Helen Strickland/ Photo by Claire Davis Members of TNT men’s social club shaved their heads in memory of the late...
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Helen Strickland/ Photo by Claire Davis Members of TNT men’s social club shaved their heads in memory of the late Avery Martin, a senior who died in October. Martin had…
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Faculty member of the Foreign Language Department is also a member of the Fulbright National Screening Committee
Harding University houses students, faculty and staff who are involved in many activities outside of Harding. Robert McCready is a French professor in the Foreign Language Department, and has been…
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Evelyn Filleman A college student’s path is not always conventional, and each person will follow a different career trajectory as they move forward in their professional lives. This is especially…
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Helen Strickland Britney Finley and Cindi Ingram, both Harding faculty members, are in the process of creating a home for at-risk young women aged 18-24. The home, called Rachel’s House,…
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Jacob Branson Harding University will host Dec. 5 Emmet Cahill and the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra as part of the Arts and Life Performance Series. The director of this program and…
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Gearing up for the spring season, the Harding men’s volleyball team has been busy this semester by playing games and participating in tournaments. As a spring sport, they compete in…
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Cerra Cathryn Anderson Harding University is home to a variety of students from a plethora of hometowns. Some students have called Searcy home since birth, but others travel dozens of…
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Maggie Samples A vintage clothing store downtown is holding a vendor fair, showcasing small business and artists in the area Nov. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. The fair will…
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Photo by Edgar Cardiel On Tuesday, Nov. 5, a number of Harding students participated in an election. Yarnell’s Ice Cream completed two flavor profiles for their upcoming Harding University flavor,…
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Amanda Toye/ Photo by Abigail Callicoat The music scene in Searcy has been diverse for many years. From heavy metal to country, Searcy has housed several bands and individual musicians…
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Nic Fraraccio/ Photo by Jeff Montgomery Led by chairman Charles Ganus, the Harding Board of Trustees recently welcomed three new members: David Bell, Erin Brogdon and Brant Bryan. With the…
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Andrew Reneau Harding’s Students for Life branch held a panel discussion Oct. 28, discussing topics such as domestic violence, abortion and ways students can actively help in their community. Club…
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The Honors College took a group of students to the National Collegiate Honors Council Conference in Kansas City from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3. The purpose of the trip was…
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Photo by Josey Myers Mark Prior began at Harding University working in video services 25 years ago. Currently, Prior is involved in University work such as producing sports media, live-streamed…
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Aidan Efaw Harding’s cross country teams traveled Oct. 26 to Ada, Oklahoma with high hopes for the Great American Conference (GAC) Championship meet. They returned to Searcy with a historic…
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The Chamber Singers performed Tuesday, Oct. 29. The Chamber is mostly composed of music majors. The director, Dr. Kyle Pullen, has directed the Chamber of Singers for almost two years. …
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Harding’s Campus Players hosted Oct. 24 their first Murder Mystery Party. Participants were randomly chosen to be murderers and innocents. Innocents were required to either convict all murderers, or remain…
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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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Evelyn 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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Wesley 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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Since 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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Weezer 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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Did 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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College 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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Several 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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Harding 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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A 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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This 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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The 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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