The archive
By Jacie Sellars, Print Editor-in-Chief When we open up the news, it’s easy to feel saddened and discouraged by current political events, especially regarding immigration. From the violence displayed by ICE officers to the stories from detainment centers like the CECOT prison in El Salvador,…
By Phil Byrd, Staff Writer We live in a society where information is at our fingertips. If an earthquake erupts in Indonesia, or a civil war breaks out in Africa, we can know within seconds. This constant onslaught of information can’t always be filtered. This…
By Janet Carden, Staff Writer The TikTok ban is set to go into effect on January 19, the day before President-Elect Donald Trump takes office. On that date, users can expect one major change: TikTok will no longer be distributed, maintained, or updated by app…
By Jordan Dallimore, Staff Writer The inauguration of a new president is always a highly anticipated event, but when Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, reactions from the public were diverse. Ouachita Baptist University students, like many across…
By Jordan Dallimore, Staff Writer In recent months, podcasts have emerged as a pivotal platform for political engagement, offering politicians unique opportunities to connect with voters. Notably, Vice President Kamala Harris’s appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast and former President Donald Trump’s guest appearance…
By Jordan Dallimore, Staff Writer In recent years, political debates in America have turned into heated arguments, where candidates throw insults at each other, rather than focusing on their policies. Moreover, it has made it extremely difficult to view them as respectful conversations. As our…
By Mason Boswell, Guest Writer Last week, we held an exciting debate watch party for the Trump-Kamala debate, and we are thrilled with how it turned out! Over 70 people showed up, packing the room with energy and enthusiasm. The event was a huge success,…
By Sophie Uselton, Guest Writer Important Details & Statements Whether you tuned into the debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump or not, you’ve probably heard remarkably mixed reviews from it. Even the most radical-sided supporters of both candidates had surprising…
