as a skit competition, in order to raise school spirits for the then-upcoming Homecoming game. The following day, October 24th, the Arkansas State Red Wolves faced the Georgia State Panthers in the Homecoming game, and would ultimately win with a score of 38-32.

Director of Campus Traditions for SAB Deja Foster, a sophomore psychology major from North Little Rock, said SAB wanted “Yell Like Hell” to be a chance for everyone to come together and kick off the excitement for game day

“SAB’s hope was for students to come out, see the spirit squad, and get pumped up for tomorrow’s game while enjoying food and music with their friends, especially with organizations like SGA & University Housing participating in the Skit Competition,” Foster said.

Yell Like Hell kicked off with performances from the A-State band, color guard, dance and spirit squad, with the latter of which leading attendees in rousing Red Wolves spirit chants.

Following this was a few inspiring words delivered by Red Wolves’ head coach Butch Jones, which covered the team and their upcoming game. Afterwards, the activities of the night kicked off, with one DJ King Vick, a professional Arkansas DJ, stepping up and setting a lively, party-esque mood through music. Later into the night, a skit competition was held, which featured choreographed performances set to music. The results of this skit competition, as well as the banner competition, are listed as follows:

Best Banner: Equine Club

Skit Competition: University Housing & Student Government Association, Tie.

College of Liberal Arts & Communications Senator and Action Fund Commissioner Marlena Beard, who performed on behalf of the Student Government Association said she’s happy about the outcome.

“I was really nervous at first but working with my fellow senators for this was a fun process. I think both Student Government Association and Housing did an amazing job, so I’m happy both teams did their best and got recognition for their efforts,” Beard said.

On the other side of the tie, Sophia Redfeairn, a resident assistant in Kay’s Hall and performer for the University Housing’s team said that, in performing, her focus lied primarily on having fun with her group.

“It was so fun to dress up as a sunflower with my fellow RAs. And I did not expect us to win anything, I was just there for kicks and giggles. All we really wanted to do was something authentic, without the use of AI- so that’s what we did.”

Both parties expressed appreciation for the event but disappointment in the seemingly lackluster turnout.

Redfeairn said, despite the Student Activities Board’s hard work, and against her own hopes for the event, there definitely were not enough people there to fill it. Beard said she just wished more students knew about the location change.

This is not the first year Yell Like Hell has been held. In fact, it’s a long-running tradition that spans back at least a decade, showing the event has now become an iconic staple in Homecoming week. The event serves as a way to warm up those who may attend the Homecoming game the following day so they can bring that energy into the stands with them.

Foster knew she wanted to keep the yearly tradition going to celebrate school spirit.

“Continuing it each year keeps that tradition alive and gives new students the chance to be part of it. I wanted to make sure it was a great event that students could enjoy while building excitement for Homecoming and creating memories together,” Foster said.

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