Alternative media offer the real stories in news
While there is much debate surrounding how much our new president has accomplished during his first month in office, at the very least we…
Inevitability of seasonal friendships throughout life
There is no denying that change can be hard at times, but change teaches us some of the greatest lessons in life. Perhaps the…
Trump’s personal Twitter account causing discomfort among citizens
The freedom of speech is a right of all Americans established by the first amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The amendment prohibits Congress from…
Academy Awards: a time for film appreciation
It’s that time of the year again. It’s Oscar season. Time to root for your favorite actor and his/her shot at winning Best Actor/Actress…
Going to college not all about the money
The main reason why I chose to come here to Ouachita is for the Christian studies department. I wanted to study to become a…
Oscars: all the tradition without the evolution
Movies matter. They are culturally relevant. They have been and will continue to be. Over the past century or so, the role of movies…
Ouachita relationships explained: from ‘sidewalk buddies’ to ‘ring-by-spring’
Anyone who goes to a small, private liberal arts college such as Ouachita knows that it is impossible to leave your bed without running…
Forget ‘Dear Diary’: journaling provides unlimited possibilities
I’m going to be extremely real with you for a moment: the whole “Dear Diary” formula has run its course. Its tacky and cliché.…
Miss OBU: A look into the pageant experience
Going into Miss OBU, I was excited and nervous. The thought of participating in a pageant had never really crossed my mind until The…
Harsh reality of the ‘Ouachita bubble’
Anyone who has ever gone to Ouachita knows about Ouachita’s proverbial “bubble.” It is an inherent fact that those who attend school here are…