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Students walking at Speer Pavillion
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Do you want grass or mud?

January 15, 2019

“Do you want grass or mud?” It was a simple question with an obvious answer. And we knew what we were being asked when Dr. Ben Elrod, president of Ouachita during my time as a student, said, “Do you want grass or mud?” I was sitting in Jones Performing Arts Center.

Students talking
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Not rushing? Not in a social club? How you can still enjoy Rush & Induction Weeks.

January 14, 2019

Right after the “most wonderful time of the year” comes what can sometimes feel like the loneliest time of the year. For “indies,” those of us who are not involved in a social club at Ouachita, Rush Week and Induction Week can totally change your normal social interactions because your club friends are so busy. But don’t worry!

Women during Ouachita's Rush Week
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Women's Rush outfit guide: Ideas to help you show your style

January 11, 2019

Rush is my favorite week of the year! Girls, although Rush Week is super fun and exciting, it can also be kind of stressful – from choosing outfits to wanting to ask the right questions to making the right decision on “pref” night.

Men at Ouachita's Rush Week
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Guys at Ouachita: "I'm just rushing for the food"

January 10, 2019

Rush Week is coming up at Ouachita. Welcome to the great gender divide! Often, the women on campus are busy planning outfits and garnering recommendation letters while the men are much more relaxed and just excited to try a free smoothie.

Dr. Mary Chung, assistant professor of music at Ouachita, teaches a piano masterclass at the Clínicas Instrumentales Festival held in Cartagena, Colombia.
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Ouachita's Chung and Feller appear as guest artists at international music and opera festival

January 10, 2019

Ouachita Baptist University music faculty members Dr. Mary Chung and Dr. Carlos Feller appeared as guest artists at the Clínicas Instrumentales Festival held in Cartagena, Colombia, last fall.

Christian recording artist Allen Asbury to present concert at Ouachita Jan. 29.
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Christian recording artist Allen Asbury to present concert at Ouachita Jan. 29

January 10, 2019

Ouachita Baptist University will host Christian recording artist Allen Asbury for a concert on Tuesday, Jan. 29, at 7:30 p.m. in Jones Performing Arts Center.

Students ask questions during Rush Week
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20 questions to consider during Rush Week

January 10, 2019

It’s almost here—Rush Week! I feel like all I could think about my first semester freshman year was whether or not I should join a club. I did know that I wanted to find out as much as I could about the clubs before I made my decision. That is exactly what Rush parties are for!

Ouachita reports 99% placement rate for most recent graduating class.
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Ouachita reports 99% placement rate for most recent graduating class

January 04, 2019

Ouachita Baptist University announced today that 99 percent of the recent graduating class are employed in some capacity or furthering their education. That number exceeds the national average for colleges and universities by 15 percent.

Students playing tennis
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Making healthy choices and avoiding the "Freshman 15"

December 21, 2018

The “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.

Professor working with students in classroom
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How "small" made a big difference in my academic career

December 21, 2018

Deciding where you want to go to college by weighing what each school offers can be difficult – especially if you aren’t sure if you would benefit more in your studies by attending a big school or a small school. Going to a school of Ouachita’s size for my education has had some major advantages.

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