Written by Eli Dean // Photo by Eli Dean Harding welcomed poet Brad Leithauser to recite some poems from his new book “Rhyme’s Rooms: The Architecture of Poetry” on Nov.…

Written by Maggie Samples // Photo provided by Jacob Osborn “Murder in the Dark,” a film created by mostly Harding students and Searcy locals, premiered last month. The production showed…

Written by Ava Bramlett // Graphic by Makayla McDonald Campus Life will host its first concert of the school year as part of the Homecoming festivities taking place this weekend.…

Written by Abbey Williams // Photo provided by Edgar Cardiel The Art and Design Department has curated a showcase of work by alumni, faculty and staff spanning the century. The…

Written by Maggie Samples // Photo by Macy Cox For this year’s Homecoming musical, the Department of Theatre will perform “Mary Poppins” tonight and tomorrow in Benson Auditorium. The show…

Written by Camille White // Photo by Morgan Pickering Electronic resources librarian Amy McGohan was recently awarded the Suzanne Spurrier Academic Librarian Award from the Arkansas Library Association.  McGohan is…

Written by Emma Field, Tiane Davis and Emma Weber // Graphic provided by Hope Cottage As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, executive director of the White County Domestic Violence…

Written by Eli Dean // Photo by Macy Cox Harding’s History and Political Science Department hosted its third “1924 Experience” Oct. 19 to celebrate Harding’s Centennial. The event was at…

Written by Tiane Davis // Photo by Morgan Pickering Harding Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced during chapel last week that the parking lot near Graduate Hall and Brackett Library…

Written by Maggie Samples // Photo provided by International Programs Conflict broke out Oct. 7 after the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas attacked Israel, causing adjustments to be made to the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Written 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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”…

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…

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. …

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…

Written 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…

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:…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Written by Camille White // Graphic by Makayla McDonald The Eras deTour, a Taylor Swift listening party organized by Campus Life, took place Friday, Sept. 1, from 9 p.m. until midnight…

Written by Emma Field // Graphic by Ben Evans Campus Life introduced a new incentive for undergraduate students to attend NCAA events on campus. As of Aug. 31, students can…

Written by Lauren Simmons // Photo by Morgan Pickering The HU Car Club started its engines full throttle last week with meet-ups and cruises to begin the new semester. The…

Written by Maggie Samples // Photo by Caleb Chunn An exhibition inspired by a summer international Art and Design Department trip is on display at the Stevens Art Gallery.  Assistant…

Written by Eli Dean // Photo by Jeff Montgomery Harding football started their season last Thursday against Southern Nazarene University on the road but now begin preparations for the first…

Written by Cianna Jay // Photo by Jeff Montgomery The McNair Scholars Program at Harding, a U.S. Department of Education grant program, hired alumnus Dr. Kanembe Shanachilubwa as associate director.…

Written by Bailey Coffman // Photo by Macy Cox Each landmark in Searcy is significant. The First Security Stadium, home to Harding University’s football team, is no exception. Built in…

Written by Trinity Golden // Photo provided by Dr. Greg Harris The women’s soccer team traveled to Greece this summer. The trip lasted from Aug. 1 to 13 and involved…

Written by Lauren Simmons // Photo by Caleb Chunn Jane Chandler, the new director of Campus Life, stepped into office in July to facilitate  relationships within the student body.   As…

Written by Nic Fraraccio // Photo provided by Madison Meyer The Lady Bisons will open their season today with the hope of producing another successful season.  The Harding volleyball team…

Written by Abbey Williams // Photo by Macy Cox The Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre (SSDT) successfully staged the jukebox musical “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” achieving a sold-out status on 12 occasions…

Written by Cianna Jay // Graphic by Makayla McDonald Visitors to the Harding Starbucks can now order through the Starbucks app, a process implemented this summer. Starbucks is one of…

Written by Maggie Samples // Photo provided by Jeff Montgomery Harding alumnus Travis Lauterbach began this fall as the University’s head golf coach after 15 years of Dustin Howell coaching…

Written by Helen Strickland // Graphic by Ben Evans This summer, Harding University’s administration made changes to the student handbook. A new philosophy of discipline was introduced last spring that…

Written by Britney Njeri The Black Student Association (BSA) is a dynamic force on our vibrant campus, fostering community and advocacy. This past summer, I spent a lot of time…

Written by Camille White // Graphic by Ben Evans Harding University partnered with TimelyCare to offer all full-time undergraduate and graduate students access to virtual mental health with licensed counselors,…

Written by Ella Duryea The Student Government Association, formerly known as the Student Association, is currently in the process of reenvisioning its purpose. The new name, as well as the…

Written by Emma Weber I marked the end of my freshman year with a post where I quoted “Rilke’s Book of Hours: Love Poems to God.” In the final lines,…

Written by Clara Kernodle Iceland is a place of frequent catastrophes; earthquakes, floods, famines and volcanic eruptions occur often. Icelanders, proud of the “land of fire and ice,” speak of…

Written by Tiane Davis Anyone who owns an iPhone knows they can pin up to nine people in their text conversations. Their mom, dad, best friend or therapist might be…

Written by Michael Claxton I’m sorry to start the semester off with bad news, but Princess Toadstool has left the building. I’m not talking about the Mario franchise character, who,…

Written by Thomas Burke This summer, I had the immense pleasure of participating in one of the most important cultural events of the year: Barbenheimer. Of course, this portmanteau refers…

University launches “Women of Faith” initiative in conjunction Written by Tiane Davis // Photo by Macy Cox University ambassador Lisa Williams announced during chapel this week the new  “Women of…

Written by Emma Weber // Photo by Macy Cox This year, the Harding University Bookstore is going through major changes regarding their offered merchandise. In an email to Harding faculty…

Written by Camille White // Graphic by Ben Evans Harding University has partnered with TimelyCare to offer all full-time undergraduate and graduate students access to virtual mental health with licensed…

Written by Morgan Wrigley A group of integrated marketing and communications (IMC) students saw their work on a semester-long project come to fruition last weekend as they hosted two showings…

Written by Nic Fraraccio The Harding women’s soccer team hosted an indoor soccer tournament Saturday, April 22, to raise money for a local charity.  Eleven teams participated in the tournament…

Written by Mattie Powers Many students at Harding University have reached many accomplishments, and recently another student has made an achievement of her own. Junior Tayler B. Appleton, a biochem…

Written by Emma Jones // Graphic by Cooper Turman The Office of the Provost announced a change in University policy March 29 that will more easily allow undergraduate students to…

Written by Emma Jones // Photo by Madison Meyer University administration announced April 12 the appointment of Amy Cox as the associate dean of the new College of Arts and…

Written by Morgan Wrigley In the words of Stephen Sondheim, “The outsider is basic to a lot of dramatic literature. This country is about conformity, and so nonconformity is a…