Harding’s men’s and women’s golf teams started their seasons last September with the men’s team placing third out of 18 at the Southern Nazarene invitational and the women’s team placing…
The static pulls my hair to the TV screen as I watch Rocky in his intense fight against Ivan Drago. My blood is pumping, my face is sweating and my…
This article is a part of the Dialogue on Diversity series. “He’s not going to get much support from black voters, but I still like him enough.” She was referring…
The Diles When Drs. Allen and Laurie Diles met in 1991, neither had marriage on their mind. Laurie had already earned her doctorate degree and had begun her career teaching…
Most Harding students know Slader’s Alaskan Dumpling Co. for its unique food and relaxed environment, making it the perfect location for the light competition and fun that junior Mac Conn…
The Kansas City Chiefs are officially champions of the National Football League (NFL), after coming back from a 10 point deficit to defeat the San Francisco 49ers 31-20. As the…
Sunday, Jan. 26, I was lying on my bed scrolling through Facebook when an article crept in through the dog videos and corny posts from family members. The headline read,…
Senior back spot Kizzie Citty brings spirit to Harding cheer. For senior Kizzie Citty, being a member of the cheerleading team was something that had always piqued her interest. Her…
Over the past 10 years, Harding sports have evolved, received national recognition and paved the way for future generations as the new decade approaches. Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Athletic…
Winner of the Golden Globe for Best Television Series in 2017, “The Crown” has proven to successfully be both entertaining and educational. The spring HArding University in England (HUE) students…
Aramark caters to prisons, so it’s fitting that they have a captive consumer base here at Harding. Mandatory minimum meal plans and a non-compete agreement provide Aramark with a monopoly…
The Five Minute Film Festival, a contest that encourages students to channel their creativity, will begin at the Rialto Theater in Searcy tonight. This event encourages Harding students to channel…
After Drew Brees’ injury on Sept. 15, Saints fans were devastated. Our team was now in the hands of our backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, who didn’t have the greatest performance…
1. Get ahead on your homework for the week. Lock yourself in your room and get as much of it done as possible. You’ll be so happy you did when…
Despite hailing from land-locked Tulsa, Okla., senior Mitchell Mayes found his joy and passion through a ministry called Surfing the Nations. As the name suggests, most of the members enjoy…
Last season, the Lady Bisons volleyball team had an incredible 26-8 record, including a victory over #3 seed University of Nebraska at Kearney in the NCAA Tournament. The team’s season…
Senior discus thrower Jenni Nadeau ditched her sneakers and donned cleats as she left the Lady Bison basketball team and joined the Lady Bison soccer team in August. Head Women’s…
The NFL will kickoff its 100th season Sept. 5 with a game between its two oldest teams, the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears . With 100 years of…
On Friday, Aug. 23, Harding faculty and staff members received an email from Keith Cronk, the vice president of information systems and technology at Harding, warning them about phishing scams.…
Written by Rachel McCurry Throughout the week following spring break, the Harding community dedicated time to remember former junior Mary Joy Uebelein. As April 16 marked one month since Mary…
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By Ava Galyean Harding University Theatre is hosting a production of “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” in the Ulrey Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Dec. 6-8…
Through involvement in local projects, Mat Faulkner is working to better Searcy’s community Written by Nora Johnson and Jed Myers Mat Faulkner, president and chief idea officer of Think Idea…
By Ryann Heim My friend Loren says it best, “There are two types of people in this world: people who pee in the shower and liars.” Stay with me. I…
Written by Jack Allen and Brendan Samuels Bisons Football takes on the Ferris State University (FSU) Bulldogs in Big Rapids, Michigan, today at 12 p.m. CST. Jack Allen (JA), head sports…
Written by Jack Allen and Aaron Alexander The Harding Bisons are back in the playoffs for the third consecutive year after the NCAA announced on Sunday that they are one…
Harding University’s volleyball team is set to finish conference play this weekend in the Great American Conference (GAC) Tournament in Hot Springs, Ark. The team finished the year on a…
Jack Allen Sports Editor 1) “Remember the Titans” Not only does this serve as a great sports film, but its commentary on racial integration in sports creates the perfect blend…
Understanding global citizenship within an individualistic culture. Part 2 – How does a global perspective relate to the immigration question? Written by Nora Johnson and Justin Duyao It is safe…
According to breastcancer.org, 1 in 8 U.S. women develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. This Breast Cancer Awareness month, two Harding faculty members reflect on their experience battling the…
by Loren Williams Halloween is just around the corner, and let me tell you, you are never too old to dress up. When I was little, my parents threw a…
By Ava Galyean Friday, Oct. 19, Harding will host a glow run at 9 p.m. in front of the Ganus Activities Complex to raise money for White County Jail Ministry.…
By Abbey Watson Connection: everyone craves it, everyone seeks it and everyone aims for it whether they realize it or not. At Harding, connection happens every day; from hanging out…
Written by Ava Galyean The annual Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing, the world’s largest gathering of women in computing, was held at the George R. Brown Convention Center…
Written by Nora Johnson and Justin Duyao Even 17 years after the last episode of “Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood” aired on PBS, the lyrics of the show’s theme song are still…
Written by Madison Edwards Harding University students will be performing at Get Down Downtown, an annual two-day, family-friendly, outdoor festival featuring live music, vendors, games, rides and other activities in…
Written by Ava Galyean The Harding University Jazz Band is hosting their annual fall concert Thursday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. in the Reynolds Recital Hall. Andrew Cook, assistant professor…
By Hannah Wise I’m not sorry or embarrassed to be single. No, I’m not a part of the group of feminists that believes that men aren’t needed or anything like…
By Ava Galyean This year, Harding is starting a new program aiming to help first-generation college students. According to the Cannon-Clary College of Education, “an estimated 50 percent of the…
Download this ballot when you watch the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. CDT 2018 Emmy Ballot was last modified: September 20th, 2018 by Bison…
Taking a nod from Vogue, the fashion industry and fashion-forward students around campus, The Bison is issuing our own September Issue, joining the ranks of publications this month highlighting the…
Men’s social club Alpha Tau Epsilon (ATE) and women’s social club Girls Aiming Toward Achievement (GATA) face changes as they enter this year’s club process. With 20 active members, GATA…
A 2016 Harding graduate was reportedly shot and killed Thursday night in his Dallas apartment when an off-duty police officer mistakenly entered his apartment thinking it was her own, according…
Written by Hannah Wise Searcy’s newest downtown business, The Soda Jerk, opened July 15, 2018, and joined other Searcy small businesses in a collaboration of services and products. According to…
Written by Noah Turner The renovation of the Mildred Taylor Stevens Memorial Art Center, commonly referred to as the Stevens Art and Design Center, started the day after graduation and…
By Ava Galyean Lately, there has been a lot of buzz about Disney’s “Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck It Ralph 2” movie releasing this Thanksgiving. So much so, that before…
By Davis Rowan Here at Harding, community is something that is talked about quite often. Whether it is in chapel or bible class, it seems we can’t escape hearing about…
By Mary Yukich I have to admit, when I first heard that a campus-wide laundry system update would allow students to pay for laundry with a card instead of coins,…
By Kyle Allison I am writing in response to the Aug. 31, 2018, article by student publications staff member senior Zach Shappley entitled “Space Walls.” While it is not my…
Written by Cassidy Colbert For Dr. Kathy Dillion, associate professor of English, the word “immigrant” hits home. Dillon spent the last three summers working with immigrants in Russia, Germany and,…
Written by Danielle Turner This spring, Harding University in Latin America (HULA) will spend time in a new city under new leadership. Jeremy Daggett, a well-traveled Harding graduate, will be…
By Madison Edwards Starting in the Charles White Dining Hall, Harding University is making changes toward an eco-friendlier campus this school year. These trends began in 2017 when former Student…
Written by Madison Edwards This summer hundreds of Harding students enrolled in summer internships in the U.S., and even globally, to gain work experience relating to their major. Hunter Hoagland,…
Written by Noah Turner MoviePass is a monthly subscription service that launched in 2011 with the mission to fill movie theater seats. When a new customer signs up for the…
Written by Ava Galyean Many of our favorite childhood movies have been recently remade, rebooted or remastered into a sequel. Favorite childhood characters came back to life on the big…
Written by Kylie Jones Travel has the ability to broaden your perspective and change your world view. I firmly believe that you can learn a lot about yourself and others…
Written by Cassidy Colbert As a college athlete, summer does not always mean time spent away from the sport. For many Harding baseball players, it is a time to play…
Written by Danielle Turner Social clubs will face major changes to club sports, as the size designation will be dropped this year. Tom Ritchie, director of recreation programs, said in…
Senior Jacob Ardrey was arrested April 24 and charged with 30 counts of distributing and possessing or viewing matter depicting sexually explicit conduct involving a child. An investigation by the…
Freshman Marti Pike applied for student loans in order to attend Harding. She said she understands that loans are a big responsibility, but that the benefits of her decision outweigh…
We were running through blood It was the Friday before finals week in the December of 2013. Junior Lauren Burcham, then a high school junior, was a sitting in her Spanish class at Arapahoe…
This is The Bison’s fourth article regarding a mass shooting this school year. As students, we have lived most of our lives in a country accustomed to mass shootings. We…
Sleep + Mental Health by Bowman Johnson Taking care of your mental health is so easy, you can do it in your sleep. According to Dr. Travis McNeal, associate professor of…
Dr. Ken Cameron, Professor of Psychology Q: What types of physiological factors are associated with mental health? A: In discussing physiological factors you of course begin with general physical health. …
Church of Christ member Stephen Willeford, husband of alumna Pam Willeford, pursued and shot Devin Patrick Kelley, the man who opened fire in the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs,…
Alumnus Ryan Gibbons is the pastor of First Christian Church in Searcy. He graduated from Harding in 1992 and said that since his time as a student, he has seen…
Senior Zachary Snedker grew up an agnostic within a family that was mostly atheist and was unable to find a church home during his first three years at Harding. He…
Senior Raneisha Stassin has gone without a church home for four years while enrolled in college. “The church building to me just seems like a place to go to stay…
In recent weeks, the U.S. and North Korean governments have been engaged in a heated exchange prompted by North Korea’s continued development and testing of nuclear warheads. On Sunday, Sept.…
On Wednesday, Sept. 13, President Donald Trump dined with Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer with whom he discussed a possible agreement to review the Deferred Action for Childhood…