Miss OBU: A look into the pageant experience
Going into Miss OBU, I was excited and nervous. The thought of participating in a pageant had never really crossed my mind until The…
Harsh reality of the ‘Ouachita bubble’
Anyone who has ever gone to Ouachita knows about Ouachita’s proverbial “bubble.” It is an inherent fact that those who attend school here are…
Immigration policies make many Americans wary of Trump
After months and months of grueling campaigns plastering every media outlet, I had hoped that the chaos would finally end after President Trump’s inauguration.…
Trump breathes new life into conservative America
A year ago, you could not have convinced me that we would be facing a Donald J. Trump presidency. All of my political science…
Morning vs. Night Showers
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Sundance 2017 reflections
In 1978, Robert Redford began what would become the largest independent film festival in North America, as well as the most prestigious film festival…
Independence offers flexibility
The beginning of the spring semester here at Ouachita always starts the same way: Rush Week. There is never a dull moment. It’s a…
Mixed Signals: Tinder
Tinder. Not many people have tried it, and if they have, would they actually admit it? While this popular app has some success stories,…
“It’s a Wonderful Life”: Christmas and the blessings of life
“Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around he leaves an awful hole doesn’t he?” – Clarence,…
Electronic media: rotting our brains or making us smarter?
It’s a typical Saturday evening at the Wheatley household. With her tail wagging and mouth watering, our 11-year-old Shih Tzu, Maggie, paces frantically around…