"Doctors gave names to what was happening inside her: lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Two autoimmune diseases, both rare on their own, coexisting in what is often called Rhupus."

Hope In Suffering

February 28, 2026
By Charlotte Wood, Guest Writer It started as a spot on her arm. Small enough to pass as a spider bite. An inconvenience. The…
Anna Derby with a big smile after being crowned Miss OBU | Photo by Matthew Correll

Anna Derby Crowned Miss OBU

February 28, 2026
By Marin Murray, Staff Writer When her name echoed through the Jones Performing Arts Center and the crowd erupted in applause, the newly- crowned…
"I hate the box it tries to shove me in. It’s suffocating" - Madelyn Tullos

The Box I Refuse

February 28, 2026
By Madelyn Tullos, Online Editor-in-Chief I find myself wondering if the womb breeds claustrophobia. Babies spend months trapped in a confined space. They kick…
The Ouachita Dance Team has grown exponentially since it began | Photo by Joshua Rhine

Dance Team Rise

February 17, 2026
By Ashlyn Kinley, Staff Writer While only being on campus for three years now, the Ouachita Dance Team has grown immensely and is continuing…
The halftime show for the Superbowl this year had a range of opinions.

Superbowl Off the Field

February 16, 2026
By Emerson Thompson, Staff Writer The Superbowl has always been more than a championship game. It is an annual mark in time of shifting…
The team huddled up to hear the game plan from coach | Photo by Joshua Rhine

More Than Teammates

February 16, 2026
By Kate Perrin, Guest Writer The Ouachita men’s basketball team is a team built on a strong connection between players. Since the start of…
Christian Focus Week created an opportunity for students to spend time in worship and prayer.

Fully Known, Forever Changed

February 16, 2026
By Sadie Davis, Staff Writer Although Christian Focus Week has come to a close, its impact remains evident in the lives and reflections of…
Miss OBU 2026 will be crowned Saturday by current Miss OBU, Ava Weeks.

Miss OBU Preview

February 13, 2026
The Miss OBU 2026 Scholarship Competition will be held this Saturday, Feb.14, at 7:00 p.m. in Jones Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $7 for students…

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"Doctors gave names to what was happening inside her: lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Two autoimmune diseases, both rare on their own, coexisting in what is often called Rhupus."

Hope In Suffering

February 28, 2026
By Charlotte Wood, Guest Writer It started as a spot on her arm. Small enough to pass as a spider bite. An inconvenience. The…
Anna Derby with a big smile after being crowned Miss OBU | Photo by Matthew Correll

Anna Derby Crowned Miss OBU

February 28, 2026
By Marin Murray, Staff Writer When her name echoed through the Jones Performing Arts Center and the crowd erupted in applause, the newly- crowned…
Christian Focus Week created an opportunity for students to spend time in worship and prayer.

Fully Known, Forever Changed

February 16, 2026
By Sadie Davis, Staff Writer Although Christian Focus Week has come to a close, its impact remains evident in the lives and reflections of…

Sports

The Ouachita Dance Team has grown exponentially since it began | Photo by Joshua Rhine

Dance Team Rise

February 17, 2026
By Ashlyn Kinley, Staff Writer While only being on campus for three years now, the Ouachita Dance Team has grown immensely and is continuing…
The team huddled up to hear the game plan from coach | Photo by Joshua Rhine

More Than Teammates

February 16, 2026
By Kate Perrin, Guest Writer The Ouachita men’s basketball team is a team built on a strong connection between players. Since the start of…
Historic volleyball season wraps up shorter than expected | Photo by Joshua Rhine

Volleyball Season Recap

December 17, 2025
By Marin Murray, News Editor The women’s volleyball team finished its historic season as outright regular-season Great American Conference champions for the first time…

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