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Aidan Efaw Over the past several years, two casual sports have taken the United States by storm, growing in popularity among college students. Disc golf, played with small, Frisbee-like discs…
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By Andrew Reneau/ Photo by Abigail Callicoat The Harding University volleyball team ended their game against Oklahoma Baptist University Oct. 25 with a 3-2 victory, bringing their season record to…
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Junior Jackson Pschierer came up with the idea to host Harding’s version of the television show “Survivor” —including students as the cast with a $100 prize. Pschierer grew up watching…
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By Wesley Hall The Waldron Center put on the annual Bison Shark Tank competition Oct. 24 with a grand prize of $10,000. Hosted by visiting entrepreneur J.C. Hite, and sponsored…
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Evelyn Filleman Every school year, Campus Life organizes activities, contests and more for I Heart HU Week. These events take place during the week leading up to Homecoming, encouraging students…
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Hurricanes have recently passed through the U.S., leaving significant damage in the Carolinas, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida.. Harding is helping those affected by collecting donated supplies. An 18-wheeler parked behind…
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Oscar Aldana Several media outlets are preparing to cover the upcoming election period. Harding’s streaming service, the HU16 Live at Five Show, is getting ready to broadcast the election. Sophomore…
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College Church of Christ enjoyed its 90th anniversary on Sunday Oct. 27, celebrating almost as many generations as Harding University. Harding was founded in Morrilton, Arkansas in 1924, and the…
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Eli Dean/ Photo by Edgar Cardiel “Teach us to be humble in victory and gracious in defeat.” Those words were said during the opening prayer that kicked off one of…
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Nic Fraraccio/ Photo by Abigail Callicoat Following a stretch of one win in seven games, the Harding women’s soccer team has caught fire during the Great American Conference (GAC) regular…
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Lorelai Curtis As we all know, it’s an election year, and we’ve seen celebrities endorsing candidates through social media posts and YouTube ads. This is the first or second time…
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Several years ago, I was talking with someone who made an odd confession. He said he wasn’t sure that he was looking forward to Heaven. Since I don’t hear that…
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Once a semester, Lori Sloan, assistant professor of communication, and Ellis Sloan, assistant professor of business, host an etiquette dinner for groups of students to prepare them for business dinners.…
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Amanda Toye and Cerra-Cathryn Anderson/ Photo by Abigail Callicoat The Christian community in Searcy, Arkansas, is thriving and growing on old roots of foundational community churches. Harding University serves as…
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Features
History and Poli-Sci Department takes students to Van Gogh exhibit
by Bison Staff October 25, 2024Evelyn Filleman/ Photo by Abigail Callicoat The History and Political Science Department sponsored students and faculty to visit the Van Gogh Exhibition: Immersive Experience Oct. 18. The exhibit, temporarily located…
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Andrew Reneau/ Photo by Edgar Cardiel This weekend the Theatre Department at Harding University will present “Tuck Everlasting,” a play about a child who stumbles upon an immortal family living…
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Wesley Hall/ Photo by Josie Myers Relay for Life has been a staple for the Harding community in recent years. The event features an all-night fundraiser put on by the…
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Following its centennial year, Harding students, faculty and staff continue to follow the ideals, life and legacy of J.N. Armstrong, the University’s first president. As Arkansas Christian College and Harper…
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Addie Echols Meet the Firms happens once a year, the first Thursday after Labor Day; business students may meet future employers and hand out their resumes.Through Meet the Firms many…
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I do not have Instagram. I do not have Snapchat. I do not have TikTok. I do not have BeReal. My friend Randi and I deleted our Instagram accounts last…
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Evelyn Filleman As the Harding softball team is gearing up for another season, some of the members attribute their success to the community found in the team. “What drew me…
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Cerra Cathryn Anderson Bald Knob, a neighboring town to Searcy, has developed a bookmobile through its public school systems to service children and families in the district. The bus stops…
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Last year, seniors Emma Curry and Macy Ham, former and current presidents of women’s social club Tri Sigma Delta, were searching for a mascot to represent the club during club…
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Amelia Slater I know math has hurt you. She has brought us all to tears at the kitchen table late on a school night trying to figure out how to…
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Stress Relief By Nic Fraraccio I want to begin by offering my thoughts and prayers to Austin Corn, one of my best friends I mentioned in my previous column. Keep…
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Meeting Darth Vader It was 2009. I was in London with the HUE program, enjoying one of the greatest semesters of my career. As a teacher of British Lit, I…
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Oscar Aldana Volleyball games are approaching, and the Harding volleyball team is getting ready to start out on the right foot. There are high expectations from the players and coach.…
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Andrew Reneau Comic-Con 2024 was held from Sept. 6-8 at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. The three-day event attracted a cohort of attendees dressed as their favorite…
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Harding University has always been focused on more than just academic achievement. In 1975, the University’s purpose was, “to acquaint students with the cultural heritage of man so that they…
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Addie Echols Picture this: the year is 1974. Harding College has around 2,300 students enrolled. Tuition was $37.50 per hour. The Benson Auditorium had yet to be built. Two chapel…
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“Front Lawn Fridays: Pausing for Prayer”
by Guest September 13, 2024Wesley Hall All students have been stressed out by their schoolwork at one point or another in their lifetime. From trying to meet a deadline for a project to cramming…
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Evelyn Filleman Over the summer, many renovations were done to prepare Harding’s campus for the current school year. These updates often include aesthetic changes and some larger projects in the…
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People’s House
by Bison Staff August 30, 2024Since Dr. Mike and Lisa Williams stepped into their roles as President and First Lady at Harding University, they have been making changes to provide a welcoming environment, both on…
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As the fall season approaches, the Harding soccer teams are searching for redemption at the Stephens Soccer Complex. Last season, the men and women fell short of qualifying for the…
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Battle of the Bands
by Bison Staff August 30, 2024Weezer released their debut album, simply titled Weezer, in 1994. Met with immediate acclaim from critics and listeners, largely in part to the band’s massively successful music video produced for…
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State of the SGA
by Bison Staff August 30, 2024Did you know that the Harding steel bridge team went to nationals this summer? Or that our Baja team competes against schools sponsored by big brands like Ford, and we…
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Remembering Leah Burks (1943-2024) It was just one first lady talking with another. When Barbara Bush spoke at Harding in 2002, she had a lot to be proud of. Her…
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100 Years of The Bison
by April Fatula August 30, 2024College journalists have recently found themselves at the center of the stories they are covering. State officials in Florida are calling for an investigation into former University of Florida President…
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New Asian Restaurants in Searcy
by Bison Staff August 30, 2024Several new restaurants opened their doors this summer and offered Searcy a fresh taste of Asian cuisine. Pho Ever and More, owned by Rudy and Hendra Wijaya, opened in June…
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Local Bible Study Takes Trip to Greece
by Bison Staff August 30, 2024Harding professor, Jill Davis, leads a bible study for college girls every week. This past spring she presented the idea of going to Greece as a group. Davis planned out…
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Paint the Beauty
by Bison Staff August 30, 2024A few years ago, at the suggestion of my parents, I listened to Christianity Today’s “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill,” a podcast series detailing the flourishing, abuse and…
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Harding Football Hires New Wide Receivers Coach
by Bison Staff August 30, 2024This year, the Harding football team welcomes its newest assistant coach, Ryan Derrick. Joining the faculty as the wide receivers coach, Derrick is no stranger to Harding university. As a…
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Bakery Sells Pastries in Unique Way
by Bison Staff August 30, 2024The Searcy area has much to offer its residents; from local stores to outdoor facilities, the town certainly holds its charm within the community. Locals enjoy building relationships, and most…
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On the first day of classes, a group of roughly 150 students came together to run a 5K race to the local Little Red River. Upon arrival, the group swam…
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Written by Eli Dean // Photo by Macy Cox Harding University football will continue its season Saturday after defeating Grand Valley State (GSVU) 7-6 on Dec. 2. They will host…
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Written by Abbey Williams // Graphic by Ben Evans Harding University’s communication sciences and disorders department will provide the second annual free sensory-sensitive photo sessions with Santa this winter. Taylor…
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Written by Elliott Coombes Emmet Cahill, lead singer of Irish singing group Celtic Thunder, and his accompanying pianist Seamus Brett performed a concert called “An Irish Christmas” concert Dec. 2…
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Written by Maggie Samples // Photo provided by Ethan Conn The spring 2023 HU16 staff won a Student Emmy from the Mid-America Foundation for their coverage of the fall 2022…
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Written by Tiane Davis // Graphic by Makayla McDonald The nationally acclaimed Credo Design Architects team was on campus last month to evaluate University facilities and property. A steering committee…
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Written by Emma Field // Graphic by Makayla McDonald A few students were recently matched for stem cell and bone marrow donation through a group called DKMS. Last fall, DKMS…
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Written by Helen Strickland // Photo by Morgan Pickering Harding has begun to implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for Pipeline, Harding’s information system. MFA is a security measure meant to provide…
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Graphic by Ben Evans Written by Nic Fraraccio The Harding men’s and women’s soccer teams have started their conference schedules for the 2023 season. After failing to qualify for the…
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Written by Abbey Williams // Graphic by Makayla McDonald Students, faculty and visitors enjoyed Robert Frost’s poetry during a poetry walk Sept. 25. The walk was the second event of…
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Written by Lauren Simmons // Photo by Morgan Pickering Harding students and faculty celebrated the grand opening of the Center for Translation last week. Tom Norton served as guest speaker…
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News
Freshman bike owners use extra precaution after night-time arrests outside Armstrong
by Guest October 5, 2023Written by Eli Dean Security cameras outside of Armstrong Hall caught two people attempting to steal two bikes in the early hours of Sept. 25. Assistant Director of Public Safety…
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Written by Eli Dean // Photo by Morgan Pickering The Harding football team started the season strong and continues to rise in the Division II rankings. After a 27-16 victory…
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Written by Emma Fields // Photo provided by Kennedy Hix Current Harding students are not only building houses but a future together. Junior Kennedy Hix and graduate student Jonathan Wall, who…
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Written by Camille White // Photo by Macy Cox This past summer, two Harding students published their first books. Senior Kayln Epperson wrote a children’s book, “Hello Hospital,” and graduate…
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Written by Caleb Chunn and Tiane Davis // Graphic by Ben Evans The Waldron Center hosted the Bison Idea Pitch Competition here on campus in the Mabee Business Building where…
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Written by Helen Strickland // Graphic by Makayla McDonald In August, Harding University announced that Harding School of Theology (HST) will move from Memphis, Tennessee, to Harding’s main campus in…
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Written by Lauren Simmons // Graphic by Ben Evans Students voiced frustrations after their vehicles were broken into and the owners were not contacted by Public Safety or the Searcy…
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Written by Maggie Samples and Tiane Davis // Photo illustration by Macy Cox, Ben Evans // Photos provided by Shawn Daggett Harding will host the Global Missions Experience (GME) Sept.…
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Written by Emma McDaris // Photo by Jeff Montgomery The music department began the 2023-24 academic year with a new faculty member, Dr. Kyle Pullen. Pullen works as both a…
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Written by Camille White As part of the Centennial celebrations, the Department of History and Political Science has put together a year-long series called the 1924 Experience which will explore…
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Written by Tiane Davis and Sam Robinson // Photo by Cooper Turman Last weekend, men’s social club Knights held a charity concert featuring musicians Nordista Freeze and Greedi at Citizen…
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Written by Nic Fraraccio // Graphic by Makayla McDonald Harding’s Interdisciplinary Committee introduced a new minor this semester that will teach students how to intervene and provide help for developing…
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Written by Tiane Davis // Graphic by Ben Evans Searcy Beats and Eats partnered with the Arts and Life Performance Series to organize an event called “Bluegrass, BBQ, and Baristas”…
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Written by Emma Weber // Photo by Macy Cox Starting in 1935, White County has been providing fun for all ages in a yearly fair, according to the White County…
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Written by Abbey Williams // Photo by Macy Cox The new pickleball courts in Berryhill Park are open and have become a new and exciting part of the Searcy community. …
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Written by Macy Cox Throughout my Harding experience, every time I drive around the Swaid building or the Reynolds building parking lots, I and many other students persistently check for…
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Bison athletics hosts Code Black hype rally
by Guest September 14, 2023Written by Emma Field // Photo by Macy Cox The Code Black hype rally on Sept. 6 was the first pep rally at Harding University to incorporate athletes from a…
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Written by Clara Kernodle London, like much of Europe, is an unchristian city full of churches. Heavy stone columns, marble statues and monuments and elaborate mosaics hide one sad fact:…
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Written by Michael Claxton The hero is out riding his bike. Suddenly, he smells smoke. Oh, no! The pet store is on fire! Flames leap out the front door as…
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Written by Nic Fraraccio // Photo by Macy Cox Senior pitcher Abby Burch received her second career statistical champion award last Monday after recording 19 saves during the 2023 softball…
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Written by Emma Weber The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup wrapped up Aug. 20. The United States team lost in a shootout against Sweden, with senior player Megan Rapino missing…
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Written by Nic Fraraccio As an avid sports fan, I do not like it when people ask me, “Why do you watch sports so much?” I think the answer to…
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Written by Maura West My cat, Piper, is unequivocally the best feline companion one could ever hope for. While it may seem like a cliché to assert that one’s pet…
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Written by Tiane Davis President Mike Williams announced in a press release to all Harding employees last week that Harding’s freshman class enrollment had increased from last year. With a…
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Written by Eli Dean // Photo by Macy Cox Harding University celebrated Founders Day, part of the many Centennial celebrations, Sept. 7. The day commemorates the 99th anniversary of the…
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Written by Maggie Samples // Photo by Caleb Chunn Harding joined the 9/11 Foundation to host a memorial event Sept. 12. This event involved partnering with The Pack Shack to…
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