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…
Jimmy Allen was intense in the pulpit. He was an old-school preacher and could paint a terrifying picture of life without God. His children joked that it was not always…
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…
On June 19, the Associated Press Stylebook — the grammar and stylistic standard for most journalists across the country — announced its decision to capitalize “Black” when used in a…
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…
The people who are closest to me know of my deep-seated, nearly embarrassing obsession with a bookstore in my hometown called Commonplace Books. I have visited this bookshop too many…
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.…
He’s been called the “Billy Graham of the Churches of Christ,” and few evangelists have been as effective in reaching others with the gospel. During his lifetime, Jimmy Allen preached…
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…
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…
As I sit on my porch, looking at the world around me, I cannot help but think of how wonderful the state of Michigan truly is. Michigan has both city…
In our culture, time is money, but now quarantine has stopped the world from spinning. With no obligations or classes to attend, it is tempting to spend this time relaxing;…
Every semester when chapel nears its conclusion, the student body listens to several speeches from graduating seniors. Without fail, I’ve always pondered what I would say if I got the…
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…
This time we are experiencing is stranger than ever, and getting out of the house has never felt more exciting. Quarantine has locked us up in our houses, and we…
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…
Let’s talk about faces. Our faces communicate countless messages almost constantly. Specifically, our mouths are crucial to communication. We, of course, use our mouths to relay verbal messages. However, the…
During this time of uncertainty and fear, everyone is in the same boat. We are all doing what we can to see this turbulent time through. Neighbors are reaching out…
“You graduate on Saturday. You go to church on Sunday. Then it’s Monday, and you’d better have a plan.” It was a piece of satirical advice given by a professor…
To our professors, teachers and instructors: First of all, thank you. Thank you for trying your best during this strange time. As we, the students, grapple with our emotions regarding…
“I ate the best strawberry today. I mean, I don’t even like strawberries, but this one was the best.” My friend’s words struck me the instant they fell from her…
There are hundreds — perhaps thousands — of great movies and shows to fill your free time while we isolate and stay home during the days of COVID-19. From reality…
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…
This article is a part of the Dialogue on Diversity series. Here’s the thing: We should all talk about race. It’s central to our self-concept, because it represents more than…
Over the past week, we have experienced a lot of firsts. As a community, we experienced our first week of online instruction. Many of us have gone through our first…
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…
I have a friend who has thick white hair and a moustache and goatee to match. Several years ago, he and his wife took a vacation to London. During the…
The Village Apartments are what men have for their privileged housing now, but next semester this will be moving to Cone Hall, which was previously considered an apartment-style men’s dorm.…
There are two types of people when it comes to inboxes: those with no unread emails, and those with thousands of months-old messages. There is no in-between. I happen to…
Lately, I feel that I have been glued to my phone — completely sucked in, and it seems to be affecting my behaviors, attitude and sleep. These last few weeks…
Community is a miracle. We do not always see it as such because of the hurt, pain and anger it stirs in us. But still, community is nothing short of…
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…
If you went to chapel yesterday, you caught the latest installment of Favorite Song Stories. In 2012, Dr. Bruce McLarty had an inspired idea. He reached out to the Harding…
This article is a part of the Dialogue on Diversity series. “He’s not going to get much support from black voters, but I still like him enough.” She was referring…
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…
Valentine’s Day: the quintessential day of love devoted to showering those you adore most with gifts, chocolates and teddy bears. You either love it or hate it. However, you cannot…
With boyfriends, girlfriends, fiancés, husbands and wives all over campus, Harding could seem to some like a paradise for future relationships. Everyone knows a healthy relationship doesn’t always come easy,…
Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day. Restaurants are booked, dates are planned and people are making extravagant gestures to show love toward their significant other. Some will be…
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…
My name has been a struggle for the majority of my life. People misspell it constantly, and I cannot count the number of times people have mispronounced it or called…
If you’re like me, you love a good movie. Well made films can captivate our attention and imagination, show us different perspectives and even inspire us to be better people.…
Alexander Pope was not sentimental about children. The famous British poet lived during an era that saw kids primarily as miniature adults and seldom gave much thought to childhood. Like…
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…
Stepping into a new role, position or job always comes with a learning curve; it’s inevitable. Transitioning into the editor’s position this year was no exception. Every week — every…
After finishing last week’s column, I realized that I have more to say about cake. Particularly, I want to tell you about the first time I baked one. When I…
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…
You read the headline correctly: I like “Twilight.” The over-dramatized gazes, the love triangle, even the soundtrack — I can’t help but appreciate it all. At the risk of eternal…
According to Dr. Andrew Baker, associate professor of Bible, when Supreme Court Judge Sonia Sotomayor attends an event at which she is placed at a table with strangers she asks…
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…
Over the Christmas break, I read a story that stopped me cold. I have long heard about survivalists — people who hoard food and supplies so they’ll be ready for…
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…
Monday, I tapped through countless Instagram stories displaying Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. quotes in aesthetic fonts. On Facebook, I liked the plethora of tributes to the civil rights hero…
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,…
January is assumed to be one of the most productive months of the year. Many people attempt to “begin again” or make a goal in hopes of bettering themselves. This…
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…
This past weekend I was able to go see the new movie titled “Just Mercy.” Without giving anything away, the film is set in Alabama, with several parts specifically filmed…
I have a confession. I have spent most of my life trying to be funny. I probably fail more than I succeed, but I am constantly pitching one-liners that I…
Throughout this week, NBC’s “The Today Show” has featured National Geographic author Dan Buettner, and his new cookbook, “The Blue Zones Kitchen.” Buettner spent the last several years in the…
As we all wrap up classes, projects and papers for the semester, The Bison concludes a semester of work as well. After nine issues and 16 weeks of work, we…
As I have said before in this column, I try not to be the loudest or most domineering in a conversation. At times, it can be difficult for me to…
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…
The Enneagram, according to the Enneagram Institute, is a tool that “helps us to see ourselves at a deeper, more objective level and can be of invaluable assistance on our…
I admit it. Once in a while, when no one is looking, I leaf through the archives of “Just the Clax.” After 14 years and over 200 columns, there are…
If you are reading this column, stop what you’re doing right now and Google search photos of the live action “Sonic the Hedgehog” movie. Come back when you’re done. OK,…
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…
Participating in your community often carries with it the notion of volunteer work. Whilevolunteered time and effort is extremely needed and treasured, you can contribute to your community in many…
The student-led editorial staff of The Daily Northwestern in Illinois apologized Sunday for an article published about student protesters at Jeff Sessions’ presentation at their school a week prior. From…
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…
The Enneagram, according to the Enneagram Institute, is a tool that “helps us to see ourselves at a deeper, more objective level and can be of invaluable assistance on our…
The Enneagram, according to the Enneagram Institute, is a tool that “helps us to see ourselves at a deeper, more objective level and can be of invaluable assistance on our…
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…
These days, you know it’s a big news story when Sens. Tom Cotton, R-AR, and Chuck Schumer, D-NY, agree on something. And the news last week was that legislators on…
Earlier this week, I got a call from a friend asking if I wanted to go on a walk. Immediately, my spirit was lifted and my exhaustion was eased a…
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.…
Aramark caters to prisons, so it’s fitting that they have a captive consumer base here at Harding. Mandatory minimum meal plans and a non-compete agreement provide Aramark with a monopoly…
The 2019 World Series between the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals began last Tuesday, Oct. 22. There were some major upsets. The series was in the news cycle for more…
For a long time, I have collected jokes about exercise. The comedian Red Skelton lived into his ‘80s. “People ask me if I exercise a lot,” he once said. “The…
“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…
One of my most deeply rooted fears is that one day, my friends will realize that I’m honestly not that great. I’m afraid they’ll finally see I’m not as funny…
I am a sucker for a love story. When I think of some of my favorite books, I tend to lean toward sappy love stories with plotlines that take you…
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…
Twin brothers and Harding alumni Kyle and Kris Thompson have been driving buses for the Searcy School District since they were students at Harding, beginning in 2001. Though driving a…
Growing up in a suburb of Houston meant homecoming and football were of the utmost importance. Every Friday night for as long as I could remember, we were at The…
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…
I’ve always had a fascination with words and storytelling. Growing up, I would wake up every Saturday morning with a stack of pancakes, a copy of my hometown newspaper and…
When the curtains open on the Benson stage this weekend, the Homecoming musical will bring to life the story of Matilda, a precocious child who uses her special powers to…
My first home was Austin, Texas. (Please don’t talk to me about last weekend’s Texas and Oklahoma game — too soon.) We lived in a sweet neighborhood. I remember my…
The Enneagram, according to the Enneagram Institute, is a tool that “helps us to see ourselves at a deeper, more objective level and can be of invaluable assistance on our…
You may have heard of the poet T. S. Eliot. He was a leader of the High Modernist movement, which means he wrote avant-garde verses understood by maybe 14 people.…
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…
You can’t rough the passer.” “You have to wait until she snaps the ball to move.” “You can’t block with your hands.” Last week, women’s social clubs kicked off their…
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…
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