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…
After graduating from college, it felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. I no longer had to write papers, complete projects or pull all-nighters to study for tests.…
“So, how does it feel to be a college graduate?” This was the first question I was asked by my mom as I walked out of the Benson Auditorium on…
Attending college in Arkansas was not something I planned, but an opportunity that interrupted a class I didn’t like, back in my senior year of high school, when I learned…
One, “I ran out of shampoo and didn’t have enough money to buy more.” Two, “I was channeling my 2007 Britney Spears.” Three, “I’m a biology major; I don’t have…
When I stepped onto Harding’s campus as a freshman in August 1980, I may have been the greenest, wettest-behind-the-ears new student in the history of the school. OK, that may…
You’re currently being propelled. Surprise. You feel like you’re independently flying and making your own path, but soon that gust is gone before you realize how much you relied on…
A personal friend and public relations mentor once told me that it is important to enjoy the journey. I did not fully understand what he meant until I entered the…
All my life I have prayed for my future husband. I pray that he is happy, healthy and growing spiritually. I pray that God will place him in my life…
Facebook privacy issues have been ongoing, and this most recent apology tour of Mark Zuckerberg’s is just another notch in his bedpost of wrongs. Facebook, however, is not the only…
This Wednesday, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg spent his second day testifying before Congress in a navy suit and tie, facing the lower chamber, after spending Tuesday in front of the…
There is an aspect of fear present in my senior year of college that I was in no way prepared for. This fear, honestly, concerns things that are all pretty…
I always cry in superhero movies. It’s not that they’re particularly sad, I just get emotional seeing the awe-inspiring courage these heroes possess, even while facing impending doom. I saw “Pacific…
From 1990 to 2015, 209 romantic comedies were released. Two hundred and nine. And the list I found didn’t include all the movies I would count as romantic comedies. From…
What’s your style? When I was younger, I never would have dreamed of answering this question, and if you did ask it, I would’ve looked at you like you were…
I want to bring up a controversial topic of debate. No, not gun control — something the media doesn’t want to cover — but a topic so controversial that, if it…
Last week Nikolas Cruz shot and killed 17 people and wounded at least 14 more at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Armed with an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle…
On Thursday, Feb. 15, I posted a status on Facebook regarding the Florida school shooting. I’ve read the shared articles and even the long, opinionated comment sections. Gun rights, and…
In a time when popular music seems to be developing without a shred of remorse for its own hyperbole, an indie pop band that displays thoughtful restraint in its innovation…
In my class last week, we talked about Aziz Ansari, and honestly until that class, I hadn’t heard anything about him. He’s an actor in the news for allegedly sexually…
Drugs, self-harm, a psychiatric hospital and rehab. Sounds like a soap opera or a depressing movie, right? Nope. Those things have been the bulk of my life for the past…
It’s all in your head — an expression I will never use again. I was recently taking classes in a higher education doctoral program. I was trying to balance family,…
Mental illness is tough. It’s tough for people who suffer from it — and it’s tough for their friends and family who have to watch them go through it. I’m…
My name is Justice Laws, and I am a junior theatre major. Being a junior in college is honestly pretty weird, and it comes with a lot of responsibilities. You…
When my mom gave birth to my baby brother, I was a freshman in high school. I was old enough to remember every detail, from her pregnancy to the hospital…
On January 22, a very long line formed in downtown Seattle as Amazon opened its very first convenience grocery store. Amazon Go is a system that involves no cash exchange,…
In an era of pop music where everyone somehow received an anonymous memo that music has to sound like Young Metro produced it, one pop star shines above all: Carly…
I was recently standing in line with a few other students, while a couple of professors stood nearby. They were laughing and enjoying their time together, and I heard one professor…
A new year, a new semester and a new attempt at being a more productive individual. It’s hard to be organized and put together right off the bat; you need…
Why is there so much division in America today? Why is government welfare always threatened to be erased? Why is there so much backlash to saying Black Lives Matter? Why…
How important is the freedom of the internet to you? On Dec. 14, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will vote to repeal the previous net neutrality laws set in place…
It was an utterly transformative day for more than 50,000 runners competing in the New York City Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. In the span of 26.2 miles, goals…
If you read nothing else, read this: Thou shalt love the Muslims as thyself. To treat those who are different from you as anything other than your neighbor is to…
I haven’t stopped thinking about Las Vegas, either. That’s what has me so concerned about the article published in last week’s edition of The Bison titled “We must do better.” I’m…
I cannot stop thinking about Las Vegas. I worked at WBBJ-TV in Jackson, Tennessee, from 1996 to 1998 as a camera and sound operator, during which time I helped bring…
Congressional sessions have been less than productive of late. The number of bills passed by Congress has been steadily declining since the 1970s. According to the Govtrack website, the 113th…
For Fall Break, my friend Jacob and I set out on a nostalgic quest to revisit one of the last great heroes of the casual dining industry: Shoney’s. For those…
Receiving feedback is a gift of wisdom that calls humanity higher. It provides the means to go further in life with others’ input than we ever could on our own.…
Las Vegas has weighed heavy on my heart this week. I am grieved by the massive loss of life that occurred due to the atrocious acts of one man. I…
There is an action sweeping across the National Football League (NFL) which has brewed up a proverbial storm. Kneeling during the national anthem has become a way for some NFL…
I want to start by saying that I believe this issue is not about the flag itself, for the flag is only an object. However, this issue is about what…
One does not have to go back very far to recall George W. Bush, Bob Dole and John McCain joining with Al Gore, Bill Clinton and John Kerry to acknowledge…
Harding hosted a concert for a Christian rap artist for the first time a few weeks ago. I would like to thank Logan Light and the CAB team for organizing…
One of the most integral concepts that permeates our Constitution is the notion of checks and balances. In response to a tyrannical and coercive British monarch, our founders formed our…
Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales took the Benson stage on Thursday, Sept. 7 to discuss his time in the White House and his new book, “A Conservative and Compassionate Approach…
Harding is known for having different activities for students and faculty members. Besides watching movies during chapel, attending football games and enjoying donut holes and music at the Student Center…
Written by Robert McPherson This summer I had the opportunity to represent the United States Army in memorials and ceremonies across Normandy, France. June 6, 1944, is a day that…
The start of the school year brings a fresh wave of exciting firsts. Moving into a new dorm, a solar eclipse, the first day of school, and who can forget…
Student Association president senior Dakota Ellis pursued an idea inspired by President Bruce McLarty to clean up part of Harding’s backyard: Gin Creek. When Ellis asked President Bruce McLarty about what…
Spring has always been my favorite season. Everything begins to turn green again, and the warmer weather melts away the cold days of winter. But most importantly, baseball returns from…
Most of you have probably heard about Likewise College on campus. If you have not, Likewise College is a non-profit organization started by Harding alumni Dr. Jeff Kreh that is…
Written by Aaron Alexander The shot goes up and bounces off the rim. Senior forward Correy Moyer, of the Lady Bison basketball team, goes up for the rebound, makes contact…
Written by Daniel Evans I’ve been reading the Bison for four years now, and the article with which I felt the most connection was “The Toilet Review.” Written by Zach…
Written by Patrick Jones On more than one occasion, I have been asked why I do theatre. For years, I never had an answer except, “I got bored with everything…
The Lady Bisons extended their GAC record to 27 consecutive wins following four weekend wins against Southeastern Oklahoma State University (SEOSU) and two games on Tuesday, April 4, against Arkansas…
Written by: Jesse Mechler Welcome to Women’s History Month. Please enjoy these next 31 days where women are celebrated and encouraged! Enjoy your right to vote, own property, be…
Written by: Lexi Hoagland Ever since high school, I have prayed God would give me a path where I can be a light in the world. I prayed that God…
When I was little, there were three video games I would play: “Mario Bros.,” “Sonic the Hedgehog” and “Crash Bandicoot.” While the first two have stayed relevant, Crash’s popularity went…
It’s no secret: I love film. In fact, that’s a gross understatement. I have three shelves full of movies in my apartment. I can’t leave Walmart without stopping at the…
My father, a 1986 Harding alumnus, had a column in this very publication titled “Given to Extremes.” He wrote a piece called “The Harding Epic: Journey to Find a Real…