Oxford, comma or dilemma?
No one can deny the fact that the University of Oxford is a highly respected school, and everyone loves a well-tailored Johnston & Murphy…
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson
For this week’s article, I was told to write about the biggest mentor in my life. I struggled for a long time to find…
Pivotal moments: when the tough times become the best times
Every once in a while, if we’re lucky enough, we will receive an idea or experience a moment that will change the course of…
Remaking classics: why it’s best to stick with the originals
I’ve recently discovered something that deeply, utterly disturbs me: “Dirty Dancing” is being remade. My little heart stuttered to a stop as I read…
Why Join the International Club?
“Could I borrow your rubber?” I asked. My friend turned and gave me a horrified look. “My what?” they said. This is when I…
Using the Olympics to Broaden Your World View
During a busy day at Ouachita Baptist University, it’s quite easy to forget that there are another 195 countries in the world, each with…
Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis
Words are fun. Specifically, THAT fun word refers to a lung disease resulting from inhalation of silica dust. It’s one of my favorite words,…
Birthday fun in the summer over the years
I miss summer already. While it’s great to be back at Ouachita, I’m not going to lie and say that I missed the homework…
Talking politics and ideas with grace: remaining friends in disagreement
In today’s age, the existentialist ideology of no moral absolutes struggles against what we know to be true. Friends, no matter what the world…
From superheroes to “Swiss Army Man”: the 2016 summer movie slump
The heat may have been on this summer, but the box office wasn’t. Cluttered with lackluster sequels (“Independence Day: Resurgence”) and weak marketing campaigns…