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A Life-Changing Experience, Kaitlyn Norris, Ouachita News Bureau
A Life-Changing Experience, Kaitlyn Norris, Ouachita News Bureau
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Many Christians have a chance to go on a mission trip, whether it be local or somewhere no one would ever think about going. At Ouachita, students are given the opportunity to travel and share their gifts and talents with people around the world. This summer, I got to travel to Poland to work with Breakthrough, teaching English to university students as well as having the opportunity to share God’s word. Before going to Poland, I was tasked with choosing a chapter of the Bible to read while I was there; I chose Mathew 28. Verse 19 states, “Therefore go …
From The "Ouachitonian": Meghann Bledsone, Emma Dannis, Ouachita News Bureau
From The "Ouachitonian": Meghann Bledsone, Emma Dannis, Ouachita News Bureau
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Meghann Bledsoe was one of many people in America who grew up bilingual. Her second language is not spoken, though. Bledsoe grew up fluent in American Sign Language.
From The "Ouachitonian": Allie Bailey, Addie Woods, Ouachita News Bureau
From The "Ouachitonian": Allie Bailey, Addie Woods, Ouachita News Bureau
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The Ouachita Baptist University Elrod Center has provided many opportunities for students to get involved with various programs to serve the Arkadelphia community along with students and professors alike on campus. In particular, ElderServe allowed students to be paired with an elderly couple or elder and visit them, bring them food or write them letters.
From The "Ouachitonian": Kevin Merino, Katie Moore, Ouachita News Bureau
From The "Ouachitonian": Kevin Merino, Katie Moore, Ouachita News Bureau
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The Ravine Rovers began their journey during the first semester of the 2021-2022 academic year at Ouachita as a group of students looking for an organized league in which to play soccer. The team was initially created by Kevin Merino, a senior biology major from Wylie, Texas, and Logan Daust, a senior business administration/sport management major from Plano, Texas.
From The "Ouachitonian": Caroline Derby, Madi Darr, Ouachita News Bureau
From The "Ouachitonian": Caroline Derby, Madi Darr, Ouachita News Bureau
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Growing up in Arkadelphia and serving as Miss OBU has given Caroline Derby the opportunity of a lifetime. A junior communications & media/multimedia and political science double major, Derby has grown up dreaming about being a student at Ouachita. Derby has seen Ouachita from many different perspectives including coach’s daughter, faculty and staff daughter and student leader, as well as Miss Ouachita Baptist University.
From The "Ouachitonian": Gabe Goodman, Madi Darr, Ouachita News Bureau
From The "Ouachitonian": Gabe Goodman, Madi Darr, Ouachita News Bureau
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It was the fourth quarter with 57 seconds left. The Henderson Reddies and the Tigers were tied at 28-28. The Ouachita fans were silent as Gabe Goodman, a junior finance major from Arkadelphia, Ark., prepared for a 53-yard field goal to win the game. The Henderson Reddies’ cheers shook Cliff Harris Stadium as he approached the football.
From The "Ouachitonian": Noah Barker, Rose Robinson, Ouachita News Bureau
From The "Ouachitonian": Noah Barker, Rose Robinson, Ouachita News Bureau
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Riding in ambulances, answering calls from patients in desperate need and starting his day off at the crack of dawn each morning describes a small part of Noah Barker’s fast-paced job as an EMT.
From The "Ouachitonian": Isabella Bejarano, Angela Webb, Ouachita News Bureau
From The "Ouachitonian": Isabella Bejarano, Angela Webb, Ouachita News Bureau
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After witnessing a heartbreaking experience, she wanted to make a difference. She thought about those around her and desired to take a stand so that others could look out for it as well. Isabella Bejarano, a sophomore elementary education and Spanish double major from Bogotá, Colombia, led the 2021 Walk for Freedom at Arkadelphia High School in October. This event had a total of 130 attendees and 22 volunteers raising more than $700.
From The "Ouachitonian": Brad Richardson, Caroline Johnson, Ouachita News Bureau
From The "Ouachitonian": Brad Richardson, Caroline Johnson, Ouachita News Bureau
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Brad Richardson, a junior Christian studies/Christian ministries major from Lonoke, Ark., grew up in a family with a tradition of military service. The Richardson family can trace their military history all the way back to the Revolutionary War. Because of this rich history, Richardson had a great example of what service looked like while he was growing up, and he started his journey with the military during his freshman year of high school.
From The "Ouachitonian": Harry Jeffrey, Kathryn Totty, Ouachita News Bureau
From The "Ouachitonian": Harry Jeffrey, Kathryn Totty, Ouachita News Bureau
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Years before attending Ouachita, Harry Jeffrey, a senior biology and chemistry double major from Camden, Ark., knew that he wanted to become a Tiger Tunes director.
From The "Ouachitonian": Mallorie Warner, Angela Webb, Ouachita News Bureau
From The "Ouachitonian": Mallorie Warner, Angela Webb, Ouachita News Bureau
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Many college students have struggled with time management when it comes to school, sports and other extracurricular activities. For Mallorie Warner, a freshman Christian ministries/missions and graphic design double major from Benton, Ark., this included running a full-time business. What started as a hobby in the seventh grade – calligraphy – became a full time-business for Warner. In 10th grade, she needed to fund a mission trip to Ecuador, and that is when her love for calligraphy really began to take off. She creates and sells custom wedding signage and day-of details, including acrylic and welcome signs, seating charts and …
From The "Ouachitonian": Joey Wisenhunt, Hanna Williams, Ouachita News Bureau
From The "Ouachitonian": Joey Wisenhunt, Hanna Williams, Ouachita News Bureau
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Joey Whisenhunt, a sophomore business administration/entrepreneurship and business administration/management double major from Conway, Ark., grew up engaged in the world of piloting. When he turned 15, his own journey to become a pilot began.
From The "Ouachitonian": Ryan Wheeler, Angela Webb, Ouachita News Bureau
From The "Ouachitonian": Ryan Wheeler, Angela Webb, Ouachita News Bureau
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Ever since he was young, Ryan Wheeler obtained a passion that would follow him the rest of his life. Wheeler, a freshman business administration/management major from Little Rock, Ark., grew up in his family-owned used auto industry called Rock City Classics. His dad was also a pilot who flew major auto dealers from throughout Little Rock. These experiences allowed Wheeler to be influenced by the auto industry.
From The "Ouachitonian": Jaymee Dotson, Breanna Watson, Ouachita News Bureau
From The "Ouachitonian": Jaymee Dotson, Breanna Watson, Ouachita News Bureau
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Many university students begin college life and choose to become involved in something that brings them joy and fulfillment, and this case is no different with soccer player Jaymee Dotson, a senior kinesiology/leisure pre-professional studies major from Princeton, Texas. At the age of six, Dotson developed a deep appreciation for the sport, a passion that continues as she reflected upon God’s plan in bringing her to Ouachita through her devotion to soccer.
From The "Ouachitonian": Kellen Church, Luci Shepard, Ouachita News Bureau
From The "Ouachitonian": Kellen Church, Luci Shepard, Ouachita News Bureau
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At the age of five, a young girl established a love for a sport that would impact her for the rest of her life. Years following, a love for another sport blossomed, leading her to play two sports throughout her life.
From The "Ouachitonian": Mary Madison Tolbert, Caroline Johnson, Ouachita News Bureau
From The "Ouachitonian": Mary Madison Tolbert, Caroline Johnson, Ouachita News Bureau
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Mary Madison Tolbert, a junior Christian studies and social justice studies major from Rockwall, Texas, spent her summer interning in San Francisco, Calif. She was located in the middle of the Tenderloin district with San Francisco City Impact, a nonprofit organization. Tolbert was connected to this organization through a longstanding relationship with her home church in Texas and a past mission trip where she worked with City Impact. Tolbert described the Tenderloin district as an area concentrated with homelessness and poverty.
Dreamy Apartment Life (Or Not): A Student's Tale Of Catastrophic Cooking, Mandy Halbert, Ouachita News Bureau
Dreamy Apartment Life (Or Not): A Student's Tale Of Catastrophic Cooking, Mandy Halbert, Ouachita News Bureau
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Warning: Everything you are about to read is completely true. Lovers of cooking should keep scrolling. Gordon Ramsey, please forgive me. When I was a kid, I used to help my mom cook. Or at least I thought I did. She must have been really good at hiding her help, because I grew up thinking I was a cooking genius. I thought I was the next Wolfgang Puck, but it turns out I’m a fraud.
Moving To College: Tips For Out-Of-State Students, Jessica Danielle, Ouachita News Bureau
Moving To College: Tips For Out-Of-State Students, Jessica Danielle, Ouachita News Bureau
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Moving in to your first college dorm is a very exciting time! However, it can come with many questions and challenges. This can be even harder if you’re moving to Arkadelphia from out of state and need to pack everything you might need for an entire year in one trip – yikes!
Small Town, Shmall Town: Here Are The Top Things To Do When You Live In Arkadelphia, Madison Cresswell, Ouachita News Bureau
Small Town, Shmall Town: Here Are The Top Things To Do When You Live In Arkadelphia, Madison Cresswell, Ouachita News Bureau
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Growing up in North Little Rock, Ark., I was concerned about moving to a small town like Arkadelphia. Will I ever get out of my room? What would I do on the weekends?
Six Things Freshmen Should Know Before Starting College, Angela Webb, Ouachita News Bureau
Six Things Freshmen Should Know Before Starting College, Angela Webb, Ouachita News Bureau
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Hello friends! I thought I would shed some light on what I’ve learned since being a freshman in college ...
From The "Ouachitonian": Julianna Parsons, Angela Webb, Ouachita News Bureau
From The "Ouachitonian": Julianna Parsons, Angela Webb, Ouachita News Bureau
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Julianna Parsons, a freshman business entrepreneurship major from Celina, Texas, is Madame Pastry. Parsons has baked recreationally and professionally in her time as a baker and has drawn her inspiration from the sweeter things life has to offer.
From The "Ouachitonian": Hunter Swoboda, Caroline Johnson, Ouachita News Bureau
From The "Ouachitonian": Hunter Swoboda, Caroline Johnson, Ouachita News Bureau
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TikTok took the world by storm in 2020 as a social media app that allows users to create and share fun videos. Each video can consist of dancing, comedy or anything in between. Hunter Swoboda, a junior political science and business double major from Bentonville, did not hesitate to jump on the TikTok bandwagon. When he first downloaded the app, Swoboda said, “It was just for fun. I wasn’t expecting to get a lot of followers or attention.”
From The "Ouachitonian": Levi Dade, Kathryn Totty, Ouachita News Bureau
From The "Ouachitonian": Levi Dade, Kathryn Totty, Ouachita News Bureau
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While on a mission to answer his questions about Christianity, Levi Dade, a sophomore Christian Studies and Spanish double major from Senatobia, Miss., started his podcast, Defending Christianity. Through his podcast, Dade’s goal was to answer common questions regarding the Christian faith.
From The "Ouachitonian": Wade Wilson, Anna Roussel, Ouachita News Bureau
From The "Ouachitonian": Wade Wilson, Anna Roussel, Ouachita News Bureau
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Wade Wilson, a Christian studies major from Springdale, was one of only two sophomores to be selected as a Tiger Tunes Rewind host. Prior to being selected, Wilson loved to sing and play guitar but did not have an outlet to do so. After seeing that sign-ups had opened for Tunes host, several friends encouraged him to take a chance. He decided to try out.
From The "Ouachitonian": Abbigale Sullins, Caroline Johnson, Ouachita News Bureau
From The "Ouachitonian": Abbigale Sullins, Caroline Johnson, Ouachita News Bureau
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The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic left many students with ruined plans during the summer of 2020. For sophomore music and chemistry major Abbi Sullins from Benton, that was not the case. Sullins worked as a medical screener for the coronavirus at the Saline Memorial Hospital in her hometown of Benton. Sullins had a history at Saline Memorial as her mother Amy worked in the hospital for many years when Sullins was a child.
From The "Ouachitonian": Caroline Johnson, Sophia Talley, Ouachita News Bureau
From The "Ouachitonian": Caroline Johnson, Sophia Talley, Ouachita News Bureau
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In the summer of 2020, the United States was a breeding center for historic riots and the battle grounds for a pandemic. While most citizens watched these historic happenings on the news, Caroline Johnson, a sophomore political science major from Springdale, interned in Washington, D.C., aiding the nation’s leaders in a time of crisis.
From The "Ouachitonian": Rickey Rogers, Jr., Kathryn Totty, Ouachita News Bureau
From The "Ouachitonian": Rickey Rogers, Jr., Kathryn Totty, Ouachita News Bureau
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For Rickey Rogers Jr., a freshman communications and psychology double major from Arkadelphia, Ouachita has always been home. When Rogers was 10 years old, his family moved into O.C. Bailey Hall because of his father’s new position as the Tigers’ wide receiver coach and residence hall director.
From The "Ouachitonian": Riley Carson, Mackenzie Hall, Ouachita News Bureau
From The "Ouachitonian": Riley Carson, Mackenzie Hall, Ouachita News Bureau
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What seemed like the flu for senior Riley Carson, a worship arts major from Springdale, turned into several nights of hospital stays throughout Spring 2020. In late February 2020, Carson went home for several weeks because of what he thought was the flu. After a trip to the emergency room and a negative test result for the flu, Carson was told he could return to Ouachita. However, Carson’s stay on campus did not last long.
From The "Ouachitonian": Kiyia Floyd, Mallory Wallace, Ouachita News Bureau
From The "Ouachitonian": Kiyia Floyd, Mallory Wallace, Ouachita News Bureau
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One of the most common questions Ouachita students were asked was, “How did you end up at Ouachita?” Every story is unique. Some have family roots that run deep; others chose Ouachita because it “felt like home.” Regardless of the reason, there was a point in each student’s life that made the decision to further their education at Ouachita Baptist University. For Kiyia Floyd, a junior business major from Jacksonville, her decision to transfer to Ouachita came as a result of smaller moments that stuck with her over time.
From The "Ouachitonian": Allyson Oliver, Gracen Goudy, Ouachita News Bureau
From The "Ouachitonian": Allyson Oliver, Gracen Goudy, Ouachita News Bureau
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With the unknowns that carried into the summer, junior political science and psychology major Allyson Oliver from Conway wondered if the internship she had in place would carry through. She had the privilege to intern in the public affairs office of Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge. Fortunately, Oliver’s experience was only delayed a month due to the pandemic and was virtual only a portion of the time.