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Ouachita Students who are interested in learning more about health and fitness should keep an eye out for the “Exercise is Medicine” event on Thursday, November 17. Ouachita’s kinesiology department was recently recognized by the American College of Sports Medicine last June. This means that…
“The Reddies cite Wikipedia.” This was just one of the many signs raised above the crowd across the street. The group of students that made the short trek across the boulevard expected a close game. Most publications predicted a loss for OBU, and even the…
Ouachita’s Counseling Services recently welcomed a new graduate intern. Carla Robinson, a former OBU staff member, will serve as a graduate intern for Counseling Services while she pursues a master’s degree in clinical mental health from Henderson State University. As a graduate intern, Robinson will…
The story of one of Arkansas’ most famous natives will come to Jones Performing Arts Center later this month, as Ouachita’s music department presents “Billy Blythe,” a folk opera based upon Bill Clinton’s early days. The opera, whose title comes from Clinton’s birth name, William…
Henderson State University Professor Aaron Calvert’s art exhibit, titled “What Remains,” opened at Ouachita this week, an indication that the two universities support each other academically, even during Battle of the Ravine week. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Kent State University and…
Students majoring in history were given the opportunity this past weekend to take a trip to visit the Shiloh National Military Park in Pittsburg Landing, Tenn. Chris Mortenson, chair of the history department, took a group of six students to visit the Shiloh National Battlefield.…
Dr. Barbara Pemberton, director of Ouachita’s Carl Goodson Honors Program and professor of Christian missions, presented at the National Collegiate Honors Council’s 51st annual conference. The conference was held Oct. 12-16 in Seattle, Wash. The conference attracts nearly 2,000 honors students and administrators from all…
Ouachita will host a women’s self-defense class in the lower courts of SPEC from 8-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Clark County Sheriff Jason Watson and local deputies will provide general personal safety tips and educate women on specific self-defense moves for a variety of…
Ouachita’s Department of Theatre Arts will present The Learned Ladies on Nov. 3-5 and 7-8 at 7:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6 in Verser Theatre. The Learned Ladies, a French comedy by Moliere, puts a satirical twist on the lives of three…
A team of Ouachita Enactus students began an outreach ministry in the last few weeks to aid in the fight against hunger in the city of Arkadelphia and the surrounding community. Beginning on October 9, members of OBU’s Enactus chapter began what they call “Mission…
Homecoming weekend at Ouachita features many traditional events that are highly anticipated by alumni and current students, and this year did not disappoint. With the many events held during Homecoming weekend, there were a few that stood out. Tiger Tunes, the Homecoming football game, Eta…
Downtown Arkadelphia recently welcomed the Nutrition Den, a hangout space that serves meal replacement shakes and tea. The business opened on Saturday, October 15 on South Sixth Street in downtown and hopes to offer a space for local students to congregate. “We have meal replacement…
