1936: “Belief Advanced That Boy’s Dorm Is Inhabited By Galloway Ghosts, ” Written by Unknown Author Beware, James McDaniel. The ghost stalks again and more brazen and bold than ever before. What…
Download the free Oscars ballot here, designed by freshman Gabrielle Nagel, to record who you think will win in each the category. Then watch the 86th Academy Awards Sunday at…
After a super typhoon hit the Philippines in November 2013, Harding alumnus and native Filipino Carlos Frogoso knew he had to do something. With the help of several friends and…
The Bisons and Lady Bisons basketball teams opened up a three game home stand starting Thursday night against Southern Nazarene University. Heading into last night’s game, the men’s team was…
Kailey Massey After junior Kailey Massey died in a car accident on her way back to Harding for the spring semester, students found ways to honor her memory and help…
The Campus Activities Boardannounced that artist Mat Kearney was selected to come to campus for a concert in the spring. CAB conducted a poll and then a run-off vote to…
Looking to diversify your winter wardrobe? Tired of wearing long sleeved function T-shirts and jeans every day? Investing in a few key items will carry your wardrobe through the first…
Rodney and Suzanne Waller (’71) Distinguished Alumni 1. Where are you living now? Arlington, Texas. 2. What is your current job? Rodney is a senior vice president with Range Resources…
Michael Claxton by Lyndsey Ruble Nuckols editor-in-chief Associate Professor of English Michael Claxton is a bit of a legend on Harding’s campus. He has written more than 100 Bison columns,…
Friday, Oct. 25 8 a.m. Check-in and 9 a.m. Shotgun Start, Bison Booster Club Golf Tournament, Course at River Oaks. $100 per person, $400 per team and/or $100 hold sponsorship.…
On Friday, Oct. 17, an unidentified black male entered a university owned house on Charles Street and attempted to enter several of the bedrooms while residents were present. The male…
The Harding campus community this morning was saddened to learn of the death of one of our students, Courtney Book. Courtney, age 24, died early this morning (Friday) at UAMS…
CAB wants to hear from you! Take their short survey and let them know which band you want to see take the stage on campus in the spring. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/bandsforspring CAB…
Men’s Golf The Harding men’s golf team has just completed their qualifying rounds for the GAC preview tournament hosted by Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Okla., Sept. 9-10. They have…
The Harding First Ladies Garden, conceptualized by by Liz Howell, the director of Alumni Relations and a coordinator for the Associated Women for Harding, will be located on the north…
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department filed its case against Lance Armstrong and Armstrong’s company Tailwind Sports Tuesday to recover triple the amount of funds the U.S. Postal Service spent to…
Cool Ranch – Shaun Melady Crunchy. Crisp. Creamy. Many different flavors all in one. It is a delightful treat encompassed by a unique, shell, which makes up the one and…
Washington – A letter addressed to President Obama containing ricin was intercepted by a screening facility outside the White House on Tuesday. The same day, a letter intended for Republican…
Here is a list of the 2013-2014 Student Association officers and representatives:President: Tyler Gentry Vice President: Joseph McManus Secretary: Kelli Mott Treasurer: Zee Rock Senior Men’s Rep: Tommy Perkins Senior…
Where: Benson Auditorium When: Saturday, April 13. A complimentary dessert gala will be hosted in the McInteer rotunda at 7 p.m. and the award show will begin at 8 p.m.…
SEARCY — College Church of Christ will hold its first service back in the regular church auditorium on Sunday morning. The congregation has been meeting at the Benson Auditorium since…
The Regina, Chi Sigma Alpha, OEGE and Sigma Phi Mu Spring Sing group took home gold in the John H. Ryan sweepstake last Saturday night for their show “Resistance is…
MAYFLOWER, Ar. — Between 3,500 and 5,000 barrels of heavy crude oil leaked from a ruptured Exxon Mobil pipeline in Mayflower, Ar. last Friday. Nearly two dozen homes were affected…
HARDING — Harding student hotspot Midnight Oil announced its new hours last week. As of March 18, the coffee shop will close at 10 p.m. on Monday through Thursday, instead…
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court evaluated two prominent rulings on gay marriage this week. According to Fox News, on Tuesday the court considered California’s ban on same-sex marriage before weighing…
Softball Harding softball has added a new member to their coaching staff. According to head coach Phil Berry, the volunteer assistant will be Whitney Kiihnl. Kiihnl is currently enrolled in…
According to KARK, a spokesperson for Goodwill Industries says its store in Searcy was destroyed after an early morning fire Friday.Lisa Wamsley with Goodwill of Arkansas says the store at…
Harding senior Ty Powell performs at Harding’s Pro Day on March 5 for NFL scouts and coaches. Powell is expected to be selected as high as 4th round in the…
AKRON, Ohio — The 53 year-old “Craigslist Killer” Richard Beasley, who was convicted of murdering three men who replied to his Craigslist ad to work on a cattle farm in…
Mike Huckabee honored Ty Osman as a “Huck’s Hero” on his radio program “The Huckabee Report” on March 5. You can listen to the recording of the midday commentary here.…
The Oscars are upon us. Hollywood’s A-list will flock to the red carpet Sunday night to award the best films of 2012. “Amour,” “Argo,” “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” “Django…
HARDING — In the last few days, students have reported three stolen spare tires from Jeeps on campus. Any suspicious activity should be reported to Harding Public Safety. HARDING —…
Pretoria, South Africa — Oscar Pistorius, the 2012 Olympic star and first double amputee to compete in the Olympics against able-bodied runners, is being charged with the premeditated murder of…
HARDING — The summer archaeology dig with Dr. Dale Manor is canceled. Manor said that the other university Harding partners with is unable to bring workers this year. Manor could…
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama delivered his State of the Union address on Tuesday, announcing his vision for minimum wage, immigration, climate control, education and foreign policy. In his speech,…
Local police are investigating several robberies connected to businesses close to Harding’s campus. On Jan. 12, a gunman entered and robbed the Subway on East Race Street. Midnight Oil coffeehouse…
Out of 100 people polled on campus, 56 think that the Baltimore Ravens will win Sunday night’s game, while 44 think the San Francisco 49ers will be victorious. You can…
Sophomore Seth Watkins and juniors Max Michael, Tiffany Perez and Elizabeth Bobo place their Christmas gift duds under the cafeteria Christmas tree as part of CAB’s “Re-gift your rejects.” The…
Harding University lost a caring and much-loved student when sophomore Connor Mobley, 19, died on Nov. 14. Mobley transferred to Harding this semester and suffered from Glioblastoma, a type of…
Women’s cross-country Sophomore Ewa Zaborowska qualified for the NCAA Division II National Championship which will be held on Nov. 17 in Joplin, Mo. Zaborowska took sixth place at the NCAA…
The Bisons’ football team improved to 8-1 on the season after a 31-9 victory at Southeastern Oklahoma last Saturday and improved to No. 14 in NCAA Division II rankings. The…
Juniors Matt Dobson and Greg Lewis of TV 16 reported from the Searcy courthouse Tuesday, Nov. 6. The student journalists interviewed localpoliticians and voters as part of the station’s election…
Lyndsey Ruble, Aerial Whiting and Alexis Hosticka discuss the themes of their columns and why they chose to work for student publications. Meet the Bison columnists was last modified: by…
Courtesy of Harding University’s Public Relations Office. Dr. Bruce McLarty, 55, vice president for spiritual life at Harding University, has been named to succeed Harding University President David B. Burks…
Senior Heather Gould embraces Dr. David Burks after being crowned the 2012 Homecoming queen at the Homecoming football game on Saturday, Oct. 27. Standing close by was Gould’s father, who…
Graduate Jordan Smith grills at the young alumni tailgate before the Homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 27. The tailgate was organized by GenerationHU, a new group for recent Harding graduates.…
NEW YORK CITY — Superstorm Sandy made landfall in the northeast Monday night, triggering fires, floods and leaving nearly 8 million people without power. As of Tuesday, there were 30…
Friday, Oct. 26 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Faith and Business Symposium: Mabee Business Building. Several alumni and guests will be giving presentations on topics such as business ethics, current…
Sophomore Hailey White landed the best seat in the house when she was pulled up on stage by the band Pentatonix during their concert held Tuesday, Oct. 23, in the…
BELLEFONTE, PA — Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky was sentenced to at least 30 years in prison Tuesday, Oct. 8 according to CNN.com. Sandusky was convicted on…
The football team yells in response to the cheers of supporters at last week’s pep rally on Sept. 27. The rally was held before the Bisons’ first home game of…
The temperature is dropping, the leaves are changing colors and September is coming to an end. Fall marks the start of many festivals and outdoor activities. story by Jess Boyd…
NEW YORK – Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad accused the Western powers of intimidation through nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction at the United Nations General Assembly held Wednesday Sept.…
Starbucks baristas gather in the new location in Legacy Park on Tuesday night for training and preparation. The coffee shop opens tomorrow night. Starbucks to open this Saturday was last…
‘A Tourist of Saints’ by Philip Holsinger will be on display in the Stevens Art Gallery until Oct. 5. ‘A Tourist of Saints’ was last modified: by The Bison
Students discuss their first impressions after arriving at HUF, HUG and HUA. Story by Kyle Reeves graphic by Tyler Carmical Blurbs from students studying abroad was last modified: by The…
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BENGHAZI – U.S. ambassador to Libya, Chris Stevens, died on Tuesday, Sept. 11, after an assault on the American Consulate in Benghazi by protestors against the American- produced video “Innocence…
Sophomore Austin Collum,junior Lindsey Sloan,Junior Tori Wisely, senior Benji Holder and freshmanJonathan Andrew will host Spring Sing in April of 2013. Check out an article with new photos and interviews…
Spring Sing 2012 hosts and hostesses (from LEFT) senior Matt Flynn, juniors Benji Holder, Emily Helton and seniors Caroline Snell and Nate White perform the opening number “Welcome to Wonderland”…
Members of Pi Theta Phi pose with Harding University President David B. Burks on Friday, Jan. 27, in the student center as a part of a fundraiser for the Honduras…
Junior Barrett Smith, senior Jacob Brown, freshman Morgan Smith, sophomore Craig Brukardt and senior Spencer Carroll perform the sketch “Kids” during their show Friday night, Jan. 27, in the Administration…
A Harding student was attacked and robbed on campus Tuesday at about 8 p.m. in a parking lot near Center Street and Dr. Jimmy Carr Drive. Senior Ethan Bundy said…
It was no secret that club week was going to be different this year. Speculations on what the new induction process would be like floated from meeting to meeting among…
A leaderless movement has arisen inthe United States. It began in Wall Street and has moved from the east coast to the west coast. It has even left American shores.…
This past Tuesday, Oct. 25, the Harding University campus experienced an Internet outage that affected not only the school, but also the town of Searcy as well as the surrounding…
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Written by Kylie Akins This fall, a 1971 Winnebago has a big mission: saving the lives of 10,000 children.The “Manabago,” a project of ready-to-use therapeutic food producer MANA Nutritive Aid,…
Written by Jame Richard Harper Jr. This world is not my home, but I plan on doing more than just “pass through.” God speaks to us and shows Himself to…
Written by Aerial Whiting After nearly 45 years of serving on the Harding faculty, Dr. Dennis Organ, dean of the College of Arts and Humanities and executive director of Alpha…
Written by James Richard Harper Jr. There are moments in our lives that stand out and refuse to be forgotten. There are times in our existence when we have stood…
Written by Sarah J Kyle Elumba Ebenja (A-Loom-Bah A-Ben-Jah) is a child of two worlds. From her name, most would find it hard to believe that the Harding University sprinter…
Written by Gina Cielo To remain in competition with outside sources and give students the best prices possible, theHarding Bookstorehas adopted software that will allow students to purchase books hassle-free.…
Written by Michael Claxton In grad school I had a professor named Jerry Mills. Even among teachers of English, who tend to be a pretty shifty lot, this guystood out…
Written by Greg Harnden Harding ends another chapter in athletics as we depart from the Gulf South Conference to join the newly formed Great American Conference, and what a year…
Written by John Mark Adkison by J.M. ADKISON sports editor It was a year very reminiscent of this year. Every sport in Harding’s athletic program was wrapping up a great…
Written by Caleb Rummel “Soul Surfer” is the latest inspirational, based-on-a-true-story film to hit the theaters and take a chance at pulling your heartstrings. The movie follows young Bethany Hamilton,…
Written by Adria Giles Once a month, the English department hosts a luncheon in which thosein attendance discuss what they’ve read recently. It’s lovely because that is what we do…
Written by Jess Ardrey Students enrolled in international programs are currently in the last legs of free travel, making their way around foreign countries before they head back to the…
Written by Sarah Kyle Ihave thought about this column for the entire school year. What would I have to say after a yearof following your lives and trying to share…
Written by Gabrielle Pruitt Saturday, April 23, was a historic night in Spring Sing performances. The John H. Ryan Sweepstakes Award was presented to two shows this year due to…
Written by Katie Swann The Harding baseball team has set its best record of all time at 36-10 overall, securing it a spot in the Gulf South Conference Tournament, and…
Written by Tiffany Jones As many students start their post-graduation journey May 14, a group of Honors College students will embark on a three-week international tour to see the world…
Written by Jess Ardrey Ithink it’s safe to say that there’s truth in the old adage, “Those who don’t learn from the past are doomed to repeat it.” Case in…
Written by Kylie Akins Ihave never written an opinion article. At first, I thought, “Maybe I don’t have an opinion. Maybe I just live a bland life of neutrality.” I’ve…
Written by Tiffany Jones Turn on the siren. Flash those blue and red lights. Pull that girl over — sheneeds a fashion citation. Look at her, guilty as sin in…
Written by John Mark Adkison We all want to see heaven; we are just not usually so eager to forsake our bodies and hear our heartbeats go silent. We all…
Written by John Mark Adkison If you have been a faithful reader of “While Warming the Bench,” you probably have figured something out: I’m not exactly the best sports writer…
Written by Lauren Bucher Harding is undergoing an administrative paradigm shift, streamlining its organization. “I think this is the biggest change since Harding became a university in 1979,” Larry Long,…
Written by Heidi Tabor The Ganus Athletic Center is currently under construction as part of a twofold project including building additions to benefit both Harding’s athletic training program and football…
Written by John Mark Adkison Leaving home and going to college is rarely a smooth and easy transition for students. Usually students are merely taking a two-hour drive from one…
Written by Whitney Dixon The tennis season may be over, but with a season record of 16-4 for the Bisons and 19-7 for the Lady Bisons, and both having several…
Written by Sarah Kyle On May 14, seniors Calea Bakke, Gil Gildner and Mark Slagle will become the first of a new breed: Interdisciplinary Studies graduates. The trio will be…
Written by Aerial Whiting A Shakespearean scholar from Nottingham Trent University in England lectured on “The Tempest” by William Shakespeare Tuesday, April 19, in Cone Chapel. The scholar, Dr. Peter…
Written by Savannah Lee Harding University’s Advanced Video Production course is allowing students to create short films to gain experience for future career opportunities. One of those students is senior…
Written by Heidi Tabor Seven students from Harding presented oral reports of their NASA research at the 18th annual Arkansas Undergraduate Research Conference at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia April…
Written by Kylie Akins and Mallory Davis Midnight Oil is being transformed again Tuesday, April 26, into a discussion room when Mark Moore comes to offer his third “Stimulating Conversation.”…
Written by Stacy Hall The inaugural Searcy Classic golf tournament will be held on April 22, in concurrence with Spring Sing, to benefit The Lance Armstrong Foundation through Livestrong. The…
Written by Sarah Kyle Sept. 11, 2011, will mark the 10th anniversary of the day America stood still. To more than 50 countries, Sept. 11 will mark the 10th anniversary…