Tripp and Talley are well-known faces around the Ouachita campus. They are Ouachita athletics’ most spirited fans and are loved by many. Have you ever wondered the history behind our furry friends? Some of the first mentions of Ouachita’s mascot being a tiger are in the 1911 editions of the Ouachitonian yearbook and student campus newspaper at the time, Ripples,…read more →
As I write this, I am having my second stress-related breakdown of the day. That was due today? Oops. Oh no, I made dinner plans but now this has come up! I’ll ask for a rain check. Involvement is good – scratch that – involvement is great, and one of my personal favorite things about Ouachita Baptist University. There is…read more →
Previously published in the 2018 Ouachitonian yearbook. Driving twice a week to the Arkansas State Capital for eight-hour work days was a common occurrence for Bailey Alexander during her spring semester. Alexander, a sophomore social justice studies major from Bentonville, Ark., landed an internship with U.S. Senator John Boozman. Bailey traveled to Little Rock every Tuesday and Thursday to make it…read more →
Previously published in the 2018 Ouachitonian yearbook. Tires squealed, glass shattered and in an instant, Mason Archer’s life was changed forever. Archer, a sophomore chemistry major from Arkadelphia, was in a car wreck on March 12, 2005. Archer and his family were on their way to Hot Springs to have dinner together when they were hit by a drunk driver. Archer…read more →
Previously published in the 2018 Ouachitonian yearbook. For most college kids, leaving home to start a new journey in a new place was uncharted territory, but for Laura Sparks, moving to Arkadelphia was putting another name on the already long list of homes. “I was born in Florida, then lived in California. After that, I moved to Virginia, Hawaii, Washington, Alabama,…read more →
Previously published in the 2018 Ouachitonian yearbook. Life was never ordinary for Joah Williams, a kinesiology major from Fort Worth, Texas. Joah faced challenges from an early age due to the stutter in his speech. But Williams did not allow his speech impediment to limit his social, educational or spiritual life. Instead, he focused on how it helped him grow and…read more →
Previously published in the 2018 Ouachitonian yearbook Many students had the chance to travel to unique and interesting places to help further their academic career in their time on campus. One of those students was Sarah Ashley Bryant, a junior psychology major from Fayetteville, Ark. She used her time at Ouachita developing close relationships with fellow students and professors on campus,…read more →
Previously published in the 2018 Ouachitonian yearbook. With an application in hand, Isaiah was ready to face what might have been the biggest scholarship opportunity he had ever received. Later, Isaiah’s face lit up with a smile as he was given the chance to win a grand total of $100,000 in scholarship money through the Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway scholarship program….read more →
I love traveling and, in college, many of us will get the chance to do so. Over the years and during my travels both national and abroad, I have learned some hard lessons. Here are some tips and things I’ve learned so you can know before you go. 1. Look at electrical adaptors and surge protection for where you are…read more →
Previously published in the 2018 Ouachitonian yearbook. The last time Denis Sullins was on campus was in 1973. He was here for one semester before leaving, partly for financial reasons and partly because he did not feel ready for college. Then he got caught up in life, marriage, kids and a job, and college seemed like a thing of the past….read more →
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