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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

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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

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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

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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

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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": Christa Neal, Hanna Williams, Ouachita News Bureau

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Christa Neal accepted the position of program advisor for community and family services in June 2021. This major trains and equips students to pursue careers in fields of community, family and social services, as well as graduate education for counseling, social work and more. This program needed someone with a variety of experiences in these fields, and Neal was the perfect fit.

From The "Ouachitonian": Drs. Amy And Doug Sonheim, Emma Dennis, Ouachita News Bureau

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The infectious laughter of Dr. Amy Sonheim and the careful clicking of a keyboard from Dr. Doug Sonheim would help fill the language and literature department for years before their combined retirement from Ouachita in Spring 2022. In the years that they have worked at Ouachita, the couple has made some amazing changes to the university.

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": Dr. Tim And Coach Todd Knight, Rose Robinson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita’s favorite set of faculty football brothers – Head Football Coach Todd Knight and Dr. Tim Knight, dean of the J.D. Patterson School of Natural Sciences – continue to make a lasting impact on campus. As Coach Knight led his team to wins on the football field year after year, Dr. Knight experienced his victories in the classroom. This purple-and-gold bleeding set of brothers truly make Ouachita a better place. Coach Knight keeps Ouachita’s successful football program on the map as his brother is the face behind the entire Jones Science Center operation. These two brothers are special assets to …

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

From The "Ouachitonian": Wyatt House, Angela Webb, Ouachita News Bureau

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Leaving all other sports behind, Wyatt House decided to pursue powerlifting. House, a freshman biomedical sciences major from Little Rock, Ark., achieved first place in the 90kg USPA for his junior class in April 2021. He held the state record deadlift of 507 lbs. His current personal records include 430 pounds in squats, 245 pounds in bench press and 585 pounds in deadlifts.

Ouachita Hosts Photography Exhibit By Margo Duvall Through Nov. 16, Kaelin Clay, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University’s Rosemary Gossett Adams Department of Art & Design is hosting photographer Margo Duvall’s exhibit “All She Needed to Do” through Nov. 16 in Rosemary Adams Gallery 1 in Moses-Provine Hall. Duvall will speak about her work on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 3 p.m. in Moses-Provine 206, with a reception immediately following.

The exhibit, presentation and reception are free and open to the public.

Outstanding Alumni Honored During Ouachita's Homecoming Festivities Oct. 8, Felley Lawson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Five Ouachita Baptist University graduates received the university’s Alumni Milestone Award on Saturday, Oct. 8. Based on their professional achievements, community service and dedication to their alma mater, the honorees were selected by a committee of Ouachita faculty and staff and Dr. Ben Sells, Ouachita president.

“Exemplary graduates are nominated every year for the Alumni Milestone Award,” Sells said. “Our goal is to select inductees who, by the way they live their lives, represent our amazing alumni and demonstrate the qualities that make Ouachita, Ouachita.”

Powerful, Innovative Solutions Gain International Recognition, Mark D. Weinstein

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Two 2022 graduates of the industrial and innovative design program at Cedarville University have won national and international recognition for projects that were identified, designed and developed for their senior capstone projects. The industrial and innovative design program is held at the International Center for Creativity in Dublin, Ohio.

New, Innovative Barbell Promotes Shoulder Safety, Mark D. Weinstein

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After months of research and trial and error, a Cedarville University professor created more than just a student-led research project, but a tangible product that will benefit athletes both at Cedarville and elsewhere.

Finding Inspiration, Opportunity And Friendship In The Hickingbotham School Of Business, Michaelyn Ferrell, Ouachita News Bureau

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Attending Ouachita after high school graduation was my dream for as long as I can remember. I have grown up listening to my mom talk about her Ouachita college days, and I watched as my brother, Chandler, fell in love with the school too.

Honoring Veterans Through "Wounded Warrior Dogs" Sculptures, Mark D. Weinstein

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Jim Mellick’s artistic expression is far more than elaborate wooden sculptures of canines with prosthetic limbs; each of his Wounded Warrior Dogs allegorizes the plight of wounded veterans by depicting man’s best friend.

Large Greene County Career Fair Set At Cedarville History, Mark D. Weinstein

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Historically, Cedarville University’s annual fall career fair is the largest opportunity for college students and community residents to interact with prospective employers. This is expected to be the case on Wednesday, Oct. 5, when 177 organizations from across the country will participate in Cedarville’s fall career fair in the Doden Field House. The event, which is open to the public, is from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

Ouachita To Host Faculty Vocal Recital By Dr. Natilan Crutcher On Oct. 11, Abigail Gaddis, Ouachita News Bureau

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The Division of Music in Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Fine Arts will host Dr. Natilan Crutcher in concert on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in McBeth Recital Hall. The recital is free and open to the public.

Crutcher, visiting assistant professor of music at Ouachita, said she will perform a selection of sacred and spiritual songs – some obscure, some familiar – by some of the country’s most influential African American composers and arrangers.

From The "Ouachitonian": Valeria Gomez, Angela Webb, Ouachita News Bureau

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One thing that high school does not teach in classes is what happens when your dreams do not work out. Valeria Gomez, a junior communications & media/multimedia journalism major from Alajuela, Costa Rica, has a testimony that encompasses this challenging path she had to navigate.

Ua45/1 Registrar Updates, Wku Registrar

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Newsletter created by and about the WKU Registrar's Office. Articles:

• Drop for Non-Attendance
• Attendance Policy
• Fall 2022 Grad Fair
• College Recognition Ceremonies
• 2022-23 Academic Catalogs
• Fall 2022 Survival Guide
• Fall 2022 Important Dates
• Finals Week Fall 2022
• Connect with Our Team

Ua12/2/2 Talisman: Forge, Wku Student Affairs

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Fall 2022 Talisman:

• Our Mission
• Hunter, Leah. Forge
• Coles, Jack. Fakes
• Richer, Caily. Trailblazers – Kiara Braxton-Davis, Ashley Garrett, Torales Guadalupe
• Clifton, Zachary & Audrey Plescia. Built By Discipline – Bodybuilders, Meg Boshaw, Michelle Jones
• Jones, Michelle. Healthy Fried Rice
• Booth, Pandora. A Silent Strike – Quiet Quitting
• Moore, Emily. Strawberry Sun
• Fleshman, McKenna. Humans of WKU – Sada Jewel, Alaina Webber, Michael Ballard, Amara Danturthi
• Sandlin, Ellie. Forged in Fire – Zechariah Nelson
• Price, Devon. Not Too Pretty – Women in New Roles
• Whitsitt, Ashley. Ghost in Training
• Meyers, Jeffrey. Identity in Ink – Tattoos
• Hunter, Leah. After the …

Ua52/1 Out Of The Box, Wku Archives

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Newsletter created by and about WKU Archives and the records management program.

Ua19/16/2 Basketball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

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Press releases, photos and game statistics for WKU men's basketball team from August to December 2022.

Ua19/16/2 Women's Basketball Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

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Press releases, photos and game statistics for WKU women's basketball team from August to December 2022.