Written by Helen Strickland\/\/ Photo by Abigail Callicoat<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Women for Harding distributed Valentine\u2019s-Day-themed Bison Boxes to students this month. Anyone wishing to encourage a student on campus can register to have Bison Boxes sent to someone. Senior Korban Butler spoke of the benefits that Bison Boxes can provide to students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt is a great way for parents or people that care about students to show appreciation for them,\u201d Butler said. \u201cThey can have them gifted to the students to give them a little bit of encouragement throughout the semester.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Valentine\u2019s Day boxes contained items for both entertainment and productivity such as candy, macaroni and cheese, a notebook, and a coupon for a free Nooma class. Women for Harding distributed 230 Valentine\u2019s Day Bison Boxes in February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Women for Harding provides scholarships to both male and female students who serve the Harding and Searcy communities. Sophomore and Women for Harding member Helina Butler spoke highly of the opportunities to serve that the organization provides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn my opinion, it\u2019s not [just] for a requirement,\u201d Butler said. \u201cIt\u2019s almost out of gratitude\u2026It\u2019s time to get together and do something for people.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Senior Brett Bell discussed the deeper purpose of his Women for Harding scholarship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt’s great for scholarship, but I think the most important thing is that you’re helping other people in the community, not just taking the money,\u201d Bell said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bison Boxes are distributed at various celebratory or stressful points in the year. Women for Harding plans to distribute boxes for March Madness this semester, and they also distribute them during midterms and finals weeks. Women for Harding passed out Bison Boxes during events special to the Harding community such as Founders Day and the 2024 eclipse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bison Boxes can also be assembled without gluten or nuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Butler explained what assembling and distributing Bison Boxes means to her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI like people\u2019s smiles when they come up [to get a box] because it\u2019s like getting a box from the post office from somebody that you love,\u201d Butler said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bell also spoke of his involvement in Women for Harding and its benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI think it’s a good way to [get] involve[d] with the community with Harding,\u201d Bell said. Bell shared that part of his job when distributing boxes is \u201cbeing a greeter there\u201d and \u201ctrying to help somebody if their day is going bad.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One Bison Box is $40, a semester-long Bison Box sponsorship is $110 and a year-long sponsorship is $215. Students may apply annually to the Women for Harding scholarship.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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