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by Ben Swanger, 2020-2021 Ouachitonian editor from the 2019-2020 Ouachitonian Cliff Harris now lives in football immortality as a Pro Football Hall of Famer, but he rose from humble beginnings. Out of Des Arc High School, one of the greatest safeties to ever grace the…
The mirror reflection showed every detail: the makeup, the hair products, the props and scripts. The candidates were rushing around in shimmering evening dresses while the costumes gleamed on their hangers. The mirror showed the nervous chatter and encouraging gestures, the relieved tears and laughter.…
A complicated love story. This is how Mandy Berry, a senior studio art and entrepreneurship major from Nashville, Tennessee, views her relationship with her art, a medium she believes is her calling from the Lord. “Since I was a kid, art has been my way…
More than a Homecoming Queen. More than a Tiger Tunes director for Campus Ministries Time Travel. More than an RA. Betsy Patterson’s accomplishments only evidence her character. A senior secondary math education major from Garland, Texas, Patterson has used her years at Ouachita for personal…
It takes a special charisma to convince a few hundred strangers you are the right man to lead them. Freshman Class President Kallen Smith accomplished such a feat within his first few days at Ouachita. Smith previously served three years as a representative of his…
The hosts and hostesses of Tiger Tunes are notorious for captivating and amazing the audience with their skill, creativity and aesthetic. How do these students pull off such an impressive performance while managing full class schedules in college? Well, there is a lot more preparation…
The lights. The sounds. The cameras. She’s working behind the scenes to put it all together, working meticulously to bring her vision to life. She’s coordinating other students, calling the shots as the video director. She’s an actress herself, but her true passion is video.…
The 41st edition of Tiger Tunes officially begins on Saturday with Host and Hostess auditions. Students from across campus will take the Verser stage Saturday afternoon in hopes of securing a spot in the 2019 Host and Hostess ensemble. A panel of judges will assess…
“To wear the title of Ouachita Baptist University, you have to understand that your service doesn’t come from the crown on your head; it comes from the crown on His. Your duty first and foremost to your university is first and foremost to your God.…
The smell of vanilla, freshly baked cupcakes and a pot of coffee roasting overwhelm your senses with joy as you enter the doors of the little teal house on 7th St. Samantha’s Sweets Bakery opened Friday, Oct. 25 in Arkadelphia. The iconic teal color of…
If one were to boil down the lives of Jon and Emily Merryman into a single theme, it would likely be that of a serving heart. From serving bowls of chili mac to hosting events for thousands, virtually all that the Merrymans do is an…
As Tiger Tunes rolls around and people gather in buildings around campus to practice wowing the audience with their dancing and singing skills, we would be remiss if we did not remember the good that this event does beyond the merriment in the auditorium. This…
