The 2021 season for the Harding men’s basketball team was long awaited and highly anticipated. Amid fear and confusion surrounding COVID-19, people questioned what a basketball season would look like…
Social clubs at Harding have been a large part of campus life for many years. COVID-19, among other factors, has led many to believe that prospective member numbers have dropped…
Harding began using nontraditional, off-campus classroom options during the fall 2020 semester to adhere to social distancing guidelines, including locations such as College Church of Christ and the Keller Center…
Written by Kylie Allen Taking precautions and not gathering in large groups is a new Thanksgiving tradition many adopted for the holiday season. Families took these steps in order to…
As a cross country runner, I can’t count the number of times I’ve had to run alone. In fact, cross country and track are considered individual sports, so it makes…
Directors of Spring Sing Dr. Steven Frye and Cindee Stockstill informed social club Spring Sing directors that the show would go on, April 15, 16 and 17, 2021, rather than…
Dear Harding students: I am deeply grateful to The Bison staff for inviting me to address you one last time in this manner. On Friday, we will successfully complete our…
Written by Andrew Cicco It’s not often you get to witness history happen right before your eyes. On the morning of Friday, Nov. 13, the MLB made a decision that…
Written by Kylie Allen Podcasts and fantasy gaming collided when a group of Harding graduates decided to get together one day and start audio-recording their Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) campaign.…
Written by Maria Aaron When many of us think of Mulan, we remember the charming animated musical that Disney released back when VHS was still a thing. The songs of…
Written by Andrew Cicco It’s over. The last out has been made, the Commissioner’s Trophy is in Los Angeles for the first time since 1988, and the season is finished.…
Written by Bennett Holloway Anyone who finds themselves reading this article needs no reminder of events in recent history that have divided the Harding community. In each of these situations,…
I have been hurt before, and I am positive that you have, too. I am friends with people who have hurt me, and I am sure that this is another…
On Oct.18, International Programs (IP) announced that the Harding University Australasia (HUA) spring 2021 program would be postponed until fall 2021. This was the second postponement of the program since…
Harding’s 2020 Homecoming, taking place this weekend — Oct. 29-31 — will bring back former traditions, such as the Homecoming parade, while still honoring COVID-19 guidelines and including people of…
Reflect on a moment when you felt like everyone but you was in on a special secret; the whispering ensued, and you couldn’t help but rotate your head until you…
Before I address why I am voting for Trump, I want to preface that I am a Christian first before an American. Likewise, I am a Christian before I am…
“Begin with the end in mind. Have a vision. Is what you’re doing today setting yourself up for where you want to be in the future?” Versions of these words…
Tuesday night, the Dodgers took down the Rays to win their first World Series since 1988. The season is over. Now what? Athletics in the Great American Conference are still…
Although vegan and vegetarian diets are becoming more and more popular, there are still challenges that come with a diet change, whether it be a minor tweak or a complete…
The Office of Student Life announced Saturday, Oct. 17, that Club Week, originally scheduled for this week — Oct. 19-23 — is postponed until the spring semester. Social club activities…
The University Counseling Center has adapted its programming this semester to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines and continue to offer counseling services to students amid the pandemic. Dr. Lewis Moore, director…
Deep down you may still be that same great kid you used to be. But it’s not who you are underneath, it’s what you do that defines you.” Whew, Rachel’s…
When walking into the small-windowed office of Tim Hamilton, assistant professor of communication, visitors will be greeted by some fanfare to whichever of his teams are in season; it usually…
Well, here we are. Against all odds, we made it. It’s time for the World Series. When commissioner Rob Manfred shortened the baseball season, people questioned whether or not we’d…
I think every athlete can agree that this season has been nothing but strange. We have had to adjust to this new season, make lots of changes to the practice…
The American Studies Institute (ASI) made alterations for their annual induction event, which took place Sunday, Oct. 11, to accommodate inducting one of the University’s largest classes yet while adhering…
When school and work moved online, potential consumers became a captive audience for online shopping. From one poll conducted through this writer’s account on Instagram, about half of the respondents…
Earlier this fall, Harding alumni Ryan Camras and Juan Luis Sanchez Perez were in action on national golf courses as they both continued their respective tours. Camras recently played in…
Alright, 2020. You win. I give up. Now, can you please stop it? In the past month or so, the Major League Baseball (MLB) world lost two centerpieces to the…
Harding announced Thursday, Sept. 24, that the University will host an in-person graduation ceremony for 2020 spring and fall graduates. Currently, commencement is scheduled for Nov. 21 — the Saturday…
Harding Admissions introduced a YouTube channel this fall, managed by junior Bob Plunket and senior Julea Bartch, to supplement in-person campus tours and fulfill their roles as student ambassadors, rebranding…
For the first time, the Black Student Association (BSA) and the Center for Professional Excellence (CPE) office had a panel discussion on Sept. 24 about diversity in the professional world…
When the first announcement telling us to “shelter in place” was delved out, doubt fell upon the future of professional sports. How would they get started with all the new…
Besides classes like biology and statistics, there are plenty of fun alternatives that can count toward your degree, too. The kinesiology department offers classes like tennis, weight training and golf,…
“I don’t care what kind of a person you are; you can’t be a Christian and vote for a Democrat.” That sentence, or some variant of it, is one that…
Humanity is composed of vast amounts of goodness, compassion and diversity. The slight smile shared between strangers, a child picking flowers or a meal shared between close friends are scenes…
On Sept. 16, a group of Harding athletes put together a panel for student athletes to come together and talk about racism and discrimination. Leading this discussion were former Harding…
COVID-19 brings additional challenges to the classroom for hard of hearing students. Worldwide health precautions have led nearly everyone to wear a face mask in public. While this is better…
The term “gaslighting” is one that people are not too familiar with, but many practice in their everyday lives. When gaslighting an individual, manipulation is used by another in order…
I will never forget the first time I heard the song “New Slaves” by Kanye West. The song contains a grimy-sounding, minimalist beat with angry and gritty lyrics about how…
The world of baseball lost another face on the Mount Rushmore of legends recently. This time, we send the speedster in red to join former team greats, Rogers Hornsby and…
Jacob Gibson, former Harding guard and 2016 alumnus, is entering his second year with the Liga Nationala, a professional basketball league in Romania. Gibson made a name for himself in…
For the first time in Harding history, Relay for Life was postponed until the spring semester. Harding University has hosted Relay for Life, an event sponsored by the American Cancer…
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died in her home in Washington, D.C., Friday, Sept. 18. After battling several bouts of cancer, the Supreme Court said her death was caused by metastatic…
It was a Monday morning. I was in unusually high spirits as I sat on my couch and sipped my coffee. A new week: a chance to start over and…
It’s just the flu.” “You don’t have to worry about it if you are young.” “I’m not going to get tested because then I’ll have to quarantine.” “Only 6% of…
September is National Suicide Prevention Month — something I am very passionate about. I am a psychology major and have decided to be in this field of study to help…
Although this past summer was overflowing with unwanted restraints and canceled plans, I still mourn the summer months where long daylight hours carelessly danced over the earth. The summer season…
I come from stubborn stock — New Mexico ranchers, Pittsburgh ghetto-dwellers, descendants of Scotch-Irish immigrants all. My wife jokes that our kids are the stubborn children of two stubborn parents…
Senior Brent Johnston helped professors Enrique Colon, assistant professor of art and design; Greg Clayton, associate professor of art and design, and Amy Cox, associate professor and chair of art…
“I hope that people see a shirt and think about what it means, which I really hope starts conversations,” junior Emma Hayes said. Hayes began using her artistic gifts by…
The Great American Conference (GAC) received a record high number of student athletes who received Academic All-Conference honors. Harding led with 73 of the 552 student athletes to receive the…
A wise man once said, “Heroes get remembered, but legends never die.” That man was none other than the greatest himself. The Sultan of Swat. The King of Crash. The…
The Harding fishing team offers students an opportunity to relax without a television screen, and the chance to compete in collegiate athletics without shoulder pads. Since 2009, the team has…
Harding students gathered on campus Sept. 6 to honor the life of alumnus Botham Jean, commemorating the second anniversary of his death. The event, called “A Night of Praise, Remembrance…
OneLife Wellness & Primary Care offers students unique, affordable healthcare that aims to treat the whole person through physical, mental and spiritual health services. OneLife Primary Care is a great…
Weeks before the semester began, Harding announced that Division II sports would be canceled for the fall semester. While many are feeling the negative effects of canceled athletics, a few…
Beginning this fall, Harding has a new food distributor on campus after its decades-long contract with Aramark ended in the spring. Tammy Hall, vice president for finance and chief financial…
I don’t think we really appreciate how radical the Good Samaritan parable is. Sure, we would all agree in theory that we should be a good neighbor to all people.…
Another match lit another powder keg, with the NBA directly in the blast zone. Recently, a wave of boycotts hit the altered NBA Finals, following the hateful acts of Kyle…
The 2020 presidential election season is currently in full swing with both parties having hosted national conventions within the past few weeks. Republican incumbent President Donald Trump will run against…
Changed plans are an ongoing theme of 2020, and Harding freshmen orientation was no exception. This year Stampede (formerly known as Impact) began Monday, Aug. 17, and contained several adaptations…
The coronavirus has changed the course of the world and, in turn, how students have to live their lives on campus. Senior Chloè Hoofman said it feels strange to be…
The Bison baseball program gained a new team member as former Razorback Harrison Heffley plans to play at Jerry Moore Field this spring. He served as a student assistant to…
When I imagined my senior year of college, I had visions of spending bittersweet time with friends, an impending sense of both fear and excitement, and a growing sentimentality for…
Students at Harding University can find peace in new yoga classes. Laurie Swain, Harding University alumna, had a dream to open up a studio to provide meditation for the community.…
If I were to walk up to you on the corner of the street and ask, “What does it mean to be human?” what would your response be? Even though…
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…
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…
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 seems like the beginning of every semester is filled with learning how to balance a schedule that excites and scares me at the same time. Without fail, I will…
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…