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…
Racism has always been a part of the Harding story. From the time that it began as a senior college in 1924 to the present day, ideas of racial intolerance and prejudice have always existed within our community. This legacy of racism is not just a part of the story of Harding; but also of Searcy, of Arkansas, of the American South, of the greater United States, of Western civilization, of the entire world. While racism may look different in different places, racial bigotry has plagued human history for as long as there have been racially diverse populations sharing a common space.
Written by Britty Gist Contributions from Ellie Shelton, Morgan Gianferante and Madison Scott While many Spring Sing attendees only see costumes and stage sets from afar, set designers and costume…
Written by Katelyn Allen and Rachel Bible Women’s social club Delta Nu is releasing a special edition newspaper called “The Willow: A Delta Nuspaper” to be released today. Delta Nu’s…
Written by Madison Scott and Caroline Birdwell. Arkansas’s statewide mask mandate expired Tuesday, March 30, after Governor Asa Hutchinson announced the decision at a press conference. In response, the University…
Written by Hannah Seibert and Gabriel Huff. Executive Director of International Programs Audra Pleasant confirmed March 15 that Harding’s International Programs (IP) will resume this summer. Pleasant sent the announcement…
Written by Ellie Shelton and Emma Jones. Dean of Students Zach Neal announced in an email to the student body on March 31 that group organizations would be allowed to…
Written by Holland Chupek and Sara McClaran. We all have that one class that we dread. You know, the one that makes you stay up past 2 a.m., stresses you…
Written by Sara McClaran and Ellie Shelton. Print book sales had their best year in a decade in the past year, the New York Times said, according to NPD BookScan.…
Written by Madison Meeks. The Harding University choral groups had not performed live in over a year, until last Friday, March 26. The live concert consisted…
Written by Jaxon Nash. Harding hosted nine schools in the first annual NextEra Energy Harding Invitational for track and field on March 20. Of the 19 events that took place,…
Written by Everett Kirkman I don’t think it really hit me until I was on the plane. I couldn’t sleep. I dozed off for a minute or two at a…
Written by Ryan Gallagher and Tiane Davis College students experienced a sudden change of plans due to the pandemic, and for some students, that meant not being on campus for…
About a year ago, masks were an uncommon accessory in many parts of society. However, they became the norm around the world and impacted in-person and interpersonal communication as a…
It would be difficult to overstate the impact that this pandemic has had on modern life, on both a micro and macro scale. Rarely does an international virus disrupt daily…
Written by Gabriel Huff and Emma Jones. Dr. Steven Frye, director of Spring Sing, announced Tuesday that this year’s show, “Twice Upon a Time,” will now be open for the…
Written by Rachel Bible and Katelyn Allen. The College of Pharmacy administered both Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines throughout the spring semester to Harding faculty, staff and some students. The College…
Written by Katelyn Allen and Elizabeth Dillard. Everyone has hobbies that provide a sense of comfort and stimulation, which often bring purpose to everyday life. Due to COVID-19, many people…
Written by Elizabeth Dillard and Gabriel Huff. COVID-19 numbers have been decreasing across Arkansas, White County and Harding’s campus. As of Wednesday, Feb. 24, the number of undergraduate active cases…
Written by Britty Gist and Tiane Davis. After seasons resumed for volleyball, basketball, track, golf, tennis, softball and baseball this spring, several games for each team were canceled due to…
Written by Ben Lane and Emma Jones. Canceled study abroad programs have led to an increased number of upperclassmen planning to participate in international programs (IP) in the upcoming summer…
Written by Gabriel Huff and Maren Bonham. Harding held its first week of in-person chapel this week, marking the first time the University has conducted a physical chapel since March…
Harding University theatre performed “A Storytelling Event: Struggle Bus” Feb. 4-6 in the Administration Auditorium, but a new method of viewing will be available this weekend, Feb. 12-14, via Pay-per-view…
The Natural Food store is a headquarters for healthy and holistic options in Searcy, Arkansas, providing both the local and Harding communities with education, products and services. They offer goods…
Written by Madison Meeks and Caroline Birdwell. Slader’s Alaskan Dumpling Company, a local Searcy restaurant, is now serving signature drinks inspired by the Last Frontier. The Alaskan-infused espresso drinks are…
Written by Holland Chapek and Tiane Davis. Harding University’s Camp Tahkodah has been a spiritual growth experience for many people who have grown up in the Searcy, Arkansas, area. The…
Written by Tiane Davis and Britty Gist. A new workout method, which went viral on TikTok, has risen in popularity for students on and off campus. In November 2020, Lauren…
Written by Madison Scott and Morgan Gianferante. University President David Burks announced on Jan. 26 via a campus-wide email that in-person chapel would resume beginning Monday, Feb. 8. “Chapel provides…
Creme & Sugar offers students a way to satisfy their sweet tooth at “a one-stop dessert shop.” Located in between McAlister’s Deli and Fuji Japanese Steakhouse, Creme & Sugar offers…
Squirrels are not the only critters roaming campus. Tiny geckos are roaming around Harding — inside and outside of the classroom. “I was walking into my 8 a.m. precalculus class…
Humility and justice: Alumnus releases book about finally finding justice in Civil Rights cold cases
Through the years, Harding has seen many successful alumni. However, perhaps none have had the same type of impact that ‘82 alumnus Jerry Mitchell has had. Mitchell is an American…
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.…
As students return to campus and summer fades away, homework and studying slowly become a part of daily life. Some students may find themselves struggling with study habits and knowing…
This year’s Harding Read, selected by University President Bruce McLarty, is “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey. Unlike previous book selections, this year’s book is…
I really think this will be a special year of the Bisons. We have so much excitement right now in our program and the culture on our team has never…
Coming off a successful season with nine wins and three losses, the Harding Bison Football team is back for blood as they are determined to claim the Great American Conference…
Harding follows trends of other universities to offer flexible programs. This year, Harding added the University College, which is the first college to be added since 2011. According to Harding’s…
Harding’s Office of Admissions hired five new recruiters and added two new admission counselor positions within the last year. With fall 2019 being Scott Hannigan’s first time to begin the…
If you already know, then you know. If you don’t, then you want to know. So — the Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich vs. the Popeye’s chicken sandwich. The original chicken sandwich…
I have loved Spider-Man my entire life. When the first Sam Raimi film came out in 2002, I was 3 years old. Since then, Spider-Man has stuck with me. I’ve…
For the second time, I have returned to Harding as an employee. My first stint began one month after graduation as director of news services in what was formerly known…
Did it smell like cigarettes?” That’s the question I get whenever I mention that one of the highlights of my summer vacation was a trip to the Waffle House Museum…
I understand now why college seniors talk about feeling anxious prior to heading into the wide world. When I say wide world, I mean exactly that. And beyond that, it’s…
Humans tend to have a difficult time assigning proper value to their talents and skill sets — and rightfully so. We typically battle excess pride and insecurity, consecutively, when faced…
Reality is often disappointing, and this is certainly true with the announcement of Andrew Luck’s retirement on Aug. 25. At only 29 years old, the Indianapolis Colts quarterback stepped down,…
After more than a year of planning and construction,the Huckeba Field House behind First Security Stadium is complete. The new indoor football practice facility has a 133-yard field built to…
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…
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