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…
Students have been taught that all procrastination is synonymous with carelessness and inattention to responsibility. However, the concept of strategic procrastination challenges this notion in that it ultimately results in…
The nostalgia of summer reading is ever-present as the school term comes to an end. Whether you loved or detested a summertime read, this collection of well-rounded books is sure…
Although many students go home for summer break, many also choose to stay in Searcy to experience what they refer to as a “Searcy summer,” hoping to get involved in…
This May, Harding will not only say goodbye to the graduating class of seniors that walk across the George S. Benson Auditorium stage. The university will also say goodbye to…
In 1973, Nancy Hatfield, her suite mate, and her suite mate’s boyfriend created the first Spring Sing performance, and over 40 years later, she often returns to what has become…
“I got strep throat and I ended up running a 103, 104 fever up there on stage … Of course, we were in those fleece onesies with wigs and hats…
Written by Rachel McCurry and Danielle Turner Spring Sing is essentially a collection of various musical stories, each following a unique theme developed by participating social clubs. In addition to…
For decades on Easter weekend, Harding’s campus has been filled with families and visitors gathering to participate in Spring Sing and reflect on Jesus’ resurrection, but across the world, students…
“This series will celebrate the natural wonders that remain and reveal what we must preserve,” explained “Our Planet” narrator David Attenborough. “Our Planet,” the eight-part nature docuseries that premiered on…
While society in recent decades has reflected a streamline of worry about climate change and its potential effects on the world’s future, some students have taken it upon themselves to…
Bagels sliced like bread “St. Louis Style” are dividing the internet. On March 26, a St. Louis man, Alek Krautmann, tweeted a photo of two boxes of bagels, each bagel…
As another school year comes to a close, it is already time to start thinking about the fall semester. Included in that thought process is finding a job for the…
The end-of-semester slump and Spring Sing stress has set in, and students everywhere may be feeling weary. Luckily, Spring brings fresh new produce that can brighten up your plate but…
Flowers are blooming, trees are coming back to life, the sun is coming out from hiding and some students are growing tiny gardens in their dorm room. Life is blooming…
Senior Samantha Shepherd has been a plant mom for two and a half years, and she owns 37 plants, including seven avocados, 17 succulents and three mystery plants. She said…
Formals are typically the most well-attended yearly event any club hosts. Many people even try to go to as many different club formals as possible before graduation. However, this can…
Cuisines vary from culture to culture, differing between nations and within them. Food is a universal necessity, but the importance of food goes beyond need. Food surpasses sustenance and becomes…
Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping and dorm rooms are still messy. For those whose dorm rooms need spring cleaning, here are some helpful tips for updating your living space.…
Searcy High School is giving all its students the chance to fall in love with a prom outfit and say ‘this is the one.’ For five years, Searcy High School…
Freshmen suitemates Julio Montenegro, Walter Aragon, Jair Lopez and Denilson Lemus have an original and creative way to interact with each other and the rest of the student community: they…
“Near the foothills of the Ozarks, Midst of the hill and plain; Stands our glorious Alma Mater; Harding is her name.” From Searcy and beyond, Arkansas has a lot of…
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On Wednesday, Feb. 27, the American Sign Language (ASL) Club had the opportunity to meet its founder, Sam Roach, and to listen to his educational journey as a partially-deaf student…
Whether it has been a long week of juggling homework and your social life or you found yourself still watching Netflix well past 2 a.m., naps are an essential part…
In 2016, the toy company Mattel released its Barbie Fashionista line, showcasing dolls with different body types, skin tones, eye colors and hairstyles to reflect the diverse definition of beauty…
Today concludes National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, a week dedicated to breaking down the stigma surrounding eating disorders. Eating disorders affect 10-15 percent of Americans and have the highest mortality…
Harding men’s social club Chi Sigma Alpha premiered a new public Facebook page called Chi Sigs for Community with the focus of outreach and service oppurtunities for those both in…
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Old men and self-proclaimed cultured young people have said the same thing for generations, “They don’t make music like they used to.” The 2019 Grammy winners were announced Sunday, Feb.…
YouTube may no longer be a resource answering the lamented theory. Is the world flat? YouTube has announced they will be changing their recommendation engine to minimize the recommendation of…
Gandalf the Grey and Pickles Gandalf: Short-hair grey cat, no specific breed Pickles: Short-hair Tortoiseshell-like cat, Breed unknown Neighborhood cats, no specific owner, interview with Senior Marketing Major Drew Ericson.…
Rudy Reed Short-hair house cat, no specific breed Owner: Junior Nursing Major Bailey Reed How did you and your cat meet? I needed an ESA (which is an emotional support…
Rigby and Mamacita (Mama) Duckels Rigby: Long-hair Tortoiseshell Mama: Siamese Owner: Sydney Duckels, Junior Graphic Design Major How did you and your cat meet? I got them both at the…
While the spring semester brings new classes and new opportunities —and Spring Sing, to be sure — it also brings a new change of pace, dictated solely by the sun…
Club functions occur across campus throughout the school year, but a handful always seem to garner more attention. There are several clubs that have a “signature” function that happens every…
In Chinese culture, there are 12 zodiac signs in a 12-year period, beginning Feb. 5ththis year is the “Year of the Pig.” The Year of the Pig has made an…
Spring Break is exactly one month away which means it’s almost time to say goodbye to Searcy, grab your friends, get in the car and take a roadtrip. If you…
Bella Rose Beason Golden Retriever Owner: Clay, Loren and Ann-Clayton Beason, former directors of HUG How did you and your dog meet? Bella is from Tulsa, Oklahoma, and we lived…
Louie V. Rosenzweig Golden Retriever with a little bit of Pyrenees and Labrador Owner: Evan Rosenzweig, senior. How did you and your dog meet? After I studied abroad at HUF,…
Tahoe Jonah Johnston Labrador, Australian Cattle Dog and German shepherd mix Owner: Lexie Johnston, senior. How did you and your dog meet? I moved out of the dorms on Nov.…
Molly McLarty Maltese and Poodle mix Owner: Bruce McLarty, president of Harding University How did you and your dog meet? We got our grandchildren a Maltipoo for Christmas one year…
Cassie Chalenburg Bichon Frise and Maltese mix Owner: Kara Chalenburg, residence life coordinator of Searcy Hall How did you and your dog meet? Cassie was our first baby, basically. We…
Biscuit McGlawn Miniature Golden-doodle Owner: Penny McGlawn, residence life coordinator of Pattie Cobb Hall How did you and your dog meet? My friend has a service dog, and I was at first…
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Art Alley is becoming heART Alley. On Feb. 14, Art Alley is having a pop-up event where there will be flowers, photo opportunities, coffee and…
The Super Bowl halftime show has been known to be one of the most-coveted performances a band or artist can play. In years past, the slot has been blessed with…
If the thought of chocolate, peanut butter, pretzels and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups makes your mouth water, then you will love Yarnell’s Ice Cream’s flavor made specially for the #MySearcy…
Since Netflix expanded to online streaming services in 2007, it has become a major part of society’s movie and TV watching culture. With households increasingly ditching traditional TV for streaming…
Searcy Cinema 8 will start a renovation process on March 1 to transform into a theater with reclining seats, a full menu and reserved seating. Searcy Cinema owner Matt Smith…
For students whose childhood was filled with decoys and duck hunting, Harding has provided a chance to continue the tradition. At Harding, the Ducks Unlimited university chapter is devoted to…
With the new year ringing in, many people decided to hop on the bandwagon of “tidying up.” The new Netflix show “Tidying up with Marie Kondo,” inspired many people to…
A new reality show with a special connection to the Bison community will be making debut on YouTube this month. “The Totem Pole,” created by senior Wesley Bryant, exclusively features…
Some people wait all year for it. Some people have no idea what it is. Some people couldn’t care less. Like it or not, the Pantone Color of the Year…
There are many mixed emotions with the end of the semester — excitement for a long break filled with home-cooked meals, sleeping in and no homework to worry about. But…
Searcy Tour of Homes has been a holiday tradition for many families in the Searcy community for the past 36 years. Heather Kemper, event and project director for Women for…
COBA students find jobs after graduating After the leftovers have been eaten and the pumpkin pie is just a distant memory, there is only one trace of Thanksgiving left on…
The Webbs built a coastal oasis with Carolina charm Kent and Teresa Webb have created a home away from home in a big blue house in Legacy Park. After their…
As the holiday season approaches, many traditional Harding students take for granted living close enough to go home and see family and celebrate the traditions they always have. But many…
Four social work majors are putting their skills into practice at a community-wide event this weekend. Seniors Samantha Matsch, Bailey Warpula, Jaisa Hogue and Brandon Melo partnered with Jacob’s Place…
Turkey: Prep the day before. Use a dry brine (or cure) instead of a wet brine, this way you won’t have to find a massive container for your turkey and…
Dynamite with a laser beam, guaranteed to blow your mind. Biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody” successfully takes the audience on a behind the scenes journey featuring not only front man Freddie Mercury,…
Downtown Church starts art gallery top promote creativity Gallery 803 was started by the creative response group at Downtown Church of Christ as a community outreach program. The gallery is…
Mi Pueblito, KIBO Midnight Oil Coffeehouse, Sonic; repeat. The dating scene in Searcy can get very repetitive, but the upcoming fall and winter seasons can provide a great excuse to…
New Apple feature is causing people to rethink their phone usage With the release of iOS 12, Apple’s latest smartphone operating system, it is now possible to know how much…
KIBO Midnight Oil event brings folk sounds to Searcy KIBO Midnight Oil Coffeehouse is hosting the Apple Jamboree from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3. The Apple Jamboree is replacing…
The Harding University Department of Theater’s Homecoming production of “Big Fish”and the people behind it are attempting to capture its larger-than-life quality on a scale that they have never attempted…
Real-life father and son duo of “Big Fish” takes the stage “Big Fish,” this year’s Homecoming musical, illustrates the relationship between a father and his son through present-day events and…
The Kees find their way back home Life has come full circle for David and Paige Kee who, after returning to Searcy six years ago, find themselves living in their…
Students and faculty create work based on “Big Fish” tall tales The Mildred Taylor Stevens Art Center is hosting an art exhibit until Friday, Oct. 26. The exhibit, called the…
You won’t be a student forever. The hours in the library, midterm projects, and all-nighters will one day become nothing but a distant memory. Until then, you need to take…
Students give up their fall break to rehearse, practice and check rooms While many students will take advantage of the long weekend provided by Fall Break on Oct. 12, several…
This semester, womens’ social clubs Ko Jo Kai and Ju Go Ju were the first social clubs to attend shopping parties in Little Rock at Madewell, a fashion clothing company.…
Hey Searcy food lovers, Cuisine Queen here. The age-old debate of waffle vs. pancake is taking a much-needed break, because this week we wanted to find out which restaurant in…
Have you ever wondered how long it truly takes to get to the Benson? Wonder no more. Student Center – 00:46.96 There is no surprise that this is the closest…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Freshman Brandon Herridge is the creator of Remora, a clothing brand he started around a year ago when he was inspired by other skater brands and wanted to create his…
Art Alley is one of the newest projects within the Think ART Project. This initiative allows artists the opportunity to paint a section of a local downtown alley. Art Alley…
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…
The famous punk rock concert, the Vans Warped Tour, has screamed its final song. After 23 years of touring the country all summer long, Founder Kevin Lyman has decided this…
Where was this movie when I was in high school? I could have written love letters to all the boys I have loved before and put the notes into a…
Summer is the best season for music festivals. Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, The Governors Ball, Summerfest and Movement Electronic Music Festival are a few to name, but there will be over 15…
Oasis Car Wash and Drye opened on Beebe Capps expressway last month. Situated next to the Big Red gas station at 700 E. Beebe Capps, the car wash offers a…
“Thus it was in Gondolin; and amid all the bliss of that realm, while its glory lasted, a dark seed of evil was sown,” –J.R.R. Tolkien, The Silmarillion. HarperCollins publishing…
When 2015 alumna Alexis Crowe took a job at the Little Rock Family magazine, she had about three weeks to find an apartment — from the time she accepted the…
With graduation right around the corner, many anxious seniors are wondering what will happen after May 5. Where to live, if they will have a job, and how to leave…
After graduating in December 2017, alumna Erin Raimondi pursued a career that surprised many around her. Though she graduated with a degree in public relations and a minor in Bible…
In a few weeks, hundreds of Harding seniors will cross the stage of the Benson Auditorium and step from undergraduate to graduate life. This transition comes with new terrain, but…
May 2011 graduate Harrison Dell, has worked as a youth and family minister at Downtown Church of Christ for the past seven years. Dell said his motivation for staying in…
In classrooms across campus, students spend thousands of dollars each year learning under distinguished professors and developing the professional tools needed to thrive in their industries. During their final semesters,…
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…
The Collection will perform a free concert at Kibo Midnight Oil (MO) Monday, April 23 as part of their Beautiful Life tour. According to MO manager Jared Davenport, MO traditionally…
The Steven Spielberg directed “Ready Player One” is based on the 2011 sci-fi, fantasy novel by Ernest Cline. Spielberg is the epitome of 1980s era film — with such iconic…
1936: “Belief Advanced That Boy’s Dorm Is Inhabited By Galloway Ghosts, ” Written by Unknown Author Beware, James McDaniel. The ghost stalks again and more brazen and bold than ever before. What…
Singer/songwriter Nick Jonas will stop in Conway, Ark. April 22 during his self-titled tour. Nick Jonas, member of The Jonas Brothers, spent much of his early adulthood working on his…
Searcy summers can be tough, but going to Paige Barnett’s Arrange and Paint classes can break up a monotonous week. Barnett, a former high school art teacher at Harding Academy,…