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Halloween Happenings

It’s nearing that time of year when the leaves begin to turn lovely shades of fall color , the Arkansas heat slowly dissipates into a slight chill in the air, and Instagram pages are splattered with perfectly (or maybe not-so-perfectly) carved pumpkins. But, what’s Halloween…

2017 USA Education Tour

This May, students and teachers throughout the Huckabee School of Education will be touring, traveling and learning throughout five different states as part of the new USA Education Tour. “We already offer an international trip through our partnership with Liverpool Hope University in London. We…

International Justice Mission Chapter

In 2013 freshman Sam Beary established an International Justice Mission (IJM) chapter at Ouachita after hearing about the organization at the Passion Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. IJM is a global, Christian organization that fights against violence and human injustice throughout the world, such as human…

Ouachita Singers prepare for concert, tour of Italy

On October 18, the Ouachita Singers will not only perform a concert for free at 7 p.m., but they will also release a CD, titled “City Called Heaven,” to fund their upcoming tour. This spring, the Singers are getting the chance to tour Italy. They…

Women in Business aims to empower Ouachita’s women

Ouachita has a new organization on campus for women, primarily those majoring in business and mass communications. Women in Business is an organization with the goal of creating networks with women successful in their careers, creating a learning environment for those who are planning a…

First Friday Speaker Series Follow Up

James Lee Witt was the speaker at the latest First Friday Series on Sept. 16. The event, organized by Bryan McKinney, dean of the Hickingbotham School of Business, is held at noon in Young Auditorium around the first Friday of every month. Distinguished alumni, successful…

Multicultural Student Meet-Up

Ouachita students and alumni gathered together for a Multi-Cultural Meet-Up in the alumni room on Sept. 23 to celebrate culture and discuss different ways to bridge the gap found in today’s society.differences that may occur. The event was hosted by The Black American Student Society…

Backyard Bible Club creates opportunity for community outreach

Backyard Bible Club offers students an opportunity to plug into the Campus Ministries program at Ouachita. Students spend time with local children in Arkadelphia, play games and get to know the children better. Volunteers get to hang out with kids ranging from 2-to 14-year-olds within…

New “Enopods” on campus provide hangout spot for hammockers

You may have noticed the black stands on campus and wondered what they are. These black triangular pieces of equipment, or what many students are calling the “new hammock things,” found around campus are known as Enopods. They are sold by the hammock company Eno…

McClellan Rotunda remodel provides new study space

The McClellan Rotunda has undergone a transformation process into a study area for students. It now includes three locations for various forms of studying while maintaining many of the original artifacts that remained in McClellan Hall since it was built in the 1970s. Each year,…

Ouachita introduces rowing club, welcomes new members

Last year, Ouachita held an informational meeting for students interested in forming a rowing club. The club would be for students willing to train harder than the group-oriented intramural sports, but it would also be a step down from the intensity of NCAA college athletics.…