Written by Sarah Pearce It’s safe to say this was not in any of our plans. I’m a planner, but I haven’t always been. At some point, maybe during sophomore…
Written by Emma Aly For the first part of the 2019-20 school year, the Student Publications office was filled with the sounds of typing, laughter and collaborative conversation as we…
Written by Caroline Birdwell Junior Morgan Proffitt ran unopposed for the Student Association (SA) presidency and was elected April 9 for the 2020-2021 school year, making Proffitt the fourth female…
Written by Molly Campbell DreamWorks Animation’s newest film, “Trolls World Tour,” was scheduled to release in theaters April 10. Due to nationwide closures of theaters and social distancing regulations, however,…
Written by Mary Fenner Nintendo released the highly anticipated game “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” (ACNH) last month. I’ve been playing “Animal Crossing” since Nintendo released “Animal Crossing: Wild World” in…
A tornado moved through central parts of Jonesboro, Arkansas, March 28 for several miles, causing millions of dollars worth of damage to the city and surrounding areas. According to Jonesboro…
Written by Morgan Proffitt Last summer, the executive officers of the Student Association were considering what the theme for our upcoming school year would be. When we eventually decided on…
Written by Emma Williams Have you ever had a dream — a dream that you held onto for one, two or three years, and maybe even longer? For me, that…
Written by Caroline Birdwell Harding students enrolled in 2020 summer study abroad programs received an email from International Programs (IP) March 23, announcing the cancellation of all programs due to…
Written by Dr. James Burk Times of trials are the moments that forge our identity. It is during these times our pretenses start to dissolve, and we are finally able…
The pingpong tournament is back and in full swing for the second year. Harding students both on and off-campus have started the first rounds of the tournament. In the first…
Look up. Show up. Build up. These are the three guiding statements for the Harding softball team. We thank God for this sport we play. We show up to practice…
My hair has always been a huge part of my identity. However, growing up in a community where a lot of people didn’t look like me, it was the part…
This is article is a part of the Dialogue on Diversity series. Sometimes, I overdress in casual settings, but eventually, I forget that I overdressed. The thing about overdressing and…
Days after finding out his bicep had dissolved into his bloodstream, sophomore Shane Ryan proceeded to play in the club volleyball semi-final to clinch the win against men’s social club…
Women’s social club Delta Gamma Rho (DGR) planned the dedication of a seat in Rhodes-Reaves Field House to former club member Mary Joy Uebelein. Uebelein was a huge fan of…
We are no strangers to the innate need humans have for social connection. Community, social engagement and all the particulars of communication are vital to our successes or failures as…
It’s becoming increasingly more difficult to find a reputable news outlet, so we are being forced to become conscious of the media we consume. We get to pick and choose…
After wrapping up their final season, four Harding football players pushed to continue their athletic career and pursue the next level. Senior defensive lineman Mike Gant, senior defensive back V’Onte…
January 2020 has had a whirlwind of political events. From diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and Iran, to the continuation of bush fires in Australia and the sudden death of…
I have always loved being outside, whether that is climbing mountains in Colorado, going for a run or even doing homework outdoors on a nice day. Because of this, I…
Kobe Bryant, retired NBA champion and future hall of famer, tragically died Sunday after his helicopter crashed outside of Los Angeles. As I got the news, I was overcome with…
Having grown up in Arkansas, I learned to appreciate the beauty of my home state more and more each year. Outdoor recreation has been a fundamental part of my life…
The 2020 Harding baseball season will be full of new experiences for me after transferring from Seward County Community College in Liberal, Kansas this fall. I spent three seasons there,…
I really enjoyed most of the films released in 2019, and this year marked an amazing achievement in diverse storytelling. However, there was something missing in 2019 that has started…
I f you’ve grown up in the church, you’re probably familiar with the phrase, “The Old Testament was nailed to the cross.” If your experience has been anything like mine,…
Branching out with different foods is a rarity for me. I have had food allergies my entire life, and I typically stick to what I am familiar with. Peanuts, tree…
Socrates said, “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.” I ask that you teach me hard before I leave this place. I am here…
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) made a little over $1 billion in revenue in 2017. With that much money being brought into NCAA, I find it very hard to…
Starting tonight, the annual living Nativity scene returns to Searcy. Whether Harding students are looking to get into the holiday spirit or are looking for a break from studying, they…
So far this season, we have experienced a lot of highs but also some lows. Being picked to win the conference and getting ranked early on as #18 in the…
For people who regularly profess the importance of confession, the church doesn’t teach much about how to handle it. And guess what? It shows. Most of my friends who are…
This year the Student Association (SA) has prioritized celebration. We have celebrated different people on campus, many whose efforts to make our community run smoothly often go unnoticed. We have…
Stephen Covey owed it all to his mother. Though he was an athletic teenager, Covey developed a degenerative condition that caused him to spend several years suffering with pain in…
“Players Only” is a special column written by Harding athletes. In this week’s issue: Bisons senior forward Braeden Grundy discusses the soccer season so far and the upcoming conference tournament.…
Since sophomore year of high school in 2014, I have hosted an annual autumn dinner party. I was inspired by the TV drama “Desperate Housewives” and decided that it would…
Sophomore Layne Pace ran the St. George Utah Marathon in October, beating her personal record by seven minutes, so it’s only fitting she would start a club to mentor young…
As a distant Kanye West fan, I’ve seen him derail Taylor Swift at the 2009 Video Music Awards; listened to his music that contains lyrics solely about sex, drugs and…
There are tons of issues and conflicts happening right now all across the world; issues in the Middle East with Turkey’s invasion of the Kurdish territories and in South America…
Let me set a scene for you. You are sitting in the Stu eating some delicious, piping hot Panda Express. You feel delight as you scarf down your late lunch.…
Out of all four years I’ve played soccer at Harding, this is by far my favorite season. Our team has made an effort to connect with each other on and…
“A Community of Mission.” This is the phrase that hangs every few feet around our campus. Ask anyone why they came to Harding over another school, and it’s pretty likely…
Social and entertainment media have become ubiquitous in our world today. They can be accessed anywhere, anytime. Social and entertainment media platforms have the capacity to greatly benefit our human…
Two slabs of the Berlin Wall were displayed last week in Benson Auditorium. The wall will remain in the Benson’s lobby through November. Provided by the Clifton L. Ganus Jr.…
For many students, one of the best feelings comes from going to the student center after chapel, checking their mailbox and seeing they have mail. However, Harding students also know…
Global warming, body image, sexual orientation, feminism, divorce, anti-Semitism, intellectual disability, domestic terrorism. What do you think this list represents? Major issues in the upcoming election? Or maybe the most…
It has been a basic principle and an enforced law in the National College Athletics Association that athletes of college universities can’t be paid apart from scholarships; however, a law…
On October 15th at 4:00p.m., ed-tech startup company Apptegy will be hosting a Harding night at their offices in downtown Little Rock. Students from all majors are welcome to attend…
With the temperature finally dropping, it’s time to break out the fall candles, grab some pumpkins for a centerpiece and hang artificial fall leaves all over the dorms to make…
This summer I took classes at the largest school in my state. It took an hour to walk across campus, so I rode my bike everywhere or I never would’ve…
Sometimes I ponder what my time at Harding would have looked like if I had been in a social club. What-ifs are always fun to think about, but not to…
The fight against sexual assault is not just a woman’s issue, but also a man’s. More accurately, it’s humanity’s issue. This fact became clear to me in the spring semester…
For most athletes, preparing for a match not only involves getting yourself physically fit to play, but also a lot of mental preparation to ensure that you’re in the correct…
As the Harding Bisons prepare for their upcoming games with the season in full swing, junior defensive back Jacory Nichols is also juggling his own personal clothing brand, Only1Way. Nichols…
As social media outlets continue to rise, so does junior Jada Robison’s follower count on the new platform, TikTok. With an impressive 48.3K followers, Robison has totaled 1.8 million likes…
Out of many dark corners of the world come tragic stories of human trafficking and sexual slavery, and according to International Justice Missions (IJM), there are more than 40 million…
Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11. As a sophomore, my time at Harding has been characterized by encouragement from…
Cross-country is a sport that requires a very specific kind of person to be successful. To be a successful cross-country runner, you must be able to deal with very uncomfortable…
Introduction When my sister decided to come to Harding, I knew that the best way for anyone to get acclimated to Searcy was to go on a coffee crawl. Before…
It’s about 4:30 on a Tuesday afternoon. The weather app says it’s 97 degrees, but you know better, and as you stroll past the Heritage Building, you can’t remember why…
Remembering people and events that have shaped our lives is powerful. Memories mold the silhouette of our identity and culture, influencing every aspect of our lives. They push us to…
Spring Sing, graduation prep, rain and Resurrection Sunday. These are the events and traits that most at Harding associate with the month of April. Here, April is the final full…
On Friday Sept. 13, 12 jurors and four alternates were chosen to hear the facts surrounding the death of Botham Jean. It is not in question that Amber Guyger shot…
Run to the Well 5K is coming to Searcy on Sept. 28 to help raise money for villages in Uganda to have access to clean water and improved sanitation. Run…
As jury selection continued on Friday, Sept. 13, in the Dallas area for the charge of Amber Guyger, who is accused of killing Harding alumnus Botham Jean in 2018, Harding…
The 29th annual Arkansas Traveller 100 starts Oct. 5, and people from all over the United States are preparing to run it, including one of Harding’s own: senior Grady Moore.…
Last December, I had the opportunity to go on the New York trip that the department of communication takes every year. This experience was an amazing one. See, for me,…
I knew something was about to happen. I knew some rumblings had been going on around campus. I had heard whispers in dark circles that former Student Association President Hallie…
Students at Harding have frequently found themselves lost over the years trying to find things to do in Searcy without having to go too far. Searcy may have limited entertainment…
oice in the Harding Art Department after teaching as an adjunct for eight years, but in her new role as assistant professor, she is helping student artists find their own…
For this upcoming season, both Harding men’s and women’s soccer teams are hoping to step up their game and bring their teams to the next level. Both teams are currently…
Two Harding Academy high school students have opened a bookstore in downtown Searcy. The Book Nest had a flash opening on Saturday, Aug. 24, but does not have regular hours…
By Anna-Grace Shields “Players Only” is a special column written by Harding athletes. In this week’s issue: junior Anna-Grace Shields talks about being one of three future co- captain of…
By Cayde Newton Universal basic income is a policy through which a sum of cash is paid to all citizens of a nation or state, no questions asked — and…
By Alaina Webb Spring Sing is a glorious time on Harding’s campus when the culmination of a semester of hard work is presented Easter weekend in front of thousands of…
Written by Lydia SunderRaj We voted. We won. We cheered. A lot. The social media explosion of Harding students and faculty writing about Searcy and begging their friends and relatives…
By Amanda Kearney “Players Only” is a special column written by Harding athletes. In this week’s issue: Lady Bisons’ sophomore guard Amanda Kearney tells us what it’s like being an…
By Zoe Hardin “Players Only” is a special column written by Harding athletes. In this week’s issue: Lady Bisons senior middle blocker Zoe Hardin discusses getting to play intramural sports…
Written by Mallory Harrison As someone who has lived in dorms, Legacy apartments, an off-campus apartment and an off-campus house over the past four years, I like to consider myself…
Written by Ashton Castle Like most people on campus, I am always looking for ways to save money. Coming up on junior year, I was sure that living off campus…
Written by Peyton Padgett “We should be good.” This was my response to fans, professors, friends and family at the beginning of the 2018-2019 basketball season when they asked,“How is…
By Michael Taft How many times have you heard: “If we could all be a little more helpful — a little more attuned to others’ needs — the world would…
By Julia Hensley After a long process, the campaign portion of the Small Business Revolution has ended and the waiting has begun. While we still do not know if Searcy…
Written by Jack Thomas Opening Day is for frontrunners. It’s easy to ride the wave of excitement for something new. In a 50-game season, they all matter. Opening Day matters,…
Written by Gael Langdon Mike Cook and Kevin Ray grew up together in Searcy. They met in high-school, Cook a sophomore and Ray a Junior. After 22 years of lives…
Written by Jacob Chesney Is this the best a man can get? Can we do better than sexual harassment and bullying? Gillette’s new commercial “The Best Men Can Be,” says,…
“Players Only” is a special column written by Harding athletes. In this weeks issue: Lady Bisons senior outside hitter Madison Poen talks about her experience on the road at the…
By Ava Galyean Searcy will host the second Thankfulness Beats & Eats from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, on Arch Street in Downtown Searcy near Art…
Written by Andres Rojas I remember my first days at Harding vividly. I was moving to the U.S. from another country, and I was scared and anxious. The first people…
Written by Michael Taft What do you think of when you think of the definition of a man? Do you think of someone who is tough, very stern and doesn’t…
Player’s Only is written by Harding Athletes, this week Matheus Ribeiro tells us what it is like being an international student athlete. I am Matheus Ribeiro, an international athlete at…
By Allie Harbuck When I first arrived at Harding back in 2015, I had a lot of questions. Why was going to 8 a.m. class suddenly so difficult? How did…
By Eric Traughber Recently, I’ve heard a wide variety of opinions regarding club visitation being replaced by a fourth-round mixer. My initial reaction upon hearing that visitation was being replaced…
“Players Only” is a special column, written by Harding athletes. In this week’s column: Harding baseball alumnus David Rampey reflects on why the Bison alumni game is important to him.…
Written by Katie Tracy To view the opposing viewpoint of this article, follow this link. I was fortunate enough to grow up in a home that allowed me to express…
Written by Macey Vaught To view the opposing viewpoint of this article, follow this link. September 12 has been recognized as the National Day of Encouragement since 2007 when a…
By Lew Knapp The last time I wrote an article for The Bison, it was about the missile attacks against the Assad regime by a coalition of France, England and…
When I was little, I remember seeing a never-ending stream of red, white and blue cardstock on the sides of the road. With intense concentration, I would focus on each…
“Players Only” is a special column, written by Harding athletes. In this week’s column: Sophomore Bisons quarterback Preston Paden reflects on his week-one start on the road. Coming into the…
This May will mark two years since I graduated from Harding. Shortly after, I moved to California to help open a coffee bar. I spend my 9-5 working for a…
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