Father, we praise You, for You are great and greatly to be praised. You have given us your Son for our salvation, your Word to make Him known to us, and places in which we learn to know Him better. We don’t have to tell You, Father, how important “place” is to Your people. You understand. The Bible is full…read more →
“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. It was ages ago in the 1990s—my sophomore or…read more →
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! I’m here…read more →
Rush is my favorite week of the year! Freshman year, it brought me many new friends, and I found a new club home. The last two years, I have been on the other side of rush, which has led me to, again, meet new people. I’ve also had the chance to invest in the lives of younger women who I…read more →
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. But, guys, let’s get real – beyond the expectation of free food, you may be wondering, What’s in it…read more →
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! They help you to…read more →
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. After…read more →
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. I know this as someone…read more →
One Saturday this summer, my friend and I were attending a talk about Islam at church. I was listening attentively when, unexpectedly, something caught my attention. Like a puppy suddenly spotting a brand new sneaker lying forgotten on the floor, my eyes were drawn to a couple sitting only a few rows ahead. Whether it was some special glimmer in their…read more →
Listen in with Ouachita students Addy Goodman (’20) and Jack Bennington (’21) as they take a look back at this eventful semester. Ouachita Voices Blog Home Do you have a story you’d like to tell on the Ouachita Voices blog? Or a friend who needs to tell a story on the blog? Contact socialmedia@obu.edu with your idea.
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