Making healthy choices and avoiding the "Freshman 15"
December 21, 2018The “Freshman 15:” Is it a myth, or is it true? Well, statistics show that a majority of students gain around 10-15 pounds their freshman year. If this is true, how can we show those stats they have nothing on us? Living a healthy lifestyle is very important not only for our physical health, but also our mental health.
Richie Blosch named winner of Ouachita's 2018 McBeth Concerto Competition
December 17, 2018Ouachita Baptist University junior Richie Blosch was named this year’s winner of the W. Francis and Mary McBeth Wind and Percussion Concerto Competition on Dec. 7.
Cole Jester wins 10th annual Ouachita Business Plan Competition
December 07, 2018Ouachita Baptist University’s Hickingbotham School of Business hosted its 10th annual Business Plan Competition on Dec. 5. Cole Jester, a senior Christian studies/biblical studies major from Benton, Ark., placed first in the competition with his business plan for Bone Dri and received a $4,000 cash prize.
Behind the names: Flippen and Perrin may not be who you think
December 04, 2018It might be surprising to learn that the residence hall that has housed Ouachita freshman men for the past 10 years does not actually bear the names of two men or even one, but of a lady: Mrs. Jane Conger Flippen Perrin.
Ouachita's One-Act Play Festival to feature plays by Tennessee Williams
December 04, 2018Ouachita Baptist University’s Department of Theatre Arts will host its annual student-directed One-Act Play Festival on Thursday, Dec. 6, and Friday, Dec. 7. The performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. and are free and open to the public.
Ouachita's 13th annual Concerto Competition to be held Dec. 7
November 30, 2018Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music will host the annual W. Francis and Mary McBeth Ouachita Wind and Percussion Concerto Competition on Friday, Dec. 7.
Dr. Steven Garber presents lecture "Meaningful Work for the Common Good" at Ouachita
November 30, 2018Ouachita students, faculty and Arkadelphia community members gathered on Thursday, Nov. 1, at Ouachita Baptist University, where Dr. Steven Garber presented a guest lecture titled “Meaningful Work for the Common Good.”
Ouachita to present 22nd annual Service of Lessons and Carols on Dec. 4
November 30, 2018Ouachita Baptist University will present its annual Service of Lessons and Carols on Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in Ouachita’s McBeth Recital Hall in Mabee Fine Arts Center.
Why I transferred to Ouachita after one year at a state school
November 27, 2018What do I want to do with my life? Who will my roommate be? Will it be difficult to make new friends? I remember sitting in my room as a senior in high school haunted by these questions.