Say goodbye to grains and hello to greens because today is Feb. 21. This means it is National Grain-Free Day. It is time to gather with your friends and family…
Valentine’s Day has many connotations. Some see it as a day to spend with their significant other, some see it as a day of heartbreak, and some see it as…
Boards filled with decadent meat and cheese keep appearing on your social media feed and on the tables of every party you attend. Is that the hallelujah chorus you hear…
From the bare minimum costs of tuition and housing to the packets of Ramen for last-minute dinners, students’ wallets tend to be stretched as thin as possible. However, many businesses,…
The 2019 Super Bowl attracted 98.2 million viewers, and there will probably be millions watching the big game this Sunday. Some may watch it because they are die-hard football fans,…
For award-winning filmmaker and associate professor of communication Dr. Chuck Bane, there is nothing like watching a movie for the first time in a theater. Complete strangers come together, not…
How hard is it to fully commit to a New Year’s resolution? Though the exact number of resolutions made each year is unknown, it is no secret that the vast…
The Charles White Dining Hall, or “caf,” extended hours this semester, and night owls everywhere rejoiced. Late Night Cuisine, a new feature of the Graze initiative, launched Jan. 13. The…
Little to no Wi-Fi in the dorms. 3G connection at best. And streaming? Out of the question. The technology available for a Harding student in 2010 likely sounds excruciatingly inconvenient…
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…
Disney Plus (Disney+) launched Tuesday, and people everywhere have been camped in front of their TVs and laptops trying to consume as much content as possible. The content comes from…
Harding’s student body is diverse in many ways: there are representatives from multiple religious denominations, various languages, different cultural backgrounds. However, “cultural background” is not only about knowing the difference…
Each semester Harding University offers its students many different opportunities to study abroad in another country. This fall, those options included Harding University in Greece and Florence (HUG/HUF), Harding University…
Only one year after the release of his last album, “Ye,” Kanye West dropped his ninth studio album last Friday, Oct. 25. This album is drastically different than any other…
Midnight Oil Coffeehouse: a Kibo Outpost unveiled a new logo a few weeks ago to replace the previous sign and to use on shirts and other merchandise. Other brand changes…
There are several opportunities and ideas available for college students to celebrate Halloween all around Searcy with local church ministries, students and organizations. A group of several science organizations are…
When a professor doesn’t show up to class, it doesn’t take long for students to start questioning when they can leave. A common statement that will undoubtedly be thrown around…
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…
Greta Thunberg, a 16-year-old Swedish climate activist, spoke at the United Nations conference in New York on Monday, Sept. 23. Thunberg organizes climate strikes every Friday all over the world.…
As fall break quickly approaches, some students have started to realize that it is less like fall break and more like fall long weekend. With only one day more than…
Adjusting to college is often a complex process. Most students are used to living at home and leaving that home every day to go to school. However, for students who…
Just when we thought 2019 couldn’t get any stranger, TikTok came to take over Vine’s reign as the most iconic and entertaining video sharing platform. From VSCO girls to E-Boys,…
September is National Self -Care Awareness month and a good time for students to remember to take a minute to themselves, aside from their studies and work. Many students across…
Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) was brought to Harding Univeristy’s campus this fall, overseen by associate professor of kinesiology, Dr. Britney Finley. The student-led organization focuses on teaching individuals how…
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…
The semester is undeniably settling into a rhythm, with social clubs entering the third week of mixers and classes nearing the midterm mark. However, there are still many opportunities for…
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…
Eating healthy food while in college can be a challenge, and sometimes the problem stems (no pun intended) from not knowing where to get fresh produce or healthy snacks. From…
The Original Rock House Ministries is hosting the first Pursue Women’s Conference today, Sept. 6, from 7-11 p.m. in the Administration Auditorium. The conference will feature female Harding students and…
Despite her previous declaration, old Taylor can come to the phone right now. Taylor Swift debuted her seventh studio album “Lover” on Aug. 23. The album incites nostalgia for long-term…
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…
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…