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Ouachita to celebrate first generation college students

By Maddie Cox, Staff Writer First-Generation College Celebration Day takes place on Nov. 8. A first-Generation student is a student whose parents did not receive a bachelor’s degree. Cassie Maxwell, a Student Support Specialist in the Academic Success Center explained what the First Gen Forward…

Homecoming court exemplifies service, leadership

By Avery Walker, Staff Writer Homecoming week at Ouachita was filled with festivities, all about connecting family, students and alumni. Marked by events like Tiger Tunes, parties and a record-breaking field goal, this homecoming was certainly one to remember. For Abby Mosely, it was even…

Ouachita students navigate Arkadelphia construction in the fall

By Camryn Stroupe, Opinions Editor Arkansas Highway 51 and US-67, known as Pine Street and 10th Street in Arkadelphia, are undergoing major changes in the coming years. The City of Arkadelphia, in partnership with Clark County, the Arkadelphia Regional Economic Development Alliance, Economic Development Corporation…

ACMA Conference honors student media publications

By Kelsie Lawhon, Staff Writer Ouachita Baptist University’s communications department, faculty and students hosted the annual Arkansas College Media Association Conference Friday, April 12. Not only did Ouachita students help to host the 2024 conference, they also brought home 49 awards. The Arkansas College Media…

Scholars Day set to highlight academic work

By Sam Bennett, Staff Writer Ouachita’s annual Scholars Day, scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, illuminates students’ academic achievements across various disciplines throughout the academic year. Sponsored by Alpha Tau, the student organization of the Carl Goodson Honors Program, this event celebrates scholarly endeavors at Ouachita.…

Fall pre-registration begins to help students fulfill requirements

By Sam Bennett, Staff Writer As the current academic year draws to a close, students are gearing up for pre-registration, a crucial step in planning their academic futures here at Ouachita. With pre-registration just around the corner, students are encouraged to prepare by reviewing course…

50-year graduates returning to campus for reunion

By Camryn Stroupe, Opinions Editor On Thursday, April 18, the Ouachita Class of 1974 will be honored with their 50th year reunion and all Gold Tiger alumni will be invited to coffee and a luncheon the following day. “Any alumni who graduated before 1974 are…

Tiger Traks returning with a musical twist

By Kelsie Lawhon, Staff Writer On April 27, Ouachita students, alongside some faculty and staff, will compete in the beloved event Tiger Traks, commonly referred to as “Arkansas’ Most Exciting College Weekend.” Though, this year’s event has students more excited than ever before, and the…

Elrod Center presents 53rd Annual Tiger Serve Day

By Camryn Stroupe, Opinions Editor Each semester since 1997, Ouachita students have invested in the Arkadelphia community through Tiger Serve Day, an event coordinating service projects throughout the city presented by the Elrod Center. Tiger Serve Day will be held this semester on April 6,…