Archive | November, 2008

OBU men’s basketball wins fifth straight

Rowan Ledbetter sealed the game at the free-throw line as the Ouachita Baptist University men’s basketball team won its fifth straight with a 64-63 win over Southeastern Oklahoma State Saturday night at Southeastern Arena. Tweet

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Lady Tigers young, talented

The Ouachita Lady Tigers started the season last week night with a 111-51 victory over Central Baptist. The win gave Lady Tiger head coach Garry Crowder his 200th career victory at Ouachita. Crowder was presented the game ball before the guys game by David Sharp, director of athletics. Tweet

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OBU women’s basketball routs West Florida

The Ouachita Baptist University women’s basketball had three players reach double figures in scoring as the Lady Tigers knocked off Gulf South Conference East Division foe West Florida, 70-46, Friday night during the Second Annual Dr. Mary Jane Gilbert Classic at the Steelman Fieldhouse. Tweet

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OBU women’s basketball routs Missouri-St. Louis

Gabby Coleman scored 11 of her team-high 16 points in the first half as the Ouachita Baptist University women’s basketball team routed Missouri-St. Louis, 94-65, during Saturday’s play of the Second Annual Dr. Mary Jane Gilbert Classic at the Steelman Fieldhouse. Tweet

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Perseverance helps Garrett in the game he loves

A grin comes across Terrence Garrett’s face as he recalls discovering broadcast journalism his senior year of high school. But mention football and that grin quickly turns into a broad smile as Garrett shares in his soft voice one of the biggest journeys of his life. Tweet

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No ordinary student: Whitehead takes non-traditional path

At first glance, you may think Annette Whitehead, spunky and outspoken senior graphic design major at Ouachita Baptist University, is your typical, run-of-the-mill student. But Whitehead, 28, is far from ordinary. Tweet

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Depending on God

While trying to find out her passions and what she is going to do with her life, Claire Anderson places her trust in God. For now, Claire is a mass communications major with an unknown future. She has many passions and great relationships with people of many backgrounds, and is continuing to trust in God’s [...]

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Fishing for the “big one” is serious business

For many, fishing is a leisurely hobby that isn’t taken too seriously. For junior Tyler Whitley it has become a fierce passion. Tweet

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OBU softball signs four during early signing period

Ouachita Baptist University softball coach Mike McGhee announced Tuesday the signing of four athletes in the early signing period, with one graduating early and attending Ouachita in the spring, with the other three to begin their careers in the fall of 2009. Tweet

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OBU’s Marks tabbed GSC West Division player of the week

Ouachita Baptist University senior guard Jaranimo Marks was named Tuesday the Gulf South Conference West Division Player of the Week in men’s basketball. Tweet

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Ouachita names several new staff members for spring 2012 semester

ARKADELPHIA, Ark.—With the spring 2012 semester under way, several new staff members have been named to positions at Ouachita Baptist [...]

Girl’s Rush Spring 2012 Slideshow

Girl social clubs decorated and practiced skits in preparation for almost 200 prospective pledges during rush week. Pictures by Kristen [...]

Boy’s Rush Spring 2012 Slideshow

The Spring semester started off busy with rush week for social club members and prospective pledges. Pictures by Tanner Huffman, [...]

Video: Cheerleaders Discuss Their Seventh-Place National Finish

Video shot by Lindsey Upshaw. Video edited by Leah Garavelli. Tweet

OBU cheerleading team earns seventh-place finish in national competition

By Josh Fink, Sports Information Director ORLANDO, Fla.—Earning the squad’s highest national finish in school history, the Ouachita Baptist University [...]

OBU Tiger Day on Dec. 9 Geared to Prospective Students

ARKADELPHIA, Ark.—Student-faculty ratios, collegiate atmosphere and fitting in are many factors that prospective college students consider whenchoosing a university to [...]