After this month’s pair of friendlies, the U.S. men’s soccer team is gearing up for the final round of World Cup qualifiers. In preparation, Jurgen Klinsmann has made some curious…
You’ve probably seen Barb’s Bar-B-Q, a simple roadside front on Pleasure Avenue, but never thought to stop for lunch — especially not for a burger. Fortunately, we’ve taken the liberty…
When it comes to the procedure for reporting sexual crimes, students are often uninformed or unclear as to what the handbook says, what it means, and what is not said.…
Big Al’s is actually a gas station outside of Searcy, probably six or seven minutes from campus by car. It offers a different environment than County Kitchen, though. Country Kitchen…
Country Kitchen is a southern diner paired with a gas station located in Kensett. The diner itself is partitioned from the service station, sequestered to an almost cafeteria-like setting. Hunter:…
The Bulldog Restaurant is actually located in Bald Knob, but the classic diner feel makes it a must-visit for Searcy residents, as well as for this series. At most, it’s…
Needless to say, Whistle Stop is known for its barbeque. Pulled pork or brisket, tender meat and a variety of sauces make the diner a go-to for those looking for…
We revisited Greek House to try a third burger on their menu: the bacon and egg burger. As inferred from the name, this burger includes bacon and a fried egg,…
While Greek House is labeled as a Mediterranean grill, the restaurant still offers burgers that need to be tasted. This week, we begin evaluating Greek House by the standard burger,…
The “Main Street Burger” is the flagship burger of Main Street Cafe. The menu calls it a version of the “Juicy Lucy” — a burger with cheese inside the patty…
Main Street Cafe is a staple of Searcy cuisine. Imagine a humble diner in a small town in a movie, and you can pretty much visualize Main Street Cafe. The…
While renovations to the Ganus Athletic Center continue, club sports will soon begin with outdoor competitions. The semester’s club season will open with soccer and softball in early February. According…
Believe it or not, there are several great hamburgers in and around Searcy. For the rest of this semester, JP Baker and I plan to review a local burger each…
While January marked a new beginning for many, it marked the end for music icon David Bowie. On Jan. 10, just a few days after his 69th birthday, Bowie succumbed…
Chi Omega Pi defeated Zeta Rho 38-32 Tuesday, Dec. 1 in the women’s large club A team basketball championship game. Senior Libby Witte led Chi Omega Phi in scoring with…
Police confirmed Thursday, Dec. 3 that at least 14 people were killed and another 21 were injured after a shooting that took place in San Bernardino, California, on Wednesday, Dec.…
The American Studies Institute concluded this semester’s Distinguished Lecture Series on Nov. 3 with speaker Wes Moore. After serving as an army captain in Afghanistan and a White House Fellow,…
Millennials, rejoice — or fret, if you saw the “Eragon” movie (or “Ender’s Game,” or “The Giver,” or “The Clique”) — because another classic book series has been adapted to…
Men’s social club TNT defeated Gamma Sigma Phi (GSP) on Oct. 20 to take first place in men’s large club A team volleyball. TNT won the final match of the…
I remember the first time I applied to work for The Bison … an eager, hopeful freshman applying for a position for which I was far under-qualified. I remember filling…
Several years ago I made the comment that the biggest culinary trend in the U.S. was burrito bars. That trend finally hit Searcy, Arkansas, last year with the re-branding of…
Club volleyball began last week, and men’s social club Sub T-16 will look to continue its dominance, having won men’s large club A and B team volleyball last year. Gamma…
When seniors Nathan Hannum and Ben Stewart and sophomore Jeremiah Nason left for fall break, they planned to spend the weekend in Austin, Texas. After visiting the Texas State Fair…
The American Studies Institute and the Pi Sigma Alpha political science honor society teamed up to place 3,031 American and foreign flags on the front lawn Thursday, Sept. 10. Each…
Club sports began early this year, as flag football teams opened play this week. The early start is one of several changes to club sports this year due to the…
Reigning All-Sports champions shut out last year’s A Division football runners-up, as TNT defeated Titans 19-0 Tuesday night. The action started early with TNT scoring on the first drive. After…
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) announced today that Tori Kelly will be performing in the Benson Auditorium on Saturday, Nov. 7. Starting Friday, tickets can be bought at the CAB…
On Wednesday, April 22, Reuters ran a headline that read: “U.S. top court makes it easier for people to sue the government.” The article reported that in two cases, the…
Earlier this week, Hillary Clinton announced her intent to run for president. But I want to talk about Bill. Bill Clinton is one of the greatest examples of a legacy…
As Spring Sing draws near, I find myself reminiscing on my Spring Sing experiences. I can proudly say I was involved with Knights’ “The Show Heard ‘Round the World” that…
Spring Sing host Kelsey Sumrall answers questions about his experience. 1. What was one of your most unique Spring Sing practices? “One time we got kicked out of the mirror…
Spring Sing host James Morgan answers questions about his experience. 1.What was one of your most unique Spring Sing practices? “I did not know I was going to be asked…
Growing up in Arkansas, one of my favorite summer activities was going to Travelers baseball games. My friends and I spent hours in the sun sharing peanuts and singing “Take…
For members of social clubs, it’s easy to subscribe to the idea that there aren’t many people outside your club worth hanging out with. Between club week, functions, club sports…
The possibility of man-made global warming has been argued for decades, but it has received more and more attention since “An Inconvenient Truth” hit theaters in 2006. But don’t worry,…
If you’ve taken any education class, you’ve probably taken the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator test (MBTI). Actually, if you’re a Harding student, you’ve probably taken the MBTI. There is, for some…
The Grammys were this past weekend, and Kanye made another splash when he insisted that Beck surrender his award for Best Album to Beyonce. I’m a massive Kanye fan. In…
The political landscape is filled with buzz phrases and mottos meant to convey some emotion or conviction without actually saying much. These can range from campaign slogans like Dwight D.…
Anyone who really knows me knows I love music. I get emotional when I think about the Beatles breaking up, and I get mad when people say they don’t like…
The Internet by nature has always allowed people around the world to connect to an unprecedented degree. One of the biggest contributors to the Internet’s community of the last decade…
1. Neutral Milk Hotel – “In the Aeroplane Over the Sea” (1998) Recorded and produced in the home studio of a band member, Neutral Milk Hotel’s second album proved to…
2010. The summer before my senior year of high school. I’m sitting in Lipscomb’s gym during a youth rally. The entertainers on stage are funny enough, but I’m checking my…
Redshirt freshman Thomas Shults made two overtime saves to help the men’s soccer team secure their first shutout of the season with a 0-0 draw against Ouachita Baptist University on…
For college students in a small town like Searcy, it can be difficult to find something to do during the week. The Chick-fil-A on Race Street is looking to change…
Get Down Downtown (GDDT) festival begins Friday, Sept. 26. The free event will take place primarily along Main Street and at Spring Park through Saturday night. Get Down Downtown is…
he volleyball team won its home opener on Tuesday, defeating Arkansas-Fort Smith 3-1 for the team’s 24th consecutive home win. The Lady Bisons got off to a slow start, winning…
he volleyball team won its home opener on Tuesday, defeating Arkansas-Fort Smith 3-1 for the team’s 24th consecutive home win. The Lady Bisons got off to a slow start, winning…
The Harding rugby team is looking for change this year. Having lost their game field to the new softball stadium, the rugby team was unable to host home games during…
The White County Fair will open for the 78th consecutive year on Saturday, Sept. 6, and run through Saturday, Sept. 13. The fair features over 20 rides and a certified…
If you are an American, you may have heard of rugby, but you’ve probably never seen it. If you were bored enough two weeks ago, however, you may have stumbled…