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THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION'S STUDENT MEDIA NETWORK AT HARDING UNIVERSITY

Accessibility issues

by Guest March 16, 2023
Written by Miranda Kiffmeyer We all understand the struggle of circling the parking lot looking for somewhere to park our...

Oscars and googly eyes

by Guest March 16, 2023
Written by Hannah Atkins Jobu Tupaki may not believe in any form of objective truth, but I believe in the...

Fruit Roll-Up ice cream

by Guest March 16, 2023
Written by Aidan Broome I do not own a TikTok account. At least not anymore. I am out of the...

Go green

by emmajones March 16, 2023
One of the worst parts about going abroad last spring was missing out on some of my favorite seasonal food...

Which letter is missing from this column?

by Michael Claxton March 16, 2023
It’s been quite some time since I tried this. In 2012, I got up the nerve to write one of...

The Iron Curtain

by malachibrown March 16, 2023
Harding has been a part of Searcy since 1933, and as an insider looking out, it seems like Searcy is...

Professor visits campus to speak on spiritual, economic wellness

by sophierossitto March 16, 2023
Written by Sophie Rossitto // Photo by Macy Cox The American Studies Institute (ASI) welcomed an economics professor and author...

Student Association hosts Pi Day pie bake off

by Guest March 16, 2023
Written by Mattie Powers // Photo by Lauren Simmons The Student Association (SA) held a pie bake off March 14...

New manager starts work at campus Media Center

by Guest March 16, 2023
Written by Caleb Chunn // Photo by Balazs Balassa A new Media Center manager began settling into the position last...

Coach Morgan announces retirement

by Guest March 16, 2023
Written by Nic Fraraccio // Photo provided by Jeff Montgomery Jeff Morgan is the athletic director and former head coach...

Harding track and field strives at national championship

by Guest March 16, 2023
Written by Emma Jones, Balazs Balassa and Morgan Wrigley // Photo by Balazs Balassa Five players from the Harding track...

Lady Bisons softball players reveal good luck traditions

by Guest March 16, 2023
Written by Abbey Williams // Graphic by Wagner Valdez Harding athletes don’t always need luck, but some Lady Bison softball...

Domestic violence prevention program expands in White County

by malachibrown March 16, 2023
Written by Malachi Brown // Graphic by Cooper Turman Bobbie Boozer, the new executive director of the White County Domestic...

Searcy businesses introduce new March menus

by Guest March 16, 2023
Written by Gabriel Huff, Emma Jones and Bailey Ridenour // Photo by Macy Cox Restaurants in the city of Searcy...

Student teachers work during Harding spring break

by Tiane Davis March 16, 2023
Written by Tiane Davis // Photo provided by Abi Schliffka During Harding’s spring break, a group of students did not...

Professor discusses history of St. Patrick's Day

by Guest March 16, 2023
Written by Sara Hook and Sophie Thibodeaux // Graphic by Cooper Turman People across the world come together every year...

Green in history and at Harding

by Guest March 16, 2023
Written by Caleb Chunn // Photo provided by Kennedy Williamson From pots of gold and leprechauns to rainbows and shamrocks,...

Stroll through French culture with the French Embassy

by Guest March 16, 2023
Written by Mattie Powers // Graphic by Cooper Turman Harding University partnered with the French Embassy from Houston March 16...

Ambassador discusses efforts against human trafficking

by Guest March 02, 2023
Written by Morgan Wrigley // Photo by Macy Cox The Harding community heard from attorney and diplomat Ambassador John Cotton...

A&P Commission approves funding for robotics tournament

by Guest March 02, 2023
Written by Mattie Powers A special meeting of the Searcy Advertising and Tourism Promotion (A&P) Commission was held to discuss...

HU16 presents 'Shock Talk'

by Guest March 02, 2023
Written by Sophie Thibodeaux and Gabriel Huff // Photo by Balazs Balassa The HU16 news team has begun a new...

Campus Life introduces Cotton Candy Friday

by Guest March 02, 2023
Written by Caleb Chunn // Photo by Lauren Simmons Campus Life officially launched a new weekly event called “Cotton Candy...

Three players lead softball team to terrific start

by Guest March 02, 2023
Written by Nic Fraraccio // Photo by Balazs Balassa The Harding softball team has started their season off in dominant...

Patrick McGaha gets 600th win

by Guest March 02, 2023
Written by Spencer Aiello // Photo by McKenna Oliver The Harding baseball team beat Southern Nazarene University in a 11-5...

University announces student survey results, new philosophy of discipline

by emmajones February 23, 2023
Written by Emma Jones // Photo by Jillian Jarvis The University implemented a new “philosophy of discipline” into the Student...

First Spring King to be crowned tomorrow

by gabrielhuff February 23, 2023
Written by Gabriel Huff // Photos by Macy Cox The University will crown its first Spring King during halftime of...

Aliens, balloons, and Communists - oh my!

by Guest February 23, 2023
Written by Mary Kyle Mills If you haven’t been keeping up with the news recently, you may have missed all...

Comedy theory 101

by Guest February 23, 2023
Written by Andrew Williams Ever since the creation of humanity, we have searched for what is right and what is...

Here say or heresy

by Guest February 23, 2023
Written by Emma Hayes “When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” - Maya Angelou Fellow...

Revival and resurrection

by malachibrown February 23, 2023
No doubt many of us have heard about the religious revival at Asbury University, a school quite like ours. Worship...

Harding Theatre performs 'The Crucible'

by Guest February 23, 2023
Written by Morgan Wrigley // Photo by Balazs Balassa Harding Theatre took the stage Thursday night for the first performance...

Students start Wolf Shirt Wednesday

by Guest February 23, 2023
Written by Abbey Williams // Photo provided by Abbey Williams There is a wolf pack of students roaming around campus,...

Delta Gamma Rho begins ballet club

by Guest February 23, 2023
Written by Nic Fraraccio // Photo provided by Delta Gamma Rho A group of students from women’s social club Delta...

Track construction nearly complete, ready to host

by Sara McClaran February 23, 2023
Written by Sara Hook // Photo provided by Jeff Montgomery While construction of Harding’s new track and field stadium remains...

22 teams compete in annual pickle ball tournament

by Guest February 23, 2023
Written by Mattie Powers // Photo by Balazs Balassa Harding Recreation hosted its second annual pickleball tournament the weekend of...

Lady Bisons continue to shine

by Guest February 23, 2023
Written by Spencer Aiello // Photo by Macy Cox The Harding women’s basketball team continues its successful season after winning...

Whataburger celebrates beginning construction on Searcy location

by emmaweber February 23, 2023
Written by Emma Weber // Graphic by Cooper Turman Whataburger and franchisee WAB Venture Inc. held a special event Feb....

Harding hosts Arkansas National History Day event

by Tiane Davis February 23, 2023
Written by Tiane Davis // Graphic by Wagner Valdez The Region Eight Arkansas National History Day event is being hosted...

On faith and art

by emmajones February 23, 2023
I’ve been jokingly referring to this semester as my “Bible major semester,” as four of the five classes I’m taking...

Women are God-chosen leaders

by Guest February 23, 2023
Written by Brianna Hall It was asserted that there is no theological argument to support women participating fully in worship....

Pranked

by Michael Claxton February 23, 2023
Some years ago, when I was new in town, I had a project to do at home. But it wasn’t...

Students visit historic Little Rock Central High School

by sophierossitto February 23, 2023
Written by Sophie Rossitto // Photo provided by the Black Student Association The Black Student Association (BSA) organized a visit...

Students plan to attend upcoming mission trips

by Guest February 23, 2023
Written by Sophie Thibodeaux // Graphic by Wagner Valdez A number of students on campus will participate in both abroad...

Q&A with ASI fellow Dr. Jason Jewell

by Stacy Roibal February 23, 2023
Written by Stacy Roibal // Photo by Balazs Balassa Dr. Jason Jewell is the department chair of humanities and the...

Music faculty perform as 242 Strings

by Guest February 23, 2023
Written by Bailey Ridenour // Photo by Macy Cox Harding University hosted the 242 Strings Concert chamber ensemble in the...

Another club skates across campus

by Guest February 23, 2023
Written by Caleb Chunn // Photo by Balazs Balassa A new skate club has made its way onto the campus...

ASI continues distinguished lecture series with Miller

by Guest February 16, 2023
Written by Nic Fraraccio // Photo by Balazs Balassa The Harding American Studies Institute (ASI) hosted Michael Matheson Miller, director...

Harding to host annual women’s conference

by Guest February 16, 2023
Written by Abbey Williams // Graphic by Cooper Turman, photo provided by Bloom Conference Harding has hosted the Bloom Women’s...

Breaking out: University introduces breakout chapels 

by gabrielhuff February 16, 2023
Written by Gabriel Huff // Photo by Macy Cox The University commenced its new breakout chapel program last week, instituting...

BSA hosts lecture on Black church theology

by Sara McClaran February 16, 2023
Written by Sara Hook // Photo by Balazs Balassa The Black Student Association (BSA) welcomed Dr. Kenneth Gilmore to campus...

Men's track crushes multiple records

by Guest February 16, 2023
Written by Spencer Aiello // Photo by Balazs Balassa The Harding men’s track and field team is continuing to dominate...

Women's and men's tennis teams push through season

by macycox February 16, 2023
Written by Macy Cox // Graphic by Wagner Valdez The men's and women's tennis teams lost to Drury University Feb....

Bison baseball kicks off season with five straight wins

by Guest February 16, 2023
Written by Bailey Ridenour // Photo by Balazs Balassa The Bison baseball team started the season strong with a record-breaking...

Construction on Berryhill Park courts continues

by Tiane Davis February 16, 2023
Written by Tiane Davis // Photo by Macy Cox Delk Construction is making progress on the new pickleball court project...

CDC trailers on campus collect local health data

by Guest February 16, 2023
Written by Sophie Thibodeaux // Photo by Balazs Balassa The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had trailers parked...

New restaurant opens in downtown Searcy

by emmaweber February 16, 2023
Written by Emma Weber // Photo by Macy Cox Kyle Dismang and his three partners opened their first location of...

New chess club competes in Little Rock tournament

by Guest February 16, 2023
Written by Bailey Ridenour and Emma Jones // Photo provided by Tate Allen Harding’s new chess club sent students to...

HEAL offers new classes and events this spring

by Stacy Roibal February 16, 2023
Written by Stacy Roibal // Graphic by Wagner Valdez HU Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) has introduced various new opportunities...

Tri Sigma Delta revived as 14th women's social club

by Guest February 16, 2023
Written by Mattie Powers // Pulled from 1997-1998 Petit Jean yearbook A former women’s social club, Tri Sigma Delta, is...

Delta Nu hosts Anti-Valentine's Party

by Guest February 16, 2023
Written by Morgan Wrigley // Photo provided by Delta Nu Women’s social club Delta Nu celebrated “Anti-Valentine’s Day” Sunday, Feb....

Death and taxes

by malachibrown February 16, 2023
I came to terms with my mortality a while ago over a wide array of experiences with bad driving, club...

Crafting is engineering

by Guest February 16, 2023
By Amelia Slater When people ask my major and I tell them it’s mechanical engineering, they usually cower in fear...

Super Bowl and beyond

by Guest February 16, 2023
By Caleb Chunn Super Bowl Sunday has come and gone, and in its wake it has left some interesting plot...

Black History Month

by Guest February 16, 2023
By Princess Welch When you think of history, where does your mind go? Does it go back to those lessons...

The lighter side of chapel - part three

by Michael Claxton February 16, 2023
Did you know the chapel stage was once almost on fire? A half-century ago, before the Benson Auditorium was built,...

For the love of love

by emmajones February 16, 2023
One of the most influential figures of my freshman year was then-senior Kinsey Stubblefield. Kinsey was the opinions editor for...

Harding University in Florence students get stuck in Little Rock

by Guest February 09, 2023
Written by Caleb Chunn // Graphic by Cooper Turman A group of three students were attempting to fly to their...

Slader’s Alaskan Dumpling Co. hosts birthday party for Harry Styles

by Tiane Davis February 09, 2023
Written by Tiane Davis Slader’s Alaskan Dumpling Co. hosted a birthday party for Harry Styles at their main location Feb....

Students attend annual National Prayer Breakfast

by Guest February 09, 2023
Written by Mattie Powers A group of Harding students took a trip to Washington D.C. for the annual National Prayer...

Students enjoy snow days after winter storm

by Guest February 09, 2023
Written by Sophie Thibodeaux // Photo by Balazs Balassa Snow and ice covered Harding’s campus last week, allowing students and...

Organizations and businesses prepare for Valentine’s Day events

by emmajones February 09, 2023
Written by Emma Jones // Photo by Balazs Balassa Several campus organizations and businesses around Searcy are planning events and...

Harding Assassins return for second year

by Guest February 09, 2023
Written by Morgan Wrigley // Graphic by Cooper Turman The Harding Assassins are back for another year of the game,...

Harding softball begins season in Louisiana

by Guest February 09, 2023
Written by Nic Fraraccio // Photo provided by Bisons Softball The Lady Bisons softball team began their season last weekend...

HULA rearranges trip due to protests

by emmajones February 02, 2023
Written by Emma Jones // Photo provided by Jeana Willmon The spring 2023 Harding University in Latin America (HULA) program...

Celebrating manhood

by Guest February 02, 2023
Written by Gilley Wright Why would a woman write an article celebrating manhood? Because not many women would read it...

OMW to play BOTW

by emmajones February 02, 2023
If you know me very well, then you know my favorite video game ever is “The Legend of Zelda: Breath...

The lighter side of chapel - part two

by Michael Claxton February 02, 2023
Many great stories from Harding’s past have been told during chapel. Bible building namesake Jim Bill McInteer once shared how...

Avatar: The Way of Water

by Guest February 02, 2023
Written by Nic Fraraccio My excitement was at an all-time high on Dec. 16, 2022. After 13 years, James Cameron...

Give yourself some credit

by Guest February 02, 2023
Written by Grace Winfree Throughout the last few years, I have found there are two sides of the academic coin....

The DreamWorks renaissance is here

by Guest February 02, 2023
Written by Alexandra Wisner “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” may have spent 11 years in development purgatory (purgatorio?), but...

Climbing on the housetop

by malachibrown February 02, 2023
This year I played the classic game — as an upperclassman, active club member and beau — of trying to...

Gov. Sanders signs order regarding academic finances

by Guest February 02, 2023
Written by Sophie Thibodeaux and Sophie Rossitto // Graphic by Wagner Valdez Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed an executive...

Harding alumnus visits campus to present original paintings

by Guest February 02, 2023
Written by Bailey Ridenour // Photo by Balazs Balassa Students, staff and faculty gathered in the Stevens Art and Design...

Students attend Sundance Film Festival for first time in three years

by Guest February 02, 2023
Written by Spencer Aiello // Photo provided by Alita O’Leary A group of Harding students and faculty returned to campus...

Track welcomes Ukrainian athletes

by maggiesamples February 02, 2023
Written by Maggie Samples // Photo by Balazs Balassa Three Ukrainian athletes joined the Harding track and field team this...

"Turn Me Up" crushes "Jackboys" in 3 vs. 3 tournament

by Guest February 02, 2023
Written by Caleb Chunn // Photo by Balazs Balassa The team known as “Turn Me Up” made up of junior...

Zeta Rho, TNT prevail in club volleyball championships

by Guest February 02, 2023
Written by Abbey Williams // Photo by Gabriel Huff Women’s social club Zeta Rho A team won the women’s club...

Neighborhood Pet Shoppe provides new options for pet owners

by Guest February 02, 2023
Written by Mattie Powers // Photo by Macy Cox A new pet store called Neighborhood Pet Shoppe has come to...

Searcy renovates roads around campus

by emmaweber February 02, 2023
Written by Emma Weber // Photo by Macy Cox Many roads around campus and the greater Searcy area have been...

University alumnus completes first month as Searcy mayor

by sophierossitto February 02, 2023
Written by Sophie Rossitto // Photo provided by Mat Faulkner Harding alumnus Mat Faulkner stepped into a new role as...

Harding introduces new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program

by Guest February 02, 2023
Written by Morgan Wrigley // Graphic by Cooper Turman Harding has introduced a new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)...

Q&A with Susan Grogan and Emmie Mercer: Achievement in Teaching award recipients

by Stacy Roibal February 02, 2023
Written by Stacy Roibal // Graphic by Cooper Turman Every spring, professors from various departments receive the Achievement in Teaching...

Searcy Mission House hosts first guests

by Guest February 02, 2023
Written by Nic Fraraccio // Photo provided by Justin Bland Harding exercise and sports science professor Justin Bland welcomed his...

Harding Dining holds sushi class for students

by macycox February 02, 2023
Written by Macy Cox // Photo by Macy Cox Harding Dining hosted its first Teaching Kitchen event this semester with...

English Department celebrates birthday of Robert Burns

by Sara McClaran February 02, 2023
Written by Sara Hook // Photo by Balazs Balassa The English Department hosted its eighth annual Burns supper Jan. 28,...

Harding students take charge of Harding Place bingo

by Tiane Davis February 02, 2023
Written by Tiane Davis // Photo by Balazs Balassa Two Harding students took charge of Saturday bingo at Harding Place...

Student uses small business to share her love for cooking

by Guest January 26, 2023
Written by Sophie Thibodeaux // Photo by Macy Cox As students at Harding grow and evolve in their spiritual and...

Chorus travels for Mississippi performance

by Guest January 26, 2023
Written by Morgan Wrigley // Photo provided by Zach Bishop The Harding University Chorus traveled to Olive Branch, Mississippi, last...

"Play That Goes Wrong" wins four awards

by Guest January 26, 2023
Written by Bailey Ridenour // Photo by Madison Meyer The Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre (SSDT) performance of “The Play That...

Men's and women's track and field begins season with success

by Guest January 26, 2023
Written by Nic Fraraccio The Harding men’s and women’s track teams began their indoor season Jan. 13 at the Arkansas...

Football alumni receive Division II honors

by Guest January 26, 2023
Written by Spencer Aiello The Don Hansen Division II All-America committee recently gave alumni Patrick Healy and Cade Pugh honorable...

Arts and Life hosts first event of the semester

by Guest January 26, 2023
Written by Mattie Powers // Photo by Macy Cox Harding University had its first Arts and Life Performance Series event...

College of Education introduces new course

by Guest January 26, 2023
Written by Caleb Chunn The College of Education is offering two sections in January and April of a new one-credit...

Administration enforces faculty reductions to rightsize University

by emmajones January 19, 2023
Written by Emma Jones // Graphic by Cooper Turman The Harding administration implemented reduction measures affecting 35 faculty members at...

Construction continues across campus

by Stacy Roibal January 19, 2023
Written by Stacy Roibal // Photo by Balazs Balassa Harding’s campus has been undergoing various changes over the course of...

"Larger than life": Family, friends, co-workers remember Lindy Ingram

by gabrielhuff January 19, 2023
Written by Gabriel Huff // Photo provided by Jeff Montgomery Family and friends mourned and celebrated the life of Lindy...

Student Health Services offers nurse practitioner

by Tiane Davis January 19, 2023
Written by Tiane Davis // Graphic by Cooper Turman Director of Student Health Services Mary Darden announced in an email...

Cows cause campus chaos

by emmajones January 19, 2023
Written by Emma Jones // Graphic by Cooper Turman At least two cows that were spotted on campus on the...

Bison basketball teams drive season further

by Guest January 19, 2023
Written by Spencer Aiello // Photo by Macy Cox The men’s and women’s basketball teams came back from winter break...

Players Only

by Guest January 19, 2023
Written by Noah Haileab "Players Only" is a special column written by Harding athletes. In this week's issue, freshman cross-country...

Hawley energizes Lady Bison basketball

by Guest January 19, 2023
Written by Nic Fraraccio // Photo by Macy Cox Junior forward Sage Hawley has continued to lead the way on...

Police investigate apartment shootings in Searcy

by sophierossitto January 19, 2023
Written by Sophie Rossitto // Graphic by Cooper Turman Police last week were investigating two of three nighttime shootings that...

New shopping opportunities come to Searcy

by Guest January 19, 2023
Written by Bailey Ridenour // Photo by Macy Cox The Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce announced during the Dec. 13...

Remembering the legacy of Dr. King

by Guest January 19, 2023
Written by Sophie Thibodeaux and Emma Jones // Graphic by Wagner Valdez Students at Harding had Monday, Jan. 16, off...

Honors College offers study abroad trip for the first time in nearly 10 years

by Guest January 19, 2023
Written by Morgan Wrigley // Photo by Gabriel Huff The Honors College embarked on a study abroad trip for the...

Departments offer new classes across campus

by Guest January 19, 2023
Written by Camille White // Photo by Balazs Balassa Harding introduced several new courses to campus this semester, aiming to...

Student Association hosts first birthday bash

by Guest January 19, 2023
Written by Mattie Powers // Photo by Macy Cox The Student Association (SA) kicked off the spring semester with a...

Fresh new menu introduced at Tacker's

by Guest January 19, 2023
Written by Caleb Chunn // Graphic by Cooper Turman The Tacker’s Shake Shack location in the Student Center announced Jan....

The lighter side of chapel - part one

by Michael Claxton January 19, 2023
By Michael Claxton Since I did not attend a Christian college, chapel was new to me when I came to...

Surprised by a discordant note

by Guest January 19, 2023
John Reese An admired friend wrote a piece in The Bison on Oct. 28 promoting women preachers as “heroes of...

New year, new me?

by emmajones January 19, 2023
By Emma Jones There have been plenty of opinions expressed about New Year’s resolutions over the years — but love...

Living for the Weekends

by Guest January 19, 2023
By Malachi Brown Before classes started, and all the homework started to pile up, I christened myself determined to read...

Remembering Fred Jewell

by Guest January 19, 2023
By Kathy Dillion Several years back we, as faculty, began to hear that students today seek to know their professors...

What is a Christian's Legacy?

by Guest January 19, 2023
By Megan Sledge What do you want to be remembered for? The world is on track to run itself dry...

Reflecting on MLK day

by Guest January 19, 2023
By Halle MillerIn a time where Christianity and people who claim to be Christian are the source of much hatred...

Annual Five Minute Film Festival to be held tonight

by Guest December 08, 2022
Written by Mitch Friesenborg and Emma Jones // Graphic by Wagner Valdez Harding students will have the chance to showcase...

HCJA hosts murder mystery event

by Sara McClaran December 08, 2022
Photo by Balazs Balassa The Harding Criminal Justice Association (HCJA) hosted an event on Dec. 6 for students from the...

Basketball teams open conference play

by sophierossitto December 08, 2022
Photo by Madison Meyer The Harding women’s basketball team picked up a pair of wins last week, and the men’s...

Men’s cross-country places 11th at regional championships

by Guest December 08, 2022
Written by Carter Thweatt // Photo provided by the Great American Conference The Harding men’s cross-country team wrapped up a...

Christmas Market features student-owned businesses

by ciannajay December 08, 2022
Photo by Balazs Balassa Students across campus explore their hobbies and prepare for their futures by running small businesses. The...

Harding Theatre presents winter show, “The Rivals”

by maggiesamples December 08, 2022
Photo by Madison Meyer The Harding University Theatre Department will perform “The Rivals” for this year’s winter play on Dec....

SA holds second-annual club cookoff

by Guest December 08, 2022
Written by Watkins Kelly // Photo by Macy Cox Harding’s Student Association (SA) held the second annual club cookoff on...

University announces merge of arts and humanities, sciences colleges

by Bison Staff December 01, 2022
Written by Ben Lane and Emma Jones // Graphic by Cooper Turman Harding University announced that starting in the 2023-2024...

ASI hosts bestselling author Bob Goff

by Guest December 01, 2022
Written by Emily Stinnett // Photo by Macy Cox The Harding University American Studies Institute (ASI) concluded its distinguished lecture...

Candidates compete for Searcy mayor as runoff election approaches

by gabrielhuff December 01, 2022
Graphic by Cooper Turman Early voting is in motion for Searcy mayor as incumbent Kyle Osborne goes head-to-head with businessman...

Volleyball finishes record-breaking season at NCAA tournament

by emmajones December 01, 2022
Photo by Madison Meyer The Lady Bison volleyball team finished their 2022 season on Nov. 18 as season and tournament...

“The Play That Goes Wrong” nominated for seven awards

by Guest November 17, 2022
Written by Emily Stinnett // Photo by Madison Meyer The Searcy Summer Dinner Theater (SSDT) performance of “The Play That...

Thundering Herd welcomes high school guest participants

by Guest November 17, 2022
Written by Mitch Friesenborg // Graphic by Cooper Turman Harding University welcomed high school band players from across the country...

Megias leads women’s cross country team on and off the track

by Sara McClaran November 17, 2022
Photo by Tommy Valente With four First Team All-Great American Conference (GAC) honors, junior Nieves Megias is one of the...

Events held in Searcy community to honor veterans

by maggiesamples November 17, 2022
Photo by Jeff Montgomery The American Studies Institute (ASI) held its annual Veteran’s Day breakfast on Nov. 11 in Cone...

Men's social clubs hold 'Battle of the Bands'

by Guest November 17, 2022
Written by Carter Thweatt // Photo by Bailey Ridenour Harding students turned out in big numbers on Nov. 4 to...

HU16 covers state and local elections live

by Guest November 10, 2022
Written by Carter Thweatt // Photo by Madison Meyer Harding’s HU16 broadcast station was on the air live on Nov....

Basketball teams start seasons with high hopes

by Ben Lane November 10, 2022
Graphic by Wagner Valdez The Harding women’s basketball team begins their season this weekend against Emporia State University and Missouri...

Community organization holds sixth annual Thankfulness Beats and Eats

by sophierossitto November 10, 2022
Photo by Macy Cox A local organization hosted an annual Thanksgiving event in downtown Searcy to bring members of the...

Galaxy participates in Club Week for first time since regrouping

by Guest November 10, 2022
Written by Mitch Friesenborg // Photo by Madison Meyer Men’s social club Galaxy, which just celebrated its 75th anniversary on...

Students take advantage of nearby concerts

by Guest November 10, 2022
Written by Watkins Kelly // Photo by Balazs Balassa Concerts near and far this past week brought Harding students together...

ASI holds panel with focus on food insecurity

by emmajones November 03, 2022
Photo by Macy Cox Harding University’s American Studies Institute (ASI) hosted its second distinguished lecture series event of the semester...

Honor society hosts mental health panel on campus

by Guest November 03, 2022
Written by Charli Turner // Graphic by Wagner Valdez Alpha Pi Chi, Harding’s counseling honor society, hosted a mental health...

Tennis player returns from injury to win conference tournament

by sophierossitto November 03, 2022
Photo by Balazs Balassa One Harding tennis player described the feeling of stepping onto the court for her first competition...

Students pack over 10,000 meals with Honors College

by Guest November 03, 2022
Written by Mitch Friesenborg // Photo by Balazs Balassa Dozens of Harding students with plastic gloves and hairnets gathered around...

Local churches bring fall festivities to Searcy

by ciannajay November 03, 2022
Photo by Madison Meyer Several churches hosted fall festivals last weekend to connect with the community, gathering people from all...

HU Theatre presents "Cinderella"

by Ben Lane October 27, 2022
Photo by Madison Meyer Harding University's annual Homecoming musical premieres tonight in Benson Auditorium, continuing a homecoming tradition that has...

Kilts and Coffee brings Searcy community together

by emmajones October 27, 2022
Photo by Julianne Baker Searcy Beats and Eats and Harding’s Arts and Life Series collaborated to host Kilts and Coffee...

Midnight Madness kicks off basketball season

by Stacy Roibal October 27, 2022
Photo by Macy Cox This past Monday night, Harding’s basketball teams kicked off the beginning of their season alongside the...

Social clubs prepare for Homecoming Parade

by Guest October 27, 2022
Written by Carter Thweatt // Graphic by Wagner Valdez This weekend will be a busy one, with Harding’s Homecoming celebrations...

Regina celebrates 75th anniversary

by Sara McClaran October 27, 2022
Social clubs have been a staple of University life for many years. One of the oldest, women’s social club Regina,...

James Huff receives another research grant

by Guest October 21, 2022
Written by Carter Thweatt // Photo by Macy Cox In spring 2021, Dr. James Huff, associate professor of engineering, received...

Duo tackles issue of food insecurity on campus

by Guest October 21, 2022
Written by The Bison Staff / Photo by Macy Cox Junior Tucker Lovell and Dr. Andrea Morris, assistant to the...

Freshmen bring people together with "Bison Babble"

by Guest October 21, 2022
Written by Watkins Kelly A group of students has found a creative way to bring people together this semester. In...

Putting the pieces together

by Guest October 21, 2022
Written by Emily Stinnett / Photo by Balazs Balassa Students are completing puzzles in the library at a faster pace...

Harding golf teams find success

by Guest October 21, 2022
Written by Erin Marshall The Harding men’s and women’s golf teams are experiencing success this season. Men’s and women’s head...

El Puente celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

by Guest October 21, 2022
Written by Eli Roberts // Photo by Madison Meyer El Puente is a faith-oriented, nonprofit organization assisting and providing help...

University executes new check-in procedures for chapel

by gabrielhuff October 14, 2022
Logan Light, assistant dean for Campus Life and Chapel Programs, announced the implementation of a new swipe-in system for students...

Relay for Life event to happen tonight

by sophierossitto October 13, 2022
Students from different clubs and organizations have come together to organize Harding’s annual Relay for Life fundraiser, which is scheduled...

Lady Bisons set win-streak record

by Guest October 13, 2022
Written by Watkins Kelly The Lady Bisons volleyball team set a school record of 18 straight wins with their defeat...

Coffee options in Searcy expanding

by Guest October 13, 2022
Written by Erin Marshall and Emma Jones In the last few weeks, Searcy has seen some changes to several coffee...

Bike Gang rolls through campus

by Guest October 13, 2022
Written by Carter Thweatt If you’ve been on Harding’s campus or the streets of Searcy on any Sunday night recently,...

Harding students from Florida react to Hurricane Ian

by sophierossitto October 06, 2022
When a powerful hurricane swept across Florida Sept. 28, one Harding student said he spent much of the day answering...

Harding students to participate in business competitions

by ciannajay October 06, 2022
Students interested in entrepreneurship can present their startup ideas in two business case competitions — the Bison Pitch Competition at...

Hard work paid off: Two Harding seniors run marathon

by Guest October 06, 2022
Written by Carter Thweatt Many students tend to sleep in or tailgate at Bison Park on Saturdays, but recently, two...

TNT holds hit-a-thon fundraiser

by Guest October 06, 2022
Written by Emily Stinnett Members of men’s social club TNT hosted a “hit-a-thon” fundraiser as a contribution to Relay for...

ASI kicks off distinguished lecture series with Kennedy

by emmajones September 29, 2022
The Harding University American Studies Institute (ASI) hosted high school football coach Joe Kennedy and attorneys Michael Berry and Stephanie...

University centers Lectureship around Christ and culture

by maggiesamples September 29, 2022
Harding University hosted the 2022 Bible Lectureship this week, inviting alumni and other interested parties to listen to speakers at...

Bisons drop to OBU in first loss of season

by Guest September 29, 2022
Editor's Note: This article has been removed because it came to The Bison's attention that it contained a fabricated quote....

Veterans chit, chat and chew together

by Guest September 29, 2022
Written by Emma Weber Three years ago during the end of summer, veteran Bill Morton, known on the road as...

Q&A with Lisa Williams, ambassador for Harding

by Stacy Roibal September 29, 2022
Q: Can you tell me a little bit about yourself, some basic background? A: I grew up in West Virginia,...

University celebrates Williams' inauguration

by Ben Lane September 22, 2022
Harding University inaugurated Mike Williams as president on Sept. 16 as a culmination of a series of events celebrating the...

Students compete in spikeball tournament

by Guest September 22, 2022
Written by Mitch Friesenborg A spikeball tournament took place at the Harding intramural fields last Saturday, Sept. 17. The tournament...

Get Down Downtown Festival Returns

by Guest September 22, 2022
Written by Carter Thweatt Downtown Searcy will be the place to be as the annual Get Down Downtown festival returns...

Songwriting contest ends in recording workshop

by Sara McClaran September 22, 2022
The Department of Music concluded a songwriting contest on Sept. 17, with a music tracking workshop led by bluegrass musician...

Concerts held as part of inauguration celebrations

by Stacy Roibal September 22, 2022
There were multiple live performances on campus over the inauguration and Family Weekend as part of the celebration for Harding’s...

Foreign Language Department brings back after-school program

by Stacy Roibal September 16, 2022
Dr. Kristi Bond, chair of the Department of Foreign Languages and International Studies, recently announced the return of the KidLingo...

Deans extend social club process

by Guest September 16, 2022
Written by Emily Stinnett The deans have extended the social club process by one week and spaced out club events...

Pep rally hypes students up for football season

by Guest September 15, 2022
Written by Mitch Friesenborg The Harding Bisons started their season with a bang with their win against East Central University...

Harding employees bring families to swim sessions on campus

by sophierossitto September 15, 2022
Harding faculty and staff members have been able to spend time with their children in the Ganus Athletic Center (GAC)...

HU Film Club views "Jaws" in 3D

by Guest September 15, 2022
Written by Carter Thweatt            The Harding University Film Club enjoys getting together to watch a movie every Monday night....

CPE hosts Meet the Firms and Tech Fair event

by Ben Lane September 15, 2022
Last week the Center for Professional Excellence (CPE) hosted a combined Meet the Firms and Tech Fair event, which are...

Students wear white day after Labor Day

by ciannajay September 15, 2022
Senior Abbey Masters organized a group of students to wear white on Sept. 6, the day after Labor Day, to...

Searcy Police and Public Safety investigate egging incidents

by Guest September 15, 2022
Written by Watkins Kelly Students received a campus alert Aug. 31 regarding students who had eggs and ice thrown at...

Workers preserve fallen tree on campus

by ciannajay September 08, 2022
The catalpa tree by Benson Auditorium has been a beloved staple on campus for several decades. On May 19, the...

Lynley Eller returns to Harding after traumatic brain injury

by Ben Lane September 08, 2022
Sophomore Lynley Eller has returned to campus and is taking the semester in stride after a traumatic brain injury from...

ARcare opens facility in Searcy

by Guest September 08, 2022
Written by Emily Stinnett ARcare will use the Downtown Church of Christ building to start a new daycare that focuses...

Bison football wins opening game

by Guest September 08, 2022
Written by Mitch Friesenborg Harding extended their road-game winning streak after outscoring East Central University 29-12 in a dominant win...

University offers new CFIT program

by sophierossitto September 08, 2022
Graduate students began classes at Harding this fall for a new cardiac device technology program, which is the first master’s...

Searcy summer — we're in business

by Guest September 01, 2022
Written by Stacy Roibal Multiple new business ventures have been in the works over the summer in Searcy. From coffee...

A new way to play

by maggiesamples September 01, 2022
The Department of Kinesiology faculty created a travel club sports program at Harding University over the 2022 summer break. Stephen...

Jubilee: a season of celebration

by Guest September 01, 2022
“Consecrate the fiftieth year and proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants. It shall be a jubilee for...

Construction continues around campus

by sophierossitto September 01, 2022
Workers moved forward on laying the foundation of a new academic building last week as crews continue to work on...

Reframing chapel: administration introduces changes

by Guest September 01, 2022
Written by Watkins Kelly Harding University’s administration announced multiple changes to chapel in the first week of the semester after...

Student Association celebrates 'Earth Week'

by kayleightritschler April 28, 2022
To celebrate Earth Day, the Student Association (SA) put on Earth Week from April 18-23, with a theme for the...

Social club hosts annual concert

by jacobmooney April 28, 2022
Men’s social club Theta hosted “Sketa” for their formal in downtown Searcy April 23 at Citizens Park.  Sketa was a...

Harding to implement changes to postal services on campus this summer

by sophierossitto April 28, 2022
Last week, a Harding official announced the University’s plans to close the federal post office on campus this summer and...

Interim University president surprised with 'Thank You' day

by hannahhackworth April 28, 2022
Students, faculty and staff across campus came together to say thank you to Dr. David Burks Wednesday, April 27, for...

Students tailgate final baseball game

by ethanconn April 28, 2022
Traditionally, tailgates at Harding only take place at football games in the fall. However, the Harding baseball team is getting...

ASLA provides loan help (sponsored ad)

by Guest April 22, 2022
Student loans, they can feel like a helpful friend when paying for school and a burdensome enemy when paying them...

Incoming University President shares his goals, visions

by Everett Kirkman April 21, 2022
The University announced Dr. Michael D. Williams as Harding’s sixth president at a press conference on Oct. 27. Since then,...

Ganus Building to be replaced by Holland-Waller Center

by Ben Lane April 21, 2022
The Ganus Building is scheduled to be demolished and replaced by the new Holland-Waller Center, bringing changes to departments and...

Two companies plan to expand services in Searcy

by Tiane Davis April 21, 2022
Bryce Corporation announced last Wednesday that the company would invest $80 million into expanding its operations in Searcy. With First...

Honors College announces new faculty fellow

by Sara McClaran April 21, 2022
Associate professor of English Dr. Amy Qualls has been chosen to serve a two year appointment as faculty fellow in...

Knights hosts annual jousting tournament on campus

by gabrielhuff April 21, 2022
Men’s social club Knights hosted a jousting tournament on April 16, an annual, interclub event Knights hosts every Spring Sing...
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    Accessibility issues

    by Guest March 16, 2023

    Written by Miranda Kiffmeyer We all understand the struggle of circling the parking lot looking for somewhere to park our vehicle, but have you ever struggled to enter a building…

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    Oscars and googly eyes

    by Guest March 16, 2023

    Written by Hannah Atkins Jobu Tupaki may not believe in any form of objective truth, but I believe in the truth that the film “Everything Everywhere All at Once” is…

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    Fruit Roll-Up ice cream

    by Guest March 16, 2023

    Written by Aidan Broome I do not own a TikTok account. At least not anymore. I am out of the loop on all the trendy audios and inside jokes and…

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    Go green

    by emmajones March 16, 2023

    One of the worst parts about going abroad last spring was missing out on some of my favorite seasonal food items that weren’t available in Europe — specifically the shamrock…

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    Which letter is missing from this column?

    by Michael Claxton March 16, 2023

    It’s been quite some time since I tried this. In 2012, I got up the nerve to write one of my “Bison” columns without using one specific letter from the…

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    The Iron Curtain

    by malachibrown March 16, 2023

    Harding has been a part of Searcy since 1933, and as an insider looking out, it seems like Searcy is not as infatuated with Harding as we would like to…

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    Professor visits campus to speak on spiritual, economic wellness

    by sophierossitto March 16, 2023

    Written by Sophie Rossitto // Photo by Macy Cox The American Studies Institute (ASI) welcomed an economics professor and author to campus March 13 to give a lecture on connections…

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    Student Association hosts Pi Day pie bake off

    by Guest March 16, 2023

    Written by Mattie Powers // Photo by Lauren Simmons The Student Association (SA) held a pie bake off March 14 in the Olen Hendrix Building to celebrate Pi Day.   Students…

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    New manager starts work at campus Media Center

    by Guest March 16, 2023

    Written by Caleb Chunn // Photo by Balazs Balassa A new Media Center manager began settling into the position last week. Jessa Morris has filled the role that had been…

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    Coach Morgan announces retirement

    by Guest March 16, 2023

    Written by Nic Fraraccio // Photo provided by Jeff Montgomery Jeff Morgan is the athletic director and former head coach for the Harding men’s basketball team. Morgan announced his retirement…

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    Harding track and field strives at national championship

    by Guest March 16, 2023

    Written by Emma Jones, Balazs Balassa and Morgan Wrigley // Photo by Balazs Balassa Five players from the Harding track and field teams earned All-America honors at the NCAA Division…

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    Lady Bisons softball players reveal good luck traditions

    by Guest March 16, 2023

    Written by Abbey Williams // Graphic by Wagner Valdez Harding athletes don’t always need luck, but some Lady Bison softball players have good luck traditions. Junior outfielder Ashton Bryce said…

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    Domestic violence prevention program expands in White County

    by malachibrown March 16, 2023

    Written by Malachi Brown // Graphic by Cooper Turman Bobbie Boozer, the new executive director of the White County Domestic Violence Prevention Program, began laying new foundations for education and…

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    Searcy businesses introduce new March menus

    by Guest March 16, 2023

    Written by Gabriel Huff, Emma Jones and Bailey Ridenour // Photo by Macy Cox Restaurants in the city of Searcy are showcasing new March menus in honor of St. Patrick’s…

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    Student teachers work during Harding spring break

    by Tiane Davis March 16, 2023

    Written by Tiane Davis // Photo provided by Abi Schliffka During Harding’s spring break, a group of students did not get the privilege of a week off from classes. The…

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    Professor discusses history of St. Patrick’s Day

    by Guest March 16, 2023

    Written by Sara Hook and Sophie Thibodeaux // Graphic by Cooper Turman People across the world come together every year on March 17 to celebrate the life of St. Patrick…

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    Green in history and at Harding

    by Guest March 16, 2023

    Written by Caleb Chunn // Photo provided by Kennedy Williamson From pots of gold and leprechauns to rainbows and shamrocks, St. Patrick’s Day is full of a complex color with…

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    Stroll through French culture with the French Embassy

    by Guest March 16, 2023

    Written by Mattie Powers // Graphic by Cooper Turman Harding University partnered with the French Embassy from Houston March 16 to host “A Stroll Through French Culture” on campus, marking…

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    Ambassador discusses efforts against human trafficking

    by Guest March 2, 2023

    Written by Morgan Wrigley // Photo by Macy Cox The Harding community heard from attorney and diplomat Ambassador John Cotton Richmond Feb. 23 as he spoke in chapel and on…

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    A&P Commission approves funding for robotics tournament

    by Guest March 2, 2023

    Written by Mattie Powers A special meeting of the Searcy Advertising and Tourism Promotion (A&P) Commission was held to discuss different matters Feb. 21, but one, in particular, was a…

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    HU16 presents ‘Shock Talk’

    by Guest March 2, 2023

    Written by Sophie Thibodeaux and Gabriel Huff // Photo by Balazs Balassa The HU16 news team has begun a new segment hosted by Dr. Jack Shock, distinguished professor of communication,…

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    Campus Life introduces Cotton Candy Friday

    by Guest March 2, 2023

    Written by Caleb Chunn // Photo by Lauren Simmons Campus Life officially launched a new weekly event called “Cotton Candy Friday” on Feb. 24, and students flocked to taste the…

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    Three players lead softball team to terrific start

    by Guest March 2, 2023

    Written by Nic Fraraccio // Photo by Balazs Balassa The Harding softball team has started their season off in dominant fashion, and three Lady Bisons have continued to lead the…

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    Patrick McGaha gets 600th win

    by Guest March 2, 2023

    Written by Spencer Aiello // Photo by McKenna Oliver The Harding baseball team beat Southern Nazarene University in a 11-5 victory Friday, Feb. 19, giving head coach Patrick McGaha his…

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    University announces student survey results, new philosophy of discipline

    by emmajones February 23, 2023

    Written by Emma Jones // Photo by Jillian Jarvis The University implemented a new “philosophy of discipline” into the Student Handbook, a decision that was announced during chapel Feb. 13…

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    First Spring King to be crowned tomorrow

    by gabrielhuff February 23, 2023

    Written by Gabriel Huff // Photos by Macy Cox The University will crown its first Spring King during halftime of the Bisons basketball game against Henderson State University Feb. 25,…

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    Aliens, balloons, and Communists – oh my!

    by Guest February 23, 2023

    Written by Mary Kyle Mills If you haven’t been keeping up with the news recently, you may have missed all the talk about UFOs, Russian fighter jets, the release of…

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    Comedy theory 101

    by Guest February 23, 2023

    Written by Andrew Williams Ever since the creation of humanity, we have searched for what is right and what is wrong. The quest for knowledge on good and evil, light…

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    Here say or heresy

    by Guest February 23, 2023

    Written by Emma Hayes “When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” – Maya Angelou Fellow students clap, cheer, gawk and giggle when it’s announced that…

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    Revival and resurrection

    by malachibrown February 23, 2023

    No doubt many of us have heard about the religious revival at Asbury University, a school quite like ours. Worship continued for 10 days straight, classes were put off, and…

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    Harding Theatre performs ‘The Crucible’

    by Guest February 23, 2023

    Written by Morgan Wrigley // Photo by Balazs Balassa Harding Theatre took the stage Thursday night for the first performance of their production of “The Crucible.” There will be three…

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    Students start Wolf Shirt Wednesday

    by Guest February 23, 2023

    Written by Abbey Williams // Photo provided by Abbey Williams There is a wolf pack of students roaming around campus, sporting wolf shirts every Wednesday. Started by sophomore Sam Taylor…

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    Delta Gamma Rho begins ballet club

    by Guest February 23, 2023

    Written by Nic Fraraccio // Photo provided by Delta Gamma Rho A group of students from women’s social club Delta Gamma Rho (DGR) have started a club to teach participants…

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    Track construction nearly complete, ready to host

    by Sara McClaran February 23, 2023

    Written by Sara Hook // Photo provided by Jeff Montgomery While construction of Harding’s new track and field stadium remains incomplete, with the stripes now painted, it is complete enough…

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    22 teams compete in annual pickle ball tournament

    by Guest February 23, 2023

    Written by Mattie Powers // Photo by Balazs Balassa Harding Recreation hosted its second annual pickleball tournament the weekend of Feb. 17-18 in the Ganus Activities Complex.  12 teams signed…

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    Lady Bisons continue to shine

    by Guest February 23, 2023

    Written by Spencer Aiello // Photo by Macy Cox The Harding women’s basketball team continues its successful season after winning its 10th straight home game this past week, pushing the…

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    Whataburger celebrates beginning construction on Searcy location

    by emmaweber February 23, 2023

    Written by Emma Weber // Graphic by Cooper Turman Whataburger and franchisee WAB Venture Inc. held a special event Feb. 20 to celebrate the construction of a new Whataburger at…

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    Harding hosts Arkansas National History Day event

    by Tiane Davis February 23, 2023

    Written by Tiane Davis // Graphic by Wagner Valdez The Region Eight Arkansas National History Day event is being hosted at Harding for the fourth consecutive year this weekend. Nine…

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    On faith and art

    by emmajones February 23, 2023

    I’ve been jokingly referring to this semester as my “Bible major semester,” as four of the five classes I’m taking count toward my Leadership and Ministry degree. My favorite out…

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    Women are God-chosen leaders

    by Guest February 23, 2023

    Written by Brianna Hall It was asserted that there is no theological argument to support women participating fully in worship. I will demonstrate the tenants of the biblical argument for…

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    Pranked

    by Michael Claxton February 23, 2023

    Some years ago, when I was new in town, I had a project to do at home. But it wasn’t a one-person job. So I ordered pizza, invited some friends…

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    Students visit historic Little Rock Central High School

    by sophierossitto February 23, 2023

    Written by Sophie Rossitto // Photo provided by the Black Student Association The Black Student Association (BSA) organized a visit to Little Rock Central High School Saturday, Feb. 18, allowing…

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    Students plan to attend upcoming mission trips

    by Guest February 23, 2023

    Written by Sophie Thibodeaux // Graphic by Wagner Valdez A number of students on campus will participate in both abroad and domestic mission campaigns during the upcoming spring break, which…

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    Q&A with ASI fellow Dr. Jason Jewell

    by Stacy Roibal February 23, 2023

    Written by Stacy Roibal // Photo by Balazs Balassa Dr. Jason Jewell is the department chair of humanities and the director of the Center for Great Books and Human Flourishing…

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    Music faculty perform as 242 Strings

    by Guest February 23, 2023

    Written by Bailey Ridenour // Photo by Macy Cox Harding University hosted the 242 Strings Concert chamber ensemble in the Reynolds Recital Hall Tuesday, Feb. 21.  242 Strings is a…

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    Another club skates across campus

    by Guest February 23, 2023

    Written by Caleb Chunn // Photo by Balazs Balassa A new skate club has made its way onto the campus scene, started by a few students who not only want…

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    ASI continues distinguished lecture series with Miller

    by Guest February 16, 2023

    Written by Nic Fraraccio // Photo by Balazs Balassa The Harding American Studies Institute (ASI) hosted Michael Matheson Miller, director and producer of the award-winning documentary “Poverty Inc.,” in the…

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    Harding to host annual women’s conference

    by Guest February 16, 2023

    Written by Abbey Williams // Graphic by Cooper Turman, photo provided by Bloom Conference Harding has hosted the Bloom Women’s Conference for 28 years, and this year the event will…

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    Breaking out: University introduces breakout chapels 

    by gabrielhuff February 16, 2023

    Written by Gabriel Huff // Photo by Macy Cox The University commenced its new breakout chapel program last week, instituting 11 different chapel sessions across campus in an effort to…

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    BSA hosts lecture on Black church theology

    by Sara McClaran February 16, 2023

    Written by Sara Hook // Photo by Balazs Balassa The Black Student Association (BSA) welcomed Dr. Kenneth Gilmore to campus Feb. 9 to speak on the theology and history of…

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    Men’s track crushes multiple records

    by Guest February 16, 2023

    Written by Spencer Aiello // Photo by Balazs Balassa The Harding men’s track and field team is continuing to dominate after returning from the Washburn Open Feb. 3-4 and the…

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    Women’s and men’s tennis teams push through season

    by macycox February 16, 2023

    Written by Macy Cox // Graphic by Wagner Valdez The men’s and women’s tennis teams lost to Drury University Feb. 10 but won against Emporia State University Feb. 11 at…

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    Bison baseball kicks off season with five straight wins

    by Guest February 16, 2023

    Written by Bailey Ridenour // Photo by Balazs Balassa The Bison baseball team started the season strong with a record-breaking series against Delta State University at Jerry Moore field Sunday,…

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    Construction on Berryhill Park courts continues

    by Tiane Davis February 16, 2023

    Written by Tiane Davis // Photo by Macy Cox Delk Construction is making progress on the new pickleball court project at Berryhill Park, which was approved in August. The project…

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    CDC trailers on campus collect local health data

    by Guest February 16, 2023

    Written by Sophie Thibodeaux // Photo by Balazs Balassa The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had trailers parked beside the Ganus Activities Complex (GAC) since last November for…

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    New restaurant opens in downtown Searcy

    by emmaweber February 16, 2023

    Written by Emma Weber // Photo by Macy Cox Kyle Dismang and his three partners opened their first location of 501 North Bar in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 2017. Following…

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    New chess club competes in Little Rock tournament

    by Guest February 16, 2023

    Written by Bailey Ridenour and Emma Jones // Photo provided by Tate Allen Harding’s new chess club sent students to a chess tournament this past weekend in Little Rock.  The…

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    HEAL offers new classes and events this spring

    by Stacy Roibal February 16, 2023

    Written by Stacy Roibal // Graphic by Wagner Valdez HU Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) has introduced various new opportunities for students to get involved this semester. They are offering…

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    Tri Sigma Delta revived as 14th women’s social club

    by Guest February 16, 2023

    Written by Mattie Powers // Pulled from 1997-1998 Petit Jean yearbook A former women’s social club, Tri Sigma Delta, is making its comeback to Harding this semester with new members,…

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    Delta Nu hosts Anti-Valentine’s Party

    by Guest February 16, 2023

    Written by Morgan Wrigley // Photo provided by Delta Nu Women’s social club Delta Nu celebrated “Anti-Valentine’s Day” Sunday, Feb. 12. Members said the celebration looked different this year as…

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    Death and taxes

    by malachibrown February 16, 2023

    I came to terms with my mortality a while ago over a wide array of experiences with bad driving, club sports injuries and five semesters of biblical languages. More recently,…

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    Crafting is engineering

    by Guest February 16, 2023

    By Amelia Slater When people ask my major and I tell them it’s mechanical engineering, they usually cower in fear over the thought of upper-level math and science classes. The…

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    Super Bowl and beyond

    by Guest February 16, 2023

    By Caleb Chunn Super Bowl Sunday has come and gone, and in its wake it has left some interesting plot lines that have turned thousands of regular fans of the…

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    Black History Month

    by Guest February 16, 2023

    By Princess Welch When you think of history, where does your mind go? Does it go back to those lessons in high school or elementary? “In 1492 Columbus sailed the…

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    The lighter side of chapel – part three

    by Michael Claxton February 16, 2023

    Did you know the chapel stage was once almost on fire? A half-century ago, before the Benson Auditorium was built, chapel was in the Anthony and Wright Administration Building auditorium.…

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    For the love of love

    by emmajones February 16, 2023

    One of the most influential figures of my freshman year was then-senior Kinsey Stubblefield. Kinsey was the opinions editor for The Bison, and after my very first Bison meeting, she…

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    Harding University in Florence students get stuck in Little Rock

    by Guest February 9, 2023

    Written by Caleb Chunn // Graphic by Cooper Turman A group of three students were attempting to fly to their Harding University in Florence abroad program in Italy on Feb.…

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    Slader’s Alaskan Dumpling Co. hosts birthday party for Harry Styles

    by Tiane Davis February 9, 2023

    Written by Tiane Davis Slader’s Alaskan Dumpling Co. hosted a birthday party for Harry Styles at their main location Feb. 1.  Sophomore Jiana Manglicmot, who recently became an events coordinator…

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    Students attend annual National Prayer Breakfast

    by Guest February 9, 2023

    Written by Mattie Powers A group of Harding students took a trip to Washington D.C. for the annual National Prayer Breakfast on Feb. 2.  The breakfast happens every year on…

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    Students enjoy snow days after winter storm

    by Guest February 9, 2023

    Written by Sophie Thibodeaux // Photo by Balazs Balassa Snow and ice covered Harding’s campus last week, allowing students and faculty to take a break from chapel and all in-person…

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    Organizations and businesses prepare for Valentine’s Day events

    by emmajones February 9, 2023

    Written by Emma Jones // Photo by Balazs Balassa Several campus organizations and businesses around Searcy are planning events and specials to prepare for Valentine’s Day next Tuesday, Feb. 14. …

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    Harding Assassins return for second year

    by Guest February 9, 2023

    Written by Morgan Wrigley // Graphic by Cooper Turman The Harding Assassins are back for another year of the game, and this year brought more players. Started by seniors Hannah…

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    Harding softball begins season in Louisiana

    by Guest February 9, 2023

    Written by Nic Fraraccio // Photo provided by Bisons Softball The Lady Bisons softball team began their season last weekend with a five-game tournament at the Mardis Gras Invitational in…

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    HULA rearranges trip due to protests

    by emmajones February 2, 2023

    Written by Emma Jones // Photo provided by Jeana Willmon The spring 2023 Harding University in Latin America (HULA) program has slightly rearranged its planned itinerary due to continued protests…

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    Celebrating manhood

    by Guest February 2, 2023

    Written by Gilley Wright Why would a woman write an article celebrating manhood? Because not many women would read it if it were written by a man. In our society,…

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    OMW to play BOTW

    by emmajones February 2, 2023

    If you know me very well, then you know my favorite video game ever is “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” (BOTW). BOTW is an open-world action-adventure game…

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    The lighter side of chapel – part two

    by Michael Claxton February 2, 2023

    Many great stories from Harding’s past have been told during chapel. Bible building namesake Jim Bill McInteer once shared how as a freshman in the 1940s he ran afoul of…

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    Avatar: The Way of Water

    by Guest February 2, 2023

    Written by Nic Fraraccio My excitement was at an all-time high on Dec. 16, 2022. After 13 years, James Cameron and his team brought us “Avatar: The Way of Water.” …

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    Give yourself some credit

    by Guest February 2, 2023

    Written by Grace Winfree Throughout the last few years, I have found there are two sides of the academic coin. Regarding attitudes, a student can either view her schoolwork as…

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    The DreamWorks renaissance is here

    by Guest February 2, 2023

    Written by Alexandra Wisner “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” may have spent 11 years in development purgatory (purgatorio?), but it’s easily one of the best DreamWorks Animation movies in…

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    Climbing on the housetop

    by malachibrown February 2, 2023

    This year I played the classic game — as an upperclassman, active club member and beau — of trying to get out of Spring Sing. My friends and I agreed…

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    Gov. Sanders signs order regarding academic finances

    by Guest February 2, 2023

    Written by Sophie Thibodeaux and Sophie Rossitto // Graphic by Wagner Valdez Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed an executive order concerning academic and financial plans in the state on…

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    Harding alumnus visits campus to present original paintings

    by Guest February 2, 2023

    Written by Bailey Ridenour // Photo by Balazs Balassa Students, staff and faculty gathered in the Stevens Art and Design Center Jan. 24 to listen to alumnus John Roberts present…

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    Students attend Sundance Film Festival for first time in three years

    by Guest February 2, 2023

    Written by Spencer Aiello // Photo provided by Alita O’Leary A group of Harding students and faculty returned to campus last Saturday from a trip to the Sundance Film Festival…

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    Track welcomes Ukrainian athletes

    by maggiesamples February 2, 2023

    Written by Maggie Samples // Photo by Balazs Balassa Three Ukrainian athletes joined the Harding track and field team this semester to train together, making a positive impact on the…

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    “Turn Me Up” crushes “Jackboys” in 3 vs. 3 tournament

    by Guest February 2, 2023

    Written by Caleb Chunn // Photo by Balazs Balassa The team known as “Turn Me Up” made up of junior Daniel Clothier and sophomores D. Ray Brown and Preston Weaver…

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    Zeta Rho, TNT prevail in club volleyball championships

    by Guest February 2, 2023

    Written by Abbey Williams // Photo by Gabriel Huff Women’s social club Zeta Rho A team won the women’s club volleyball championship against women’s social club Delta Gamma Rho (DGR)…

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    Neighborhood Pet Shoppe provides new options for pet owners

    by Guest February 2, 2023

    Written by Mattie Powers // Photo by Macy Cox A new pet store called Neighborhood Pet Shoppe has come to Searcy, offering various goods and services for animals.  The store sells…

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    Searcy renovates roads around campus

    by emmaweber February 2, 2023

    Written by Emma Weber // Photo by Macy Cox Many roads around campus and the greater Searcy area have been undergoing improvements.  Director of the Physical Resource Department Danny DeRamus…

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    University alumnus completes first month as Searcy mayor

    by sophierossitto February 2, 2023

    Written by Sophie Rossitto // Photo provided by Mat Faulkner Harding alumnus Mat Faulkner stepped into a new role as Searcy mayor last month, as he helped initiate plans to…

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    Harding introduces new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program

    by Guest February 2, 2023

    Written by Morgan Wrigley // Graphic by Cooper Turman Harding has introduced a new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program in January at the Rogers, Arkansas, campus that offers…

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    Q&A with Susan Grogan and Emmie Mercer: Achievement in Teaching award recipients

    by Stacy Roibal February 2, 2023

    Written by Stacy Roibal // Graphic by Cooper Turman Every spring, professors from various departments receive the Achievement in Teaching award. In 2022 the recipients were Dr. Lance Hawley (Bible),…

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    Searcy Mission House hosts first guests

    by Guest February 2, 2023

    Written by Nic Fraraccio // Photo provided by Justin Bland Harding exercise and sports science professor Justin Bland welcomed his first missionary family at the beginning of the spring semester…

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    Harding Dining holds sushi class for students

    by macycox February 2, 2023

    Written by Macy Cox // Photo by Macy Cox Harding Dining hosted its first Teaching Kitchen event this semester with chef Andrew Post on Jan. 25, teaching students how to…

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    English Department celebrates birthday of Robert Burns

    by Sara McClaran February 2, 2023

    Written by Sara Hook // Photo by Balazs Balassa The English Department hosted its eighth annual Burns supper Jan. 28, celebrating the birthday of Scottish poet Robert Burns with bagpipe…

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    Harding students take charge of Harding Place bingo

    by Tiane Davis February 2, 2023

    Written by Tiane Davis // Photo by Balazs Balassa Two Harding students took charge of Saturday bingo at Harding Place last semester, and their participation every week has sparked a…

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    Student uses small business to share her love for cooking

    by Guest January 26, 2023

    Written by Sophie Thibodeaux // Photo by Macy Cox As students at Harding grow and evolve in their spiritual and professional journey, many find themselves taking up unexpected projects they…

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    Chorus travels for Mississippi performance

    by Guest January 26, 2023

    Written by Morgan Wrigley // Photo provided by Zach Bishop The Harding University Chorus traveled to Olive Branch, Mississippi, last weekend to conduct a performance, marking the first time the…

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    “Play That Goes Wrong” wins four awards

    by Guest January 26, 2023

    Written by Bailey Ridenour // Photo by Madison Meyer The Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre (SSDT) performance of “The Play That Goes Wrong” garnered four awards in December after being nominated…

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    Men’s and women’s track and field begins season with success

    by Guest January 26, 2023

    Written by Nic Fraraccio The Harding men’s and women’s track teams began their indoor season Jan. 13 at the Arkansas Invitational in Fayetteville, then hit the road again the next…

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    Football alumni receive Division II honors

    by Guest January 26, 2023

    Written by Spencer Aiello The Don Hansen Division II All-America committee recently gave alumni Patrick Healy and Cade Pugh honorable mention All-American honors for their performance during the 2022 season.…

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    Arts and Life hosts first event of the semester

    by Guest January 26, 2023

    Written by Mattie Powers // Photo by Macy Cox Harding University had its first Arts and Life Performance Series event of the semester by hosting the Ted Ludwig Jazz Trio…

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    College of Education introduces new course

    by Guest January 26, 2023

    Written by Caleb Chunn The College of Education is offering two sections in January and April of a new one-credit hour course titled: “Engaging Communities Through Mission,” taught by the…

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    Administration enforces faculty reductions to rightsize University

    by emmajones January 19, 2023

    Written by Emma Jones // Graphic by Cooper Turman The Harding administration implemented reduction measures affecting 35 faculty members at the end of the fall 2022 semester in order to…

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    Construction continues across campus

    by Stacy Roibal January 19, 2023

    Written by Stacy Roibal // Photo by Balazs Balassa Harding’s campus has been undergoing various changes over the course of the current school year, and there are still more projects…

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    “Larger than life”: Family, friends, co-workers remember Lindy Ingram

    by gabrielhuff January 19, 2023

    Written by Gabriel Huff // Photo provided by Jeff Montgomery Family and friends mourned and celebrated the life of Lindy Ingram, 60, after she died unexpectedly on Dec. 31, 2022. …

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    Student Health Services offers nurse practitioner

    by Tiane Davis January 19, 2023

    Written by Tiane Davis // Graphic by Cooper Turman Director of Student Health Services Mary Darden announced in an email Jan. 9 that students would have access to a board-certified…

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    Cows cause campus chaos

    by emmajones January 19, 2023

    Written by Emma Jones // Graphic by Cooper Turman At least two cows that were spotted on campus on the night of Wednesday, Jan. 11, caused much excitement as many…

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    Bison basketball teams drive season further

    by Guest January 19, 2023

    Written by Spencer Aiello // Photo by Macy Cox The men’s and women’s basketball teams came back from winter break last week and began preparing for the second half of…

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    Players Only

    by Guest January 19, 2023

    Written by Noah Haileab “Players Only” is a special column written by Harding athletes. In this week’s issue, freshman cross-country runner Noah Haileab describes the emotions a runner feels at…

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    Hawley energizes Lady Bison basketball

    by Guest January 19, 2023

    Written by Nic Fraraccio // Photo by Macy Cox Junior forward Sage Hawley has continued to lead the way on and off the court for the Harding women’s basketball team.…

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    Police investigate apartment shootings in Searcy

    by sophierossitto January 19, 2023

    Written by Sophie Rossitto // Graphic by Cooper Turman Police last week were investigating two of three nighttime shootings that took place Jan. 3 in Searcy, including one at an…

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    New shopping opportunities come to Searcy

    by Guest January 19, 2023

    Written by Bailey Ridenour // Photo by Macy Cox The Searcy Regional Chamber of Commerce announced during the Dec. 13 Searcy City Council meeting tentative plans for new developments within…

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    Remembering the legacy of Dr. King

    by Guest January 19, 2023

    Written by Sophie Thibodeaux and Emma Jones // Graphic by Wagner Valdez Students at Harding had Monday, Jan. 16, off for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The break provided a…

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    Honors College offers study abroad trip for the first time in nearly 10 years

    by Guest January 19, 2023

    Written by Morgan Wrigley // Photo by Gabriel Huff The Honors College embarked on a study abroad trip for the first time in about a decade to Greece with 43…

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    Departments offer new classes across campus

    by Guest January 19, 2023

    Written by Camille White // Photo by Balazs Balassa Harding introduced several new courses to campus this semester, aiming to help students expand their skills and knowledge.   The Department of…

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    Student Association hosts first birthday bash

    by Guest January 19, 2023

    Written by Mattie Powers // Photo by Macy Cox The Student Association (SA) kicked off the spring semester with a birthday bash Jan. 12 for students whose birthdays were over…

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    Fresh new menu introduced at Tacker’s

    by Guest January 19, 2023

    Written by Caleb Chunn // Graphic by Cooper Turman The Tacker’s Shake Shack location in the Student Center announced Jan. 9 the addition of several new items to their menu…

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    The lighter side of chapel – part one

    by Michael Claxton January 19, 2023

    By Michael Claxton Since I did not attend a Christian college, chapel was new to me when I came to Harding in 2003. I remember being deeply moved by the…

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    Surprised by a discordant note

    by Guest January 19, 2023

    John Reese An admired friend wrote a piece in The Bison on Oct. 28 promoting women preachers as “heroes of the faith.” I was surprised that the author, as a…

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    New year, new me?

    by emmajones January 19, 2023

    By Emma Jones There have been plenty of opinions expressed about New Year’s resolutions over the years — but love them or hate them, find them effective or not, you…

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    Living for the Weekends

    by Guest January 19, 2023

    By Malachi Brown Before classes started, and all the homework started to pile up, I christened myself determined to read at least one book for fun this semester. I wanted…

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    Remembering Fred Jewell

    by Guest January 19, 2023

    By Kathy Dillion Several years back we, as faculty, began to hear that students today seek to know their professors in a way previous generations did not. While there may…

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    What is a Christian’s Legacy?

    by Guest January 19, 2023

    By Megan Sledge What do you want to be remembered for? The world is on track to run itself dry with the pace life is moving at today. I feel…

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    Reflecting on MLK day

    by Guest January 19, 2023

    By Halle MillerIn a time where Christianity and people who claim to be Christian are the source of much hatred and divisiveness, America unites to celebrate someone who put Jesus…

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    Annual Five Minute Film Festival to be held tonight

    by Guest December 8, 2022

    Written by Mitch Friesenborg and Emma Jones // Graphic by Wagner Valdez Harding students will have the chance to showcase their short film projects tonight at the Five Minute Film…

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    HCJA hosts murder mystery event

    by Sara McClaran December 8, 2022

    Photo by Balazs Balassa The Harding Criminal Justice Association (HCJA) hosted an event on Dec. 6 for students from the criminal justice department, challenging them to find the culprit of…

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    Basketball teams open conference play

    by sophierossitto December 8, 2022

    Photo by Madison Meyer The Harding women’s basketball team picked up a pair of wins last week, and the men’s team dropped two games in a row, as both squads…

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    Men’s cross-country places 11th at regional championships

    by Guest December 8, 2022

    Written by Carter Thweatt // Photo provided by the Great American Conference The Harding men’s cross-country team wrapped up a successful season last month with an appearance at the Division…

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    Christmas Market features student-owned businesses

    by ciannajay December 8, 2022

    Photo by Balazs Balassa Students across campus explore their hobbies and prepare for their futures by running small businesses. The Christmas Market gathered these student-run businesses in the Hammond Student…

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    Harding Theatre presents winter show, “The Rivals”

    by maggiesamples December 8, 2022

    Photo by Madison Meyer The Harding University Theatre Department will perform “The Rivals” for this year’s winter play on Dec. 8, 9 and 10. The play will be performed with…

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    SA holds second-annual club cookoff

    by Guest December 8, 2022

    Written by Watkins Kelly // Photo by Macy Cox Harding’s Student Association (SA) held the second annual club cookoff on Friday, Dec. 2. Teams of three representing four different social…

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    University announces merge of arts and humanities, sciences colleges

    by Bison Staff December 1, 2022

    Written by Ben Lane and Emma Jones // Graphic by Cooper Turman Harding University announced that starting in the 2023-2024 school year, the College of Arts and Humanities and the…

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    ASI hosts bestselling author Bob Goff

    by Guest December 1, 2022

    Written by Emily Stinnett // Photo by Macy Cox The Harding University American Studies Institute (ASI) concluded its distinguished lecture series for the semester on Tuesday, Nov. 29, with Bob…

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    Candidates compete for Searcy mayor as runoff election approaches

    by gabrielhuff December 1, 2022

    Graphic by Cooper Turman Early voting is in motion for Searcy mayor as incumbent Kyle Osborne goes head-to-head with businessman Mat Faulkner in the city’s Dec. 6 runoff election after…

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    Volleyball finishes record-breaking season at NCAA tournament

    by emmajones December 1, 2022

    Photo by Madison Meyer The Lady Bison volleyball team finished their 2022 season on Nov. 18 as season and tournament champions in the Great American Conference (GAC), with an overall…

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    “The Play That Goes Wrong” nominated for seven awards

    by Guest November 17, 2022

    Written by Emily Stinnett // Photo by Madison Meyer The Searcy Summer Dinner Theater (SSDT) performance of “The Play That Goes Wrong” was nominated for seven awards from BroadwayWorld. “The…

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    Thundering Herd welcomes high school guest participants

    by Guest November 17, 2022

    Written by Mitch Friesenborg // Graphic by Cooper Turman Harding University welcomed high school band players from across the country to play in the Thundering Herd Marching Band on Saturday,…

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    Megias leads women’s cross country team on and off the track

    by Sara McClaran November 17, 2022

    Photo by Tommy Valente With four First Team All-Great American Conference (GAC) honors, junior Nieves Megias is one of the Harding women’s cross-country team’s star players. While she placed ninth,…

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    Events held in Searcy community to honor veterans

    by maggiesamples November 17, 2022

    Photo by Jeff Montgomery The American Studies Institute (ASI) held its annual Veteran’s Day breakfast on Nov. 11 in Cone Chapel to honor veterans in the Harding community. Dr. John…

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    Men’s social clubs hold ‘Battle of the Bands’

    by Guest November 17, 2022

    Written by Carter Thweatt // Photo by Bailey Ridenour Harding students turned out in big numbers on Nov. 4 to watch men’s social clubs Knights, Omega Phi and Titans host…

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    HU16 covers state and local elections live

    by Guest November 10, 2022

    Written by Carter Thweatt // Photo by Madison Meyer Harding’s HU16 broadcast station was on the air live on Nov. 8 to livestream Arkansas’ midterm election results, producing a special…

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    Basketball teams start seasons with high hopes

    by Ben Lane November 10, 2022

    Graphic by Wagner Valdez The Harding women’s basketball team begins their season this weekend against Emporia State University and Missouri Southern State University, two games that could determine future tournament…

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    Community organization holds sixth annual Thankfulness Beats and Eats

    by sophierossitto November 10, 2022

    Photo by Macy Cox A local organization hosted an annual Thanksgiving event in downtown Searcy to bring members of the community together on Sunday, featuring new activities and collaborations with…

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    Galaxy participates in Club Week for first time since regrouping

    by Guest November 10, 2022

    Written by Mitch Friesenborg // Photo by Madison Meyer Men’s social club Galaxy, which just celebrated its 75th anniversary on Homecoming weekend, participated in Club Week for the first time…

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    Students take advantage of nearby concerts

    by Guest November 10, 2022

    Written by Watkins Kelly // Photo by Balazs Balassa Concerts near and far this past week brought Harding students together to enjoy community and music.  Nearly 50 Harding students made…

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    ASI holds panel with focus on food insecurity

    by emmajones November 3, 2022

    Photo by Macy Cox Harding University’s American Studies Institute (ASI) hosted its second distinguished lecture series event of the semester on Wednesday, Nov. 2, to focus on the topic of…

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    Honor society hosts mental health panel on campus

    by Guest November 3, 2022

    Written by Charli Turner // Graphic by Wagner Valdez Alpha Pi Chi, Harding’s counseling honor society, hosted a mental health panel on Tuesday, Nov. 1, called “Mind Your Gaps,” in…

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    Tennis player returns from injury to win conference tournament

    by sophierossitto November 3, 2022

    Photo by Balazs Balassa One Harding tennis player described the feeling of stepping onto the court for her first competition this fall, four months after undergoing major surgery, as surreal.…

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    Students pack over 10,000 meals with Honors College

    by Guest November 3, 2022

    Written by Mitch Friesenborg // Photo by Balazs Balassa Dozens of Harding students with plastic gloves and hairnets gathered around funnels in the rotunda of the McInteer Bible and World…

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    Local churches bring fall festivities to Searcy

    by ciannajay November 3, 2022

    Photo by Madison Meyer Several churches hosted fall festivals last weekend to connect with the community, gathering people from all over Searcy in fall-themed fellowship. Downtown Church of Christ held…

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    HU Theatre presents “Cinderella”

    by Ben Lane October 27, 2022

    Photo by Madison Meyer Harding University’s annual Homecoming musical premieres tonight in Benson Auditorium, continuing a homecoming tradition that has been in place since 1970. This year’s show is Rodgers…

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    Kilts and Coffee brings Searcy community together

    by emmajones October 27, 2022

    Photo by Julianne Baker Searcy Beats and Eats and Harding’s Arts and Life Series collaborated to host Kilts and Coffee last Friday, Oct. 21, with community vendors and Celtic-themed entertainment.…

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    Midnight Madness kicks off basketball season

    by Stacy Roibal October 27, 2022

    Photo by Macy Cox This past Monday night, Harding’s basketball teams kicked off the beginning of their season alongside the Harding cheerleaders and a crowd of supporters at the annual…

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    Social clubs prepare for Homecoming Parade

    by Guest October 27, 2022

    Written by Carter Thweatt // Graphic by Wagner Valdez This weekend will be a busy one, with Harding’s Homecoming celebrations reaching their peak tomorrow afternoon. Homecoming events began Thursday morning…

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    Regina celebrates 75th anniversary

    by Sara McClaran October 27, 2022

    Social clubs have been a staple of University life for many years. One of the oldest, women’s social club Regina, will be celebrating its 75th anniversary this weekend. Regina alumna…

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    James Huff receives another research grant

    by Guest October 21, 2022

    Written by Carter Thweatt // Photo by Macy Cox In spring 2021, Dr. James Huff, associate professor of engineering, received a $575,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to…

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    Duo tackles issue of food insecurity on campus

    by Guest October 21, 2022

    Written by The Bison Staff / Photo by Macy Cox Junior Tucker Lovell and Dr. Andrea Morris, assistant to the provost for strategic initiatives, are raising awareness for a need…

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    Freshmen bring people together with “Bison Babble”

    by Guest October 21, 2022

    Written by Watkins Kelly A group of students has found a creative way to bring people together this semester. In the dorm one night around curfew, a small group of…

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    Putting the pieces together

    by Guest October 21, 2022

    Written by Emily Stinnett / Photo by Balazs Balassa Students are completing puzzles in the library at a faster pace than in previous years. About every week a new 1,000-piece…

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    Harding golf teams find success

    by Guest October 21, 2022

    Written by Erin Marshall The Harding men’s and women’s golf teams are experiencing success this season. Men’s and women’s head coach Dustin Howell said the men’s team has had its…

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    El Puente celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

    by Guest October 21, 2022

    Written by Eli Roberts // Photo by Madison Meyer El Puente is a faith-oriented, nonprofit organization assisting and providing help to Spanish speakers through various services to improve the quality…

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    University executes new check-in procedures for chapel

    by gabrielhuff October 14, 2022

    Logan Light, assistant dean for Campus Life and Chapel Programs, announced the implementation of a new swipe-in system for students on Monday, Oct. 3, during chapel service in Benson Auditorium,…

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    Relay for Life event to happen tonight

    by sophierossitto October 13, 2022

    Students from different clubs and organizations have come together to organize Harding’s annual Relay for Life fundraiser, which is scheduled to kick off this evening on the Front Lawn with…

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    Lady Bisons set win-streak record

    by Guest October 13, 2022

    Written by Watkins Kelly The Lady Bisons volleyball team set a school record of 18 straight wins with their defeat of the Southwestern Oklahoma State University Bulldogs 3-1 (23-25, 25-23,…

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    Coffee options in Searcy expanding

    by Guest October 13, 2022

    Written by Erin Marshall and Emma Jones In the last few weeks, Searcy has seen some changes to several coffee shops around town.  On Sept. 30, Nova Joe’s announced via…

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    Bike Gang rolls through campus

    by Guest October 13, 2022

    Written by Carter Thweatt If you’ve been on Harding’s campus or the streets of Searcy on any Sunday night recently, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the “Bike Gang” riding…

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    Harding students from Florida react to Hurricane Ian

    by sophierossitto October 6, 2022

    When a powerful hurricane swept across Florida Sept. 28, one Harding student said he spent much of the day answering and making calls to family and friends back home in…

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    Harding students to participate in business competitions

    by ciannajay October 6, 2022

    Students interested in entrepreneurship can present their startup ideas in two business case competitions — the Bison Pitch Competition at Harding and the statewide Arkansas Governor’s Cup, both of which…

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    Hard work paid off: Two Harding seniors run marathon

    by Guest October 6, 2022

    Written by Carter Thweatt Many students tend to sleep in or tailgate at Bison Park on Saturdays, but recently, two Harding students went for something a little different. On Sept.…

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    TNT holds hit-a-thon fundraiser

    by Guest October 6, 2022

    Written by Emily Stinnett Members of men’s social club TNT hosted a “hit-a-thon” fundraiser as a contribution to Relay for Life on Sept. 30. Members were given 10 attempts to…

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    ASI kicks off distinguished lecture series with Kennedy

    by emmajones September 29, 2022

    The Harding University American Studies Institute (ASI) hosted high school football coach Joe Kennedy and attorneys Michael Berry and Stephanie Taub on Sept. 22 to discuss their roles in a…

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    University centers Lectureship around Christ and culture

    by maggiesamples September 29, 2022

    Harding University hosted the 2022 Bible Lectureship this week, inviting alumni and other interested parties to listen to speakers at various times and locations around campus. This is the 99th…

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    Bisons drop to OBU in first loss of season

    by Guest September 29, 2022

    Editor’s Note: This article has been removed because it came to The Bison’s attention that it contained a fabricated quote. The Bison regrets the error. A more extensive statement on…

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    Veterans chit, chat and chew together

    by Guest September 29, 2022

    Written by Emma Weber Three years ago during the end of summer, veteran Bill Morton, known on the road as “Rhino,” and some friends came into the local Searcy diner…

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    Q&A with Lisa Williams, ambassador for Harding

    by Stacy Roibal September 29, 2022

    Q: Can you tell me a little bit about yourself, some basic background? A: I grew up in West Virginia, on a mountaintop basically. I was more of an outdoor…

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    University celebrates Williams’ inauguration

    by Ben Lane September 22, 2022

    Harding University inaugurated Mike Williams as president on Sept. 16 as a culmination of a series of events celebrating the beginning of his presidency and also marked the start of…

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    Students compete in spikeball tournament

    by Guest September 22, 2022

    Written by Mitch Friesenborg A spikeball tournament took place at the Harding intramural fields last Saturday, Sept. 17. The tournament was a way to advertise the sport to students around…

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    Get Down Downtown Festival Returns

    by Guest September 22, 2022

    Written by Carter Thweatt Downtown Searcy will be the place to be as the annual Get Down Downtown festival returns this weekend.  The festival has occurred 13 times in the…

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    Songwriting contest ends in recording workshop

    by Sara McClaran September 22, 2022

    The Department of Music concluded a songwriting contest on Sept. 17, with a music tracking workshop led by bluegrass musician Tim Crouch. The winners of the contest were senior integrated…

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    Concerts held as part of inauguration celebrations

    by Stacy Roibal September 22, 2022

    There were multiple live performances on campus over the inauguration and Family Weekend as part of the celebration for Harding’s sixth president.  On Thursday, Sept. 15, Campus Life brought in…

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    Foreign Language Department brings back after-school program

    by Stacy Roibal September 16, 2022

    Dr. Kristi Bond, chair of the Department of Foreign Languages and International Studies, recently announced the return of the KidLingo after-school language program. Bond said in an email sent to…

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    Deans extend social club process

    by Guest September 16, 2022

    Written by Emily Stinnett The deans have extended the social club process by one week and spaced out club events to allow potential new members (PNMs) more time to decide…

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    Pep rally hypes students up for football season

    by Guest September 15, 2022

    Written by Mitch Friesenborg The Harding Bisons started their season with a bang with their win against East Central University on Sept. 1. The hype for the football team only…

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    Harding employees bring families to swim sessions on campus

    by sophierossitto September 15, 2022

    Harding faculty and staff members have been able to spend time with their children in the Ganus Athletic Center (GAC) pool this month during a new series of swim times…

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    HU Film Club views “Jaws” in 3D

    by Guest September 15, 2022

    Written by Carter Thweatt            The Harding University Film Club enjoys getting together to watch a movie every Monday night. Recently, they had an event that was a little out…

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    CPE hosts Meet the Firms and Tech Fair event

    by Ben Lane September 15, 2022

    Last week the Center for Professional Excellence (CPE) hosted a combined Meet the Firms and Tech Fair event, which are annual events intended to connect students and employers.  The Sept.…

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    Students wear white day after Labor Day

    by ciannajay September 15, 2022

    Senior Abbey Masters organized a group of students to wear white on Sept. 6, the day after Labor Day, to challenge the fashion rule that has been around since the…

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    Searcy Police and Public Safety investigate egging incidents

    by Guest September 15, 2022

    Written by Watkins Kelly Students received a campus alert Aug. 31 regarding students who had eggs and ice thrown at them from a moving vehicle the previous night. The same…

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    Workers preserve fallen tree on campus

    by ciannajay September 8, 2022

    The catalpa tree by Benson Auditorium has been a beloved staple on campus for several decades. On May 19, the tree split in half, yet, in a peculiar turn of…

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    Lynley Eller returns to Harding after traumatic brain injury

    by Ben Lane September 8, 2022

    Sophomore Lynley Eller has returned to campus and is taking the semester in stride after a traumatic brain injury from a car crash in November 2021.  Eller said her return…

  • ARcare opens facility in Searcy

    by Guest September 8, 2022

    Written by Emily Stinnett ARcare will use the Downtown Church of Christ building to start a new daycare that focuses on children from low-income families.  ARcare is a community health…

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    Bison football wins opening game

    by Guest September 8, 2022

    Written by Mitch Friesenborg Harding extended their road-game winning streak after outscoring East Central University 29-12 in a dominant win on Sept. 1.  Coming into the game with an all-time…

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    University offers new CFIT program

    by sophierossitto September 8, 2022

    Graduate students began classes at Harding this fall for a new cardiac device technology program, which is the first master’s degree program in the world for this field. Fourteen students…

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    Searcy summer — we’re in business

    by Guest September 1, 2022

    Written by Stacy Roibal Multiple new business ventures have been in the works over the summer in Searcy. From coffee to retail, the community is taking strides in the right…

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    A new way to play

    by maggiesamples September 1, 2022

    The Department of Kinesiology faculty created a travel club sports program at Harding University over the 2022 summer break. Stephen Burks, chair of the department, and Braden Henderson, supervisor of…

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    Jubilee: a season of celebration

    by Guest September 1, 2022

    “Consecrate the fiftieth year and proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants. It shall be a jubilee for you,” (Leviticus 25:10).  Hidden in the scriptures that people often…

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    Construction continues around campus

    by sophierossitto September 1, 2022

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    Reframing chapel: administration introduces changes

    by Guest September 1, 2022

    Written by Watkins Kelly Harding University’s administration announced multiple changes to chapel in the first week of the semester after students returned to campus. Among the changes was the introduction…

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    Student Association celebrates ‘Earth Week’

    by kayleightritschler April 28, 2022

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    Social club hosts annual concert

    by jacobmooney April 28, 2022

    Men’s social club Theta hosted “Sketa” for their formal in downtown Searcy April 23 at Citizens Park. 

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    Harding to implement changes to postal services on campus this summer

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    Interim University president surprised with ‘Thank You’ day

    by hannahhackworth April 28, 2022

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  • Sports

    Students tailgate final baseball game

    by ethanconn April 28, 2022

    Traditionally, tailgates at Harding only take place at football games in the fall. However, the Harding baseball team is getting clubs to tailgate at their game today. This game against Arkansas Tech is the start of the Bison’s final regular-season series of the year. 

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    ASLA provides loan help (sponsored ad)

    by Guest April 22, 2022

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    The University announced Dr. Michael D. Williams as Harding’s sixth president at a press conference on Oct. 27. Since then, Williams has continued his role as president at Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama. As announced in October, Williams will begin his tenure as Harding University president on June 1, 2022.

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    Ganus Building to be replaced by Holland-Waller Center

    by Ben Lane April 21, 2022

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    Two companies plan to expand services in Searcy

    by Tiane Davis April 21, 2022

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    Honors College announces new faculty fellow

    by Sara McClaran April 21, 2022

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    Knights hosts annual jousting tournament on campus

    by gabrielhuff April 21, 2022

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