The archive
By Avery Walker, Staff Writer Sports are a vital part of campus life at Ouachita Baptist University (OBU). They bring together the student body, highlight talented athletes, and encourage school spirit and camaraderie. Ouachita sports also serve as a means for alumni to connect with…
By Emmi Thompson, Staff Writer Nurse Molly has been a beloved employee, caretaker, and friend to Ouachita for nearly thirty years. She started her career at Ouachita in 1995 and has loved every minute of her time here. Nurse Molly has tons of rich Arkadelphia…
By Kade Loomis, Staff Writer If you’re attending Ouachita, chances are there are people and names you are familiar with. Dr. Sells, the president; Dr. Duval, the man who wrote your Bible Survey and Interp books; Mr. Wagley, the campus ministries guy; the list could…
By Jacie Sellars, News Editor The Grammys are always known as a big night for all genres of music, and this year’s awards ceremony lived up to this reputation. The ceremony premiered to the public on CBS announcing the major awards, with a large pre-ceremony…
By Avery Walker, Staff Writer The week of Feb. 2 marked a unique period on Ouachita’s calendar: Christian Focus Week. From Monday to Friday, students and staff gathered to take time and reflect on the phrase “simple and deep” and what it means for our…
By Phil Byrd, Staff Writer When walking through the Student Center, the restaurants offer a sense of comfort: the smell of a chicken sandwich, and the zest of a chicken bacon ranch quesadilla. The menu doesn’t change. It’s comfortable. The menu didn’t change. Now, the…
By Jordan Dallimore, Staff Writer Super Bowl Sunday isn’t just about football; it’s the biggest day of the year for betting. Parlays and last-minute wagers turn every play into a potential payday. People aren’t just betting on who wins; they’re sweating over how many yards…
By Camryn Stroupe, Opinions Editor With the spring semester at Ouachita comes the special time of Rush, where men and women attend social clubs’ parties to meet new friends and find the people they may call brothers or sisters for the years at Ouachita to…
By Camryn Stroupe, Opinions Editor Dr. Austin Motley was recently announced as the next Director of Bands for the OBU band program. Dr. Motley previously has served as Assistant Professor of Music in Ouachita’s School of Performing Arts since Fall 2022 and as Interim Director…
By Janet Carden, Staff Writer There is so much to be offered to students at Ouachita. Students are able to be educated, entertained, and meet an abundance of new people and create amazing memories. One such opportunity came in the form of Career and Calling’s…
By Camryn Stroupe, Opinions Editor In Arkadelphia, few businesses are as iconic to a Ouachita student as Samantha’s Bakery and Cafe. The turquoise building across from the post office invites the community to come in, take a seat and enjoy yummy treats. I personally have…
Leaves are changing, the weather is growing colder and the holidays are approaching. It is finally starting to feel like fall in Arkansas, and students couldn’t be happier. The colder weather brings staples like apple cider, anything pumpkin spice, soups, bread and so much more.…
