Written by Eli Dean // Photo by Macy Cox Harding University football will continue its season Saturday after defeating Grand Valley State (GSVU) 7-6 on Dec. 2. They will host…
Written by Abbey Williams // Graphic by Ben Evans Harding University’s communication sciences and disorders department will provide the second annual free sensory-sensitive photo sessions with Santa this winter. Taylor…
Written by Elliott Coombes Emmet Cahill, lead singer of Irish singing group Celtic Thunder, and his accompanying pianist Seamus Brett performed a concert called “An Irish Christmas” concert Dec. 2…
Written by Camille White // Photo by Caleb Chunn The American Studies Institute (ASI) hosted Ilya R. Espino de Marotta, deputy administrator of the Panama Canal. She spoke in the…
Written by Lauren Simmons // Photo by Lauren Simmons Campus Life hosted pop artist Jordy Searcy Nov. 28 for the annual fall concert. Students were a large part of the…
Written by Eli Dean // Photo by Eli Dean Harding welcomed poet Brad Leithauser to recite some poems from his new book “Rhyme’s Rooms: The Architecture of Poetry” on Nov.…
Written by Maggie Samples // Photo provided by Jacob Osborn “Murder in the Dark,” a film created by mostly Harding students and Searcy locals, premiered last month. The production showed…
Written by Ava Bramlett // Graphic by Makayla McDonald Campus Life will host its first concert of the school year as part of the Homecoming festivities taking place this weekend.…
Written by Abbey Williams // Photo provided by Edgar Cardiel The Art and Design Department has curated a showcase of work by alumni, faculty and staff spanning the century. The…
Written by Maggie Samples // Photo by Macy Cox For this year’s Homecoming musical, the Department of Theatre will perform “Mary Poppins” tonight and tomorrow in Benson Auditorium. The show…
Written by Camille White // Photo by Morgan Pickering Electronic resources librarian Amy McGohan was recently awarded the Suzanne Spurrier Academic Librarian Award from the Arkansas Library Association. McGohan is…
Written by Emma Field, Tiane Davis and Emma Weber // Graphic provided by Hope Cottage As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, executive director of the White County Domestic Violence…
Written by Eli Dean // Photo by Macy Cox Harding’s History and Political Science Department hosted its third “1924 Experience” Oct. 19 to celebrate Harding’s Centennial. The event was at…
Written by Tiane Davis // Photo by Morgan Pickering Harding Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced during chapel last week that the parking lot near Graduate Hall and Brackett Library…
Written by Maggie Samples // Photo provided by International Programs Conflict broke out Oct. 7 after the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas attacked Israel, causing adjustments to be made to the…
Written by Maggie Samples // Photo provided by Ethan Conn The spring 2023 HU16 staff won a Student Emmy from the Mid-America Foundation for their coverage of the fall 2022…
Written by Tiane Davis // Graphic by Makayla McDonald The nationally acclaimed Credo Design Architects team was on campus last month to evaluate University facilities and property. A steering committee…
Written by Emma Field // Graphic by Makayla McDonald A few students were recently matched for stem cell and bone marrow donation through a group called DKMS. Last fall, DKMS…
Written by Helen Strickland // Photo by Morgan Pickering Harding has begun to implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for Pipeline, Harding’s information system. MFA is a security measure meant to provide…
Graphic by Ben Evans Written by Nic Fraraccio The Harding men’s and women’s soccer teams have started their conference schedules for the 2023 season. After failing to qualify for the…
Written by Abbey Williams // Graphic by Makayla McDonald Students, faculty and visitors enjoyed Robert Frost’s poetry during a poetry walk Sept. 25. The walk was the second event of…
Written by Lauren Simmons // Photo by Morgan Pickering Harding students and faculty celebrated the grand opening of the Center for Translation last week. Tom Norton served as guest speaker…
Written by Eli Dean Security cameras outside of Armstrong Hall caught two people attempting to steal two bikes in the early hours of Sept. 25. Assistant Director of Public Safety…
Written by Eli Dean // Photo by Morgan Pickering The Harding football team started the season strong and continues to rise in the Division II rankings. After a 27-16 victory…
Written by Emma Fields // Photo provided by Kennedy Hix Current Harding students are not only building houses but a future together. Junior Kennedy Hix and graduate student Jonathan Wall, who…
Written by Camille White // Photo by Macy Cox This past summer, two Harding students published their first books. Senior Kayln Epperson wrote a children’s book, “Hello Hospital,” and graduate…
Written by Caleb Chunn and Tiane Davis // Graphic by Ben Evans The Waldron Center hosted the Bison Idea Pitch Competition here on campus in the Mabee Business Building where…
Written by Helen Strickland // Graphic by Makayla McDonald In August, Harding University announced that Harding School of Theology (HST) will move from Memphis, Tennessee, to Harding’s main campus in…
Written by Lauren Simmons // Graphic by Ben Evans Students voiced frustrations after their vehicles were broken into and the owners were not contacted by Public Safety or the Searcy…
Written by Maggie Samples and Tiane Davis // Photo illustration by Macy Cox, Ben Evans // Photos provided by Shawn Daggett Harding will host the Global Missions Experience (GME) Sept.…
Written by Emma McDaris // Photo by Jeff Montgomery The music department began the 2023-24 academic year with a new faculty member, Dr. Kyle Pullen. Pullen works as both a…
Written by Camille White As part of the Centennial celebrations, the Department of History and Political Science has put together a year-long series called the 1924 Experience which will explore…
Written by Tiane Davis and Sam Robinson // Photo by Cooper Turman Last weekend, men’s social club Knights held a charity concert featuring musicians Nordista Freeze and Greedi at Citizen…
Written by Nic Fraraccio // Graphic by Makayla McDonald Harding’s Interdisciplinary Committee introduced a new minor this semester that will teach students how to intervene and provide help for developing…
Written by Tiane Davis // Graphic by Ben Evans Searcy Beats and Eats partnered with the Arts and Life Performance Series to organize an event called “Bluegrass, BBQ, and Baristas”…
Written by Emma Weber // Photo by Macy Cox Starting in 1935, White County has been providing fun for all ages in a yearly fair, according to the White County…
Written by Abbey Williams // Photo by Macy Cox The new pickleball courts in Berryhill Park are open and have become a new and exciting part of the Searcy community. …
Written by Macy Cox Throughout my Harding experience, every time I drive around the Swaid building or the Reynolds building parking lots, I and many other students persistently check for…
Written by Emma Field // Photo by Macy Cox The Code Black hype rally on Sept. 6 was the first pep rally at Harding University to incorporate athletes from a…
Written by Clara Kernodle London, like much of Europe, is an unchristian city full of churches. Heavy stone columns, marble statues and monuments and elaborate mosaics hide one sad fact:…
Written by Michael Claxton The hero is out riding his bike. Suddenly, he smells smoke. Oh, no! The pet store is on fire! Flames leap out the front door as…
Written by Nic Fraraccio // Photo by Macy Cox Senior pitcher Abby Burch received her second career statistical champion award last Monday after recording 19 saves during the 2023 softball…
Written by Emma Weber The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup wrapped up Aug. 20. The United States team lost in a shootout against Sweden, with senior player Megan Rapino missing…
Written by Nic Fraraccio As an avid sports fan, I do not like it when people ask me, “Why do you watch sports so much?” I think the answer to…
Written by Maura West My cat, Piper, is unequivocally the best feline companion one could ever hope for. While it may seem like a cliché to assert that one’s pet…
Written by Tiane Davis President Mike Williams announced in a press release to all Harding employees last week that Harding’s freshman class enrollment had increased from last year. With a…
Written by Eli Dean // Photo by Macy Cox Harding University celebrated Founders Day, part of the many Centennial celebrations, Sept. 7. The day commemorates the 99th anniversary of the…
Written by Maggie Samples // Photo by Caleb Chunn Harding joined the 9/11 Foundation to host a memorial event Sept. 12. This event involved partnering with The Pack Shack to…
Written by Camille White // Graphic by Makayla McDonald The Eras deTour, a Taylor Swift listening party organized by Campus Life, took place Friday, Sept. 1, from 9 p.m. until midnight…
Written by Emma Field // Graphic by Ben Evans Campus Life introduced a new incentive for undergraduate students to attend NCAA events on campus. As of Aug. 31, students can…
Written by Lauren Simmons // Photo by Morgan Pickering The HU Car Club started its engines full throttle last week with meet-ups and cruises to begin the new semester. The…
Written by Maggie Samples // Photo by Caleb Chunn An exhibition inspired by a summer international Art and Design Department trip is on display at the Stevens Art Gallery. Assistant…
Written by Eli Dean // Photo by Jeff Montgomery Harding football started their season last Thursday against Southern Nazarene University on the road but now begin preparations for the first…
Written by Cianna Jay // Photo by Jeff Montgomery The McNair Scholars Program at Harding, a U.S. Department of Education grant program, hired alumnus Dr. Kanembe Shanachilubwa as associate director.…
Written by Bailey Coffman // Photo by Macy Cox Each landmark in Searcy is significant. The First Security Stadium, home to Harding University’s football team, is no exception. Built in…
Written by Trinity Golden // Photo provided by Dr. Greg Harris The women’s soccer team traveled to Greece this summer. The trip lasted from Aug. 1 to 13 and involved…
Written by Lauren Simmons // Photo by Caleb Chunn Jane Chandler, the new director of Campus Life, stepped into office in July to facilitate relationships within the student body. As…
Written by Nic Fraraccio // Photo provided by Madison Meyer The Lady Bisons will open their season today with the hope of producing another successful season. The Harding volleyball team…
Written by Abbey Williams // Photo by Macy Cox The Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre (SSDT) successfully staged the jukebox musical “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” achieving a sold-out status on 12 occasions…
Written by Cianna Jay // Graphic by Makayla McDonald Visitors to the Harding Starbucks can now order through the Starbucks app, a process implemented this summer. Starbucks is one of…
Written by Maggie Samples // Photo provided by Jeff Montgomery Harding alumnus Travis Lauterbach began this fall as the University’s head golf coach after 15 years of Dustin Howell coaching…
Written by Helen Strickland // Graphic by Ben Evans This summer, Harding University’s administration made changes to the student handbook. A new philosophy of discipline was introduced last spring that…
Written by Britney Njeri The Black Student Association (BSA) is a dynamic force on our vibrant campus, fostering community and advocacy. This past summer, I spent a lot of time…
Written by Camille White // Graphic by Ben Evans Harding University partnered with TimelyCare to offer all full-time undergraduate and graduate students access to virtual mental health with licensed counselors,…
Written by Ella Duryea The Student Government Association, formerly known as the Student Association, is currently in the process of reenvisioning its purpose. The new name, as well as the…
Written by Emma Weber I marked the end of my freshman year with a post where I quoted “Rilke’s Book of Hours: Love Poems to God.” In the final lines,…
Written by Clara Kernodle Iceland is a place of frequent catastrophes; earthquakes, floods, famines and volcanic eruptions occur often. Icelanders, proud of the “land of fire and ice,” speak of…
Written by Tiane Davis Anyone who owns an iPhone knows they can pin up to nine people in their text conversations. Their mom, dad, best friend or therapist might be…
Written by Michael Claxton I’m sorry to start the semester off with bad news, but Princess Toadstool has left the building. I’m not talking about the Mario franchise character, who,…
Written by Thomas Burke This summer, I had the immense pleasure of participating in one of the most important cultural events of the year: Barbenheimer. Of course, this portmanteau refers…
University launches “Women of Faith” initiative in conjunction Written by Tiane Davis // Photo by Macy Cox University ambassador Lisa Williams announced during chapel this week the new “Women of…
Written by Emma Weber // Photo by Macy Cox This year, the Harding University Bookstore is going through major changes regarding their offered merchandise. In an email to Harding faculty…
Written by Camille White // Graphic by Ben Evans Harding University has partnered with TimelyCare to offer all full-time undergraduate and graduate students access to virtual mental health with licensed…
Written by Morgan Wrigley A group of integrated marketing and communications (IMC) students saw their work on a semester-long project come to fruition last weekend as they hosted two showings…
Written by Nic Fraraccio The Harding women’s soccer team hosted an indoor soccer tournament Saturday, April 22, to raise money for a local charity. Eleven teams participated in the tournament…
Written by Mattie Powers Many students at Harding University have reached many accomplishments, and recently another student has made an achievement of her own. Junior Tayler B. Appleton, a biochem…
Written by Emma Jones // Graphic by Cooper Turman The Office of the Provost announced a change in University policy March 29 that will more easily allow undergraduate students to…
Written by Emma Jones // Photo by Madison Meyer University administration announced April 12 the appointment of Amy Cox as the associate dean of the new College of Arts and…
Written by Morgan Wrigley In the words of Stephen Sondheim, “The outsider is basic to a lot of dramatic literature. This country is about conformity, and so nonconformity is a…
Written by Tiane Davis Last week I was reminded of a great part of my childhood. I did not realize the influence Mario had on my life until the sweetest…
Written by Emma Jones After four long, wonderful, challenging, beneficial years, my time with The Bison is coming to an end. I struggled deciding what to write about for my…
Written by Mattie Powers We live in a world where almost everything within reach is digital. Technology has given us many advantages to life, from the internet to video calls…
Written by Michael Claxton In 2016, I went to see “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” which is set in a time slightly before the original 1977 classic. The plot…
Written by Malachi Brown I am an introvert. Many of my dearer friends know this, but a lot of them have only found out more recently as I’ve more often…
Written by Sophie Thibodeaux The current parking arrangement for students at Harding needs to be updated with new rules and guidelines to accommodate the current number of students who drive…
Written by Maggie Samples // Photo by Balazs Balassa Harding University hosted the Arkansas College Media Association’s annual conference April 14 as the organization sought to honor the state’s best…
Written by Sara Hook and Emma Jones // Graphic by Cooper Turman DormNet announced last week that the University is requiring all students to use multi-factor authentication (MFA) beginning this…
Written by Nic Fraraccio // Photo provided by Harding Softball The Harding softball team has continued to win games, earn awards and make history throughout the 2023 season. The Lady…
Written by Gabriel Huff // Photo provided by Harding Track & Field Amid a record-breaking season for the Harding track and field team, sophomore Antiwain Jones became the first Harding…
Written by Cianna Jay and Tiane Davis // Photo by Balazs Balassa As the tennis season ends, the men’s and women’s tennis teams are preparing for their six senior players…
Written by Caleb Chunn // Photo by Macy Cox A new 7 Brew officially opened to the public April 17, bringing its coffee, sodas and energy drinks to the Searcy…
Written by Mattie Powers // Graphic by Cooper Turman The Searcy Lions Club is hosting “Saturday Morning Scramble” Saturday, April 29, at First Baptist Church in Searcy, inviting the community…
Written by Abby Williams // Photo provided by Ella Duryea Juniors Ella Duryea and Luke Ziegler won the majority of the student body’s vote last week, becoming next year’s new…
Written by Spencer Aiello // Photo by Balazs Balassa Tim Hamilton, assistant professor of communication, announced his retirement from teaching and media production this semester after more than 30 years…
Written by Sophie Rossitto // Photo by Macy Cox Senior acting major Asher Patten said he has never reached a specific point in his life at which he knew he…
Written by Sophie Thibodeaux // Photo provided by Mark Craig The third installment of Sketa, a concert hosted by the men’s social club Theta, took place Friday, April 14, at…
Written by Morgan Wrigley // Graphic by Cooper Turman In the aftermath of Spring Sing, the directors and performers involved in the “Living Color” show reflected on how they worked…
Written by Bailey Ridenour // Photo provided by Watkins Kelly Members of men’s social club TNT will hold a yard sale and spring market tomorrow at their East Market Avenue…
Written by Mattie Powers // Graphic by Cooper Turman Strep throat diagnoses have been on the rise at Harding University as spring weather conditions have been approaching. On Monday, April…
Written by Spencer Aiello // Photo by Balazs Balassa Senior Nicole Shano made Harding history Sunday, April 2, when she hit a home run in a Great American Conference (GAC)…
Written by Caleb Chunn // Graphic by Wagner Valdez The men’s club volleyball team played in the Super Regional Championship in St. Louis over the weekend and placed runner-up in…
Written by Nic Fraraccio // Photo provided by Hardingsports.com The Harding track and field teams broke multiple school records at the Texas Relays in Austin and the Texas State Bobcat…
Written by Sophie Thibodeaux Members of women’s social clubs Phi Kappa Delta (PKD) and Delta Gamma Rho (DGR) held a function called “Delta Dancing,” Tuesday, April 11, where participants learned…
Written by Mattie Powers // Photo by Balazs Balassa Campus Life at Harding has been putting on a slew of events throughout the semester, including movie nights, bingo nights and…
Written by Nic Fraraccio // Photo by Balazs Balassa Four Harding seniors are ready to take the stage in the Benson Auditorium for the final time in the 2023 Spring…
Written by Gabriel Huff and Tiane Davis // Photo by Gabriel Huff Harding students left for Little Rock and Wynne, Arkansas, yesterday to provide relief to families affected by the…
Written by Sophie Thibodeaux and Emma Jones // Photo by Balazs Balassa The Benson Auditorium stage layout for the 2023 Spring Sing show, “Stand Out,” has been designed and constructed…
Written by Malachi Brown My freshman year when we had a combined Thanksgiving and Christmas break because of COVID-19, I took a seasonal job as a cashier at Walgreens. That…
Written by Alaina Abbott Did you know there are over 8,500 children in foster care in the state of Tennessee, according to a June 28, 2022, report from television station WBIR-TV?…
Written by Michael Wester We’ve all heard it before: A woman is telling a story about an uncomfortable or traumatizing encounter with a man, and some well-meaning individual responds with…
Written by Courtney Eby Perhaps you are reading this and thinking that your favorite thing to make for dinner is a reservation. If that is the case, you might want…
Written by Michael Claxton Alexander Pope famously said, “Be not the first by whom the new are tried, nor the last to lay the old aside.” I confess I’m often…
Written by Spencer Aiello As people may or may not know, some major rule changes have been implemented in Major League Baseball for the 2023 season. These rule changes include…
Written by Emma Jones Sometimes, I think, tradition is a good thing. Take social clubs for example. We have a lot of really old clubs on this campus with traditions…
Written by Sophie Rossitto // Photo by Macy Cox Going into a big track meet, junior sprinter Dakarai Bush said his approach is to focus on the preparation he has…
Written by Cianna Jay // Photo by Macy Cox The Lady Bisons ended their basketball season with 25 wins, the third time in program history the team ended with that…
Written by Tiane Davis // Graphic by Cooper Turman Athletes often have special traditions they follow to help them prepare for competition, and the softball and baseball teams use music…
Written by Gabriel Huff // Photo provided by Emily Hutcheson Charities began playing a role in Spring Sing in 2006. At the conclusion of each show, thousands who flocked to…
Written by Emma Jones // Graphic by Wagner Valdez The Searcy City Council and the Advertising and Tourism Promotion (A&P) Commission both approved two separate $70,000 funding requests for event…
Written by Caleb Chunn // Photo by Macy Cox In addition to all the Spring Sing festivities being held this weekend, both of the galleries in the Stevens Memorial Art…
Written by Stacy Roibal // Graphic by Cooper Turman Dr. Michael Claxton is a professor of English, a narrative columnist for The Bison, a published author and a self-proclaimed terrible…
Written by Morgan Wrigley // Photo by Balazs Balassa Two students took on a challenge this Spring Sing season as they collaborated both with others to lead their club shows…
Written by Sara Hook // Photo courtesy of 1966 Petit Jean Yearbook This year’s Spring Sing show, “Stand Out,” marks the 49th year of Spring Sing at Harding. With such…
Written by Bailey Ridenour and Emma Jones // Graphic by Wagner Valdez Every year at Harding, Spring Sing takes over campus for one weekend with exciting performances and activities. Amongst…
Written by Emma Jones // Graphic by Wagner Valdez The University’s estimated tuition prices for the 2023-24 school year are being raised by 7.7%, reflecting a national increase in expenses…
Written by Maggie Samples // Photo by Balazs Balassa Student Life announced a change to privileged housing on campus on March 14 in response to the student satisfaction survey that…
Written by Bailey Ridenour // Photo by Macy Cox Students participated in a new activity in Cone Chapel called “Informal Formal” this past weekend. The March 25 event hosted 47…
Written by Gabriel Huff // Graphic by Cooper Turman Senior Marc Barnett was on an American Studies Institute trip in Washington, D.C., in February when he received a notification from…
Written by Malachi Brown This is my fifth semester taking a biblical language, and if you were thinking “Poor soul, who would do that to themselves?” then the answer is…
Written by Bailey Ridenour If you know me then you know that March 3 was a highly anticipated day. Singer Morgan Wallen released his newest album titled “One Thing At…
Written by Cooper Turman As I walk around campus during the month of March, I hear murmurs of one thing and one thing only. Not Spring Sing, not the WiFi…
Written by Macy Cox Recent TikToks from influencers have sparked rumors and discussions about whether American model Hailey Baldwin Bieber is bullying and mocking singer Selena Gomez on her social…
Written by Emma Jones Are you guys tired of living through national tragedies? I feel like every couple of months my social media feed is flooded with news of a…
Written by Abbey Williams Singer Taylor Swift performed opening night of the Eras Tour March 17, performing for three hours, singing 44 songs from 10 albums and making 16 costume…
Written by Michael Claxton This will be hard. Last time I wrote a piece with no “a’s.” This week, I do not plan to use long words. Just short words.…
Written by Spencer Aiello // Photo provided by Jeff Montgomery Harding University recently announced the hiring of Weston Jameson as the new head coach of the men’s basketball program to…
Written by Nic Fraraccio // Graphic by Wagner Valdez The Harding women’s soccer team hosted the number one rated soccer scholarship program in Canada March 18 for an off-season exhibition…
Written by Sophie Thibodeaux // Photo by Balazs Balassa The men’s and women’s tennis teams have continued to make progress in their matches during the spring 2023 season, with the…
Written by Sophie Rossitto // Graphic by Wagner Valdez A group of Harding students have planned to play the role of Easter Bunny for some local children this spring in…
Written by Sara Hook // Photo by Macy Cox Searcy dog owners received good news Tuesday, March 14, as Searcy city officials amended a longstanding ordinance to allow leashed dogs…
Written by Tiane Davis // Photo by Macy Cox With the start of spring comes the increase of fun outdoor activities such as biking, camping and hiking. HU Outdoors, a…
Written by Morgan Wrigley // Photo provided by Alex Hall The Waldron Center for Business and Entrepreneurship was featured on Good Morning Arkansas Tuesday, March 14. As a part of…
Written by Mattie Powers // Graphic by Cooper Turman Chartwells, Harding University’s food service company, decided to hold focus groups this week to get feedback on campus dining services, aiming…
Written by Nic Fraraccio // Photo by Macy Cox One of America’s largest retailers of closeout merchandise and excess inventory is opening a new store in Searcy. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet…
Written by Tiane Davis // Photo by Balazs Balassa Harding University Healthy Eating Active Living (HU HEAL) hosted a cooking contest this week to encourage healthy eating on campus. The…
Written by Sara Hook // Photo by Balazs Balassa The Center for Professional Excellence (CPE) hosted a STEM job fair on Thursday, March 23, offering opportunities for students in science,…
Written by Bailey Ridenour Men’s social club Titans hosted its 19th annual Toga concert function Saturday, March 18, at the Judsonia Box Factory in Judsonia, Arkansas. The concert is one…
Written by Morgan Wrigley // Photo by Macy Cox The men’s and women’s track and field teams participated in their first outdoor meet at the University’s new track facility last…
Written by Spencer Aiello // Photo by Balazs Balassa The baseball and softball teams came back from spring break and began the longest part of the season with the push…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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.” …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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),…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
Workers moved forward on laying the foundation of a new academic building last week as crews continue to work on a variety of construction projects across campus. Physical resources director…
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…
To celebrate Earth Day, the Student Association (SA) put on Earth Week from April 18-23, with a theme for the week of Celebrate God’s creation.
Men’s social club Theta hosted “Sketa” for their formal in downtown Searcy April 23 at Citizens Park.
A Harding official announced the University’s plans to close the federal post office on campus this summer and to redistribute postal duties among multiple departments last week.
Students, faculty and staff across campus came together to say thank you to Dr. David Burks Wednesday, April 27, for his past 18 months of service as interim University president.
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.
Student loans, they can feel like a helpful friend when paying for school and a burdensome enemy when paying them back. The Arkansas Student Loan Authority (ASLA) exists to make…
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.
The Ganus Building is scheduled to be demolished and replaced by the new Holland-Waller Center, bringing changes to departments and programs on campus. Some faculty have fond memories of the Ganus Building, but they are excited for change.
Bryce Corporation announced last Wednesday that the company would invest $80 million into expanding its operations in Searcy. With First Security Bank’s new tech center expected to be completed in 2023 as well, over 250 new jobs are predicted to enter Searcy within five years.
Associate professor of English Dr. Amy Qualls has been chosen to serve a two year appointment as faculty fellow in the Honors College. Qualls has been a part of Harding’s faculty for 11 years, with several of those spent also teaching Honors Symposium over the summer.
Men’s social club Knights hosted a jousting tournament on April 16, an annual, interclub event Knights hosts every Spring Sing weekend.
Written by Abbey Williams // Photo by Briley Kemper Social clubs Ju Go Ju and Galaxy introduced their first annual home run derby to benefit the Child Safety Center. The…
Written by Tiane Davis and Emma Weber // Photo by Mufasa Lopez The regional Steel Bridge Competition took place at University of Tennessee at Martin April 4-6 and was hosted…
Written by Kenzie James // Photo by Macy Cox The freshman interior design and architecture studios designed and built hammock structures on the front lawn outside of the Olen Hendrix…
Written by Makayla Malotte // Photo by Macy Cox It’s difficult to capture what effort one man has put into a lifetime of service, especially since he has done it…
Written by Maggie Samples // Graphic by Ben Evans The University orchestra played at Searcy High School April 15. They were accompanied by the Searcy Junior High and High School…
Written by Elliott Coombes // Photo by Macy Cox The Searcy Neighborhood Pet Shoppe recently added backyard chickens to their stock. Customers can buy baby chicks to keep as pets…
Written by Eli Dean // Photo by Macy Cox The men’s and women’s track teams are hitting the ground running as the season gets ready for its conclusion. Both teams…
Written by Nic Fraraccio // Photo by Macy Cox The Harding baseball and softball teams are continuing to fight for postseason seeding as the regular season conference schedule comes to…
Written by Ken Bissel This week, The Bison welcomes alumnus and director of center for charitable estate planning Ken Bissell to reminisce on his time as a fan of the…
Written by Michael Claxton When I finished high school in 1990, the most popular graduation gift was a brand-new book by Dr. Seuss. Eight years ago, and with apologies to…
Written by Tiane Davis One year ago, I was struggling in so many areas of my life. The 2023 spring semester was a semester of doubt, questioning and hopelessness for…
Written by Emma Weber Here I am, writing my last article for my last print of The Bison during my last weeks on Harding’s campus as an undergraduate student. What…
Written by Alaina Wolf As the world is more connected than ever, the beauty of being alone is fading. An invaluable and incomparable form of growth comes alongside finding comfort…
Written by Emma McDaris The spring 2024 breakout chapel decision to split up male and female students brought me back to fifth grade. In my hometown, that is when the…
Emma McDaris // Photo by Macy Cox A communications professor was appointed the new chair of the Department of Communication this week. Dr. Charles Bane, professor of communication, will serve…
Written by Alaina Wolf and Tiane Davis // Photo provided by UCM The move-in weekend that prepares incoming Harding students for life on campus is finding a new home as…
Written by Bailey Coffman // Photo by Macy Cox As the spring semester of Harding’s 100th year comes to a close, the University is preparing for a new chapter in…
Written by Ben Evans // Photo by Edgar Cardiel Abundant Living hosted its biannual retreat at Harding University for the first time in its 18-year history. The retreat was dubbed…
Written by Kenzie James // Photo by Edgar Cardiel A group of Harding film students and faculty produced the first Harding University 48-Hour Film Festival last weekend. Participating students had…
Written by Emma McDaris // Graphic by Makayla McDonald A beloved chapel tradition will get a new update next week due to a class project connecting the Harding student body…
Written by Bailey Coffman // Photo by Briley Kemper Harding University’s solar eclipse ambassadors worked hard to prepare for the solar eclipse earlier this week, as Searcy was in the…
Written by Elliott Coombs and Makayla Malotte // Graphic by Ben Evans Main Street Searcy hosted Sunday on the Square April 7, a street festival to hype up the eclipse.…
Written by Abbey Williams // Photo by Briley Kemper The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra performed Tuesday in succession of the total solar eclipse. The performance, which took place in the Benson…
Written by Emma Weber // Photo by Eli Dean The Searcy Community experienced the excitement of being in the path of totality for the eclipse. For events preceding the event…
Written by Nic Fraraccio // Photo provided by Nathan Looney The Harding men’s and women’s golf teams are continuing their 2024 spring season with positive rounds and results in recent…
Written by Eli Dean // Photo by Macy Cox Harding baseball pulled away with a crucial home series win against Ouachita Baptist University, one that sets them in a good…
Written by Nic Fraraccio Ladies and gentlemen, the exciting month of March has faded away like the SEC’s hopes of hoisting another championship in the big dance. Although it was…
Written by Michael Claxton You are reading a milestone column today. If you told the high school version of me I would someday write 300 essays for a college newspaper,…
Written by Tiane Davis For most of my life, I have tended to give a lot of focus to my weaknesses or things I think I should enjoy, while neglecting…
Written by Emma Weber Doctors and patients pursuing in vitro fertilization treatments (I.V.F.) in Alabama were shocked by the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that recently occurred. What has continued to…
Written by Eli Dean As a freshman, I have not felt limited while attending Harding University when it comes to my academic life. I was able to jump on The…
Written by Kenzie James [This article contains spoilers for “Enola Holmes 2,” “Knives Out,” and “Death on the Nile.”] Murder mysteries have become a popular movie genre in recent years,…
Written by Alaina Wolf // Photo by Macy Cox As one of Harding’s Centennial celebrations to report on during the school year, HU16 Live at Five chose to present the…
Written by Maggie Samples // Photo by Edgar Cardiel Harding hosted Mike O’Neal, a former NASA chaplain, in honor of the eclipse on Monday. He spoke in chapel and presented…
Written by Tiane Davis // Photo by Edgar Cardiel Astronaut Jerry Linenger visited Searcy this week to experience the total solar eclipse and participate in the American Studies Institute Distinguished…
Written by Randi Tubbs // Photo by Briley Kemper Searcy experienced totality during the solar eclipse from 1:52 p.m. to 1:55 p.m. Monday, April 8. Harding, however, began celebrating the…
Written by Emma McDaris // Graphic by Ben Evans An annual event in Searcy encouraged White County residents to do spring cleaning and make their community cleaner. The annual “Keep…
Written by Alaina Woolf As the community is preparing to look up into the sky, Harding students will be guiding our community to also look into our past. The annual…
Written by Kenzie James // Photo by Edgar Cardiel Three Harding students received awards for their poems in a statewide poetry contest last week. Sophomore Ayden Pritchard, senior Elliott Coombes…
Written by Bailey Coffman // Graphic by Ben Evans As the tennis season comes to its height, the University’s team has showcased team spirit and a winning bond. As the…
Written by Randi Tubbs Laura Eloe, part-time faculty member at the University of Dayton, visited Harding March 25 to speak about Theology and Mathematics for the inaugural lecture in the…
Written by Michael Claxton With Apologies to C. S. Lewis My Dear Wormwood, You will be surprised to hear from me after all these years. I confess that your failure…
Written by Bailey Coffman This past January, I had the opportunity to go to New York with the Communication Department. We got up super early on Thursday morning to catch…
Written by Tiane Davis A freshman, Weston Eades, was chosen as one of the six hosts for Spring Sing this year. A rare feat. . Maybe I don’t pay enough…
Written by Emma Weber I made my bracket as I do every year –– artfully crafted toward the underdog. If two teams are close in rank, I choose the lesser…
Written by Katherine Stinnett Spring Sing is a time of year for us five Stinnett sisters. We jokingly wish each other, “Happy Holidays!” when the fresh air of spring arrives.…
Written by Delaney Harrington To everyone who just completed a 60-hour degree plan: I feel you. Take a deep breath. It’s over. I recently added a second major of Applied…
Written by Bailey Coffman // Photo by Briley Kemper The Harding Nursing Student Association has been getting ready for its annual Easter egg hunt fundraiser, where its goal is to…
Written by Emma McDaris // Photo by Macy Cox The Centennial year marked 20 years of service for a sponsor of one of Harding’s women’s social clubs. Delta Gamma Rho…
Written by Emma McDaris // Photo by Edgar Cardiel The 50th anniversary of Harding’s Spring Sing brought back memories for many in the Harding community. For one faculty member, the…
Written by Randi Tubbs // Photo by Jeff Montgomery Alumnus Terry Davis has been leading singing for the Harding community for decades. He enrolled in Harding as an undergraduate student…
Written by Kenzie James // Graphic by Ben Evans Local nonprofit Imagine and Believe hosted their fourth annual “Dessert Auction Extravaganza” last night. Imagine and Believe provides clothing, supplies, food…
Written by Maggie Samples and Kenzie James // Photo by Macy Cox Traditionally, Spring Sing is hosted by four students. Two men and two women. The 50th annual Spring Sing…
Written by Kenzie James // Photo by Briley Kemper Each Spring Sing club show competes for a local charity, and the prize money the clubs win goes to the charities…
Written by Emma Weber // Photo provided by Jordan Cobana An outfielder for the Harding softball team has continued her strong season as the Great American Conference tournament approaches. Senior…
Written by Eli Dean // Photo provided by Brylee Stewart The Harding men’s track team is coming off a week with records broken and increased anticipation for the season ahead.…
Written by Nic Fraraccio // Photo by Jeff Montgomery A Harding alumnus will be inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame April 19 for his talent and contributions to…
Written by Tiane Davis // Photo by Jeff Montgomery Nearly four months after alumna Amy Emerson’s addition to the Board of Trustees, Emerson is preparing for her first meeting as…
Written by Maggie Samples // Photo by Jeff Montgomery Associate professor of Bible Peter Rice was hired as dean of Harding School of Theology in the midst of the campus…
Written by Maggie Samples and Nic Fraraccio // Photo provided by Patrick Bowman The College of Bible and Ministry recently hired two faculty members to begin during the 2024-2025 school…
Written by Bailey Coffman // Graphic by Wagner Valdez With the end of the spring sports season approaching, the Harding University men’s travel volleyball club competed in the Midwest Plains…
Written by Alaina Wolf // Graphic by Ben Evans Campus Life is hosting a March Madness Bracket Challenge for students to participate in and win prizes. Students of all levels…
Written by Emma McDaris // Photo by Edgar Cardiel Faculty and staff across Harding’s campus received news this week that will directly affect their salary as faculty members, effective immediately.…
Written by Randi Tubbs // Photo provided by Nathaniel Wiewora Associate Professor of history Dr. Nathaniel Wiewora published his book “Sins of Christendom” this month. Wiewora worked with an editor…
Written by Nic Fraraccio // Photo by Macy Cox The Harding softball team continued its success last weekend by sweeping Southwestern Oklahoma State University in a three-game Great American Conference…
Written by Kenzie James // Photo by Briley Kemper Searcy nonprofit thrift store The Sharing Shoppe officially reopened its doors this week and celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The…
Written by Eli Dean // Photo by Macy Cox The Harding Lady Bisons are back and advancing in this year’s NCAA DII basketball tournament. The Lady Bisons were slotted in…
Written by Alaina Wolf // Photo by Briley Kemper One of the first things students receive upon being accepted into Harding University is their own student email account. This email…
Written by Kenzie James // Photo by Edgar Cardiel Harding’s American Sign Language Club started meeting again after spring break with a new focus on engaging with members at all…
Written by Bailey Coffman // Graphic by Ben Evans A cruise, for most, might seem like the ideal vacation for those who seek relaxation and adventure without having to worry…
Written by Emma McDaris // Photo provided by Todd Winnings The Harding women’s golf team competed and placed in a local golf tournament that featured over 10 universities beginning their…
Written by Alaina Wolf // Graphic by Ben Evans The Family and Consumer Sciences Department is preparing for a clinic in which children will be able to interact with medical…
Written by Nic Fraraccio // Photo provided by Jeff Montgomery A member of the University’s sports network is rolling through his 17th season on the job with positivity and exciting…
Written by Emma McDaris // Graphic by Ben Evans A group on Harding’s campus hosted an annual event last weekend that encouraged participants to explore their creativity and produce a…
Written by Elliott Coombes // Photo provided by Brinson Davenport Senior Brinson Davenport was honored for his documentary, “the ambassadors,” by the Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts. The…
Written by Helen Strickland I recently heard someone say in passing that when they think of the saints, they do not often think of the women. After spending three weeks…
Written by Jackson Edwards Music has been the center of my life for as long as I can remember. I was raised on the classics like The Beatles, Metallica, Eagles…
Written by Emma Weber Grandmother (n): the mother of one’s father or mother. There’s a joke that the women in my family live forever. It seems likely; both my great…
Written by Michael Claxton There’s a great line in the movie “Titanic” that captures the spirit of what happened to me on Saturday. You’ll remember that Jack is a penniless…
Written by Elise Siklosi The narrative of, “Do whatever makes you happy” is an ever present “truth” in today’s postmodern society. We say, “Yes! Whatever feels good or right is…
Written by Tiane Davis I remember a time when I was 11 or 12 years old at a sleepover with a group of friends, telling secrets and getting into arguments…
Written by Abbey Williams // Photo by Macy Cox The Student Government Association invited faculty and staff to grab a free drink from Warehouse 4 and Midnight Oil last week…
Written by Makayla Malotte // Photo provided by Makayla Malotte The process of adopting or fostering proves to be difficult in many situations. Supporting a child requires thousands of dollars,…
Written by Bailey Coffman // Photo by Macy Cox Nate Wallace, defensive end for Harding University and 2023 Great American Conference Defensive Player of the Year, has recently made the…
Written by Emma Weber // Photo by Macy Cox Competing for the Lady Bisons Basketball team is an achievement in itself. However, for freshman Josie Williams, this achievement is made…
Written by Eli Dean // Photo by Edgar Cardiel Harding’s baseball team is looking to kick things up a notch into March after strong offensive showings the past four games.…
Written by Kenzie James // Graphic by Makayla McDonald The Family and Consumer Sciences Department celebrated the Centennial year with a special cooking event through the resource and family management…
Written by Randi Tubbs // Photo provided by Brady Kraner Every year, Harding takes a series of tours where receptions are held to engage with prospective students as well as…
Written by Maggie Samples // Photo by Briley Kemper Harding Healthy Eating Active Living and Women of Faith hosted Fight the New Drug, an organization promoting education about pornography, in…
Written by Tiane Davis // Photo by Briley Kemper University President Mike Williams and Vice President Jean-Noel Thompson announced in chapel Tuesday that Harding will hire Aramark to replace Chartwells…
Written by Randi Tubbs // Photo by Briley Kemper Dr. Britney Finley, assistant professor of kinesiology and director of the Healthy Eating Active Living program, opened a workout room in…
Written by Bailey Coffman // Photo by Edgar Cardiel Tacker’s Shake Shack donated five TVs last semester to be installed in the Student Center. Campus Life began using them for…
Written by Emma McDarris // Photo by Edgar Cardiel A group of students banded together over their shared passion and created a space for them to have a community and…
Written by Emma Weber // Photo by Briley Kemper The Bison Fund is a project that involves different aspects of the stock market. This program has about one million dollars…
Written by Jon Singleton Recently I heard one professor say to a faculty group, about a new challenge or initiative (I forget which), “Let’s keep discussing this — we want…
Written Emma Weber I tried really hard not to get a cold this spring. Normally I get sick at least once a semester, more than likely twice during the spring,…
Written by Zalen Robinson The Harding University Black Student Association, or BSA, is alive and well. We as an organization are developing into a catalyst for cultural awareness that the…
Written by Michael Claxton Some fathers take their sons fishing. Others throw footballs with them in the yard, or work on old car engines, or go hiking in the mountains.…
Written by Tiane Davis When I was younger, the first Pokemon game I played was Pokemon Emerald. One of my brother’s classmates had given it to him, and the game…
Written by Alaina Wolf // Graphic by Ben Evans Starting this fall, students will be able to take a new course discussing the topic of artificial intelligence. AI in business…