Lessons learned from fall 2016
The fall of 2016 was an eventful year, from politics, to sports and entertainment; it was a time we will not soon forget. The…
Sophomore reflection
As we wrap up the spring semester and are counting down the days until sweet summertime, it’s fun to think about all that happened…
Civil Wars
I saw a joke once about the American Civil War. It was a piece of humor that relied as much on absurdity as wordplay;…
The Virtue of Civility
If civility is a virtue, it is a controversial one. Harvard law professor Randall Kennedy argued in a 1998 magazine article that civility can…
Freshman year reflections
My freshman year of college is almost over, and I can’t believe it. Over the past two semesters, I’ve learned so much, not only…
Lessons learned from summer 2016
The past year has been full of crazy and beautiful, shocking and mesmerizing news. The summer months leading up to this year of our…
So long, farewell
“As our editing staff stewards this publication, it is my goal that we be thoughtful when crafting and editing articles and encourage the staff…
“Ball in Fight”
Ever since the middle of this past week, I’ve found myself intermittently mumbling to myself a phrase from a poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins…
Reflections from a 1945 grad
Editor’s Note: The following is a letter just received from 1945 Ouachita graduate Wilma Helen Phillips Curnutt. As commencement approaches, her letter indicates the…
Are the Characters from ‘Rogue One’ Memorable? (Video)
Ever since late 2014 when “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” was announced, we have been on a non-stop Star Wars hype train. For about…