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Written by Jackson Trahant Junior and Film major Emma Claire Smith will spend her spring break in Atlanta filming her project named “Tender was the Waltz”. Smith and twelve other…
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Written by Andrew Reneau Dr. Carl Williamson and Grant Fitzhugh, the College Church of Christ campus minister, hosted last weekend a retreat for their discipleship program at Camp Areopagus in…
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Written by Amanda Toye A group of students from the film department attended the Sundance Film Festival in Park City Utah Jan. 26-31. While at the festival, the students viewed…
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Written by Eli Dean/Photo by Edgar Cardiel Harding women’s tennis started their season off strong, splitting two matches against DI opponents. After falling to McNeese State University during their first…
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By Aja Griffin The Harding Assassins Instagram account started Jan. 18 their annual campus-wide live-action social role-playing game. The game started with 105 players and 36 remain. Harding Assassins selected…
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Written by Julia Jenkins On Jan. 30 Harding University hosted a number of youth ministers from across the country, along with about ten of Harding’s own students. This Youth Ministry…
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Written by Kenzie James / Photo by Abigail Callicoat Harding’s Department of Music opened its recital season this week with two piano recitals, from juniors Daniel Bennett and Andrew Richardson,…
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Written by Julia Jenkins Harding is known for its close-knit community. This is typically due to students finding creative ways to spend time together in a slower-paced town. One way…
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Written by Kelly Mahawanniarachchi Harding University’s women’s track team had a notable performance Friday, Jan. 17 at the Samford Invitational. Junior Cella Nguema finished fifth in the 60-meter hurdles with…
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Written by Amanda Toye As a Church of Christ-affiliated university, Harding can struggle when welcoming students from different denominations. Because Searcy is a hub for churches of various beliefs, from…
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Written by Adele Duncan Did you know a student saved someone’s life by performing the Heimlich maneuver at a local restaurant? This semester the Student Government Association (SGA) will continue…
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By Jiana Manglicmot Tacker’s has introduced salads to its menu, much to the excitement of students seeking healthier dining options. Many students had grown tired of the limited options of…
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Written by Andrew Reneau Lead singer for COIN Chase Lawrence announced Jan. 28 his decision to disband the rock band on their Instagram account. The band performed at Harding in…
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Written by Andrew Reneau Walking into WildFlour Bakery presents a mix of simplicity and funk. The walls? A combination of pearl white and dark purple. The lights? Diverse. The welcome…
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Written by Twila Reed The Harding School of Theology (HST) embarked on a new chapter this past fall as it began its first academic year on Harding University’s main campus.…
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Written by Helen Strickland Searcy First Methodist Church and nonprofit organization Mission Machine partnered this year to provide resources and shelter — the “Warming Center” — to people in need…
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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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Features
Faculty member of the Foreign Language Department is also a member of the Fulbright National Screening Committee
by Bison Staff December 2, 2024Harding 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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Local Musicians Roundup
by Bison Staff November 15, 2024Amanda 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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University welcomes three new members to Board of Trustees
by Bison Staff November 15, 2024Nic 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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Sports
Freshman Josphat Meli Becomes First Freshman to Win GAC Cross Country Championship
by Bison Staff November 8, 2024Aidan 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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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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