By Jaden Jennings, Contributing Writer For me personally, working out has always been a part of my daily routine. As I was in the gym
University Baptist Church welcomes students
By Kedrick Nettleton, Faith Editor For students at Oklahoma Baptist University looking for a church congregation to be a part of, home could be found
OBU Theatre attends KCACTF Region 6 Conference
By Kendra Johnson, Arts Editor Last week, a group of seven OBU students and three faculty and staff members loaded into two vans and drove
“Inspired by many: art show by Hailey Black”
By Olivianna Calmes, Assistant Arts Editor Oklahoma Baptist University has another senior art exhibit coming up. Shawnee’s own senior art major and education minor Hailey
OBU to host annual Symphonic Winds, Bison Jazz Orchestra concert March 11
By Chelsea Weeks, Editor-In-Chief As the spring semester brings deadlines and due dates, to also brings a variety of beneficial events. Oklahoma Baptist University’s College
On The Hill: Jude Balthazar
By Loren Rhoades, Assistant Features Editor “I want them to not take the land of America for granted,” Jude Balthazar said. Balthazar is a senior
Dr. Donnelly brings experience to Bison Hill
By Morgan Jackson, Features Editor Dr. Paul Donnelly has a PhD in Criminology and is currently an assistant professor of sociology and criminal justice at
Learning languages creates opportunity
By Morgan Jackson, Features Editor Last week was National Foreign Language Week. The week celebrates the learning of languages and culture. Oklahoma Baptist University currently
Professors discuss voting, politics from a Christian perspective
By Jacob Factor, News Editor Politics has saturated much of today’s mainstream social media and news outlets. It’s almost impossible to have no opinion on
Professor to speak at TedX Forum March 26
By Jacob Factor, News Editor TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) has become a worldwide cultural phenomenon of thought-provoking conferences, “Talks,” and community events, “to make
SGA continues “Let’s Talk” series
By Jacob Factor, News Editor On the outside, OBU’s community seems to some like a group of Christians who all think the same. For others
Uncanny Comic Expo
By Assistant News Editor, Caleb Brown The first ever Shawnee comic book convention is officially coming to town. The Uncanny Comic Book Expo will be
Baseball takes ECU, goes against Southern
By Jared A’Lattore, Sports Editor The Bison baseball team took a big win against East Central University, while taking two losses and another win against Southeastern Oklahoma State.
Out of context scripture misses the mark
By Garrett Jones, Contributing Writer You know what really grinds my gears? When people take Scripture out of context for a particular agenda. I don’t mean
OBU Tennis team earns victory in Springfield
By Courtlin Haygarth, Assistant Sports Editor The rematch was set, and the Bison and Lady Bison were on the road. The Lady Bison headed out to Tahlequah
GO Trips make deep impact in students’ lives
By Kedrick Nettleton, Faith Editor Due to the sensitive nature of the work done during some GO trips, full student names are not given in
Noonday providing bread of life
By Ashton Smith, Assistant Faith Editor The semester is getting into full swing and that means free lunches for students, every Wednesday at noon. This
Student preacher excited for opportunity
By Kedrick Nettleton, Faith Editor For Thomas Shroder, the comparison between the preaching pulpit and the pitching mound is an apt one. A Pastoral Ministries and Apologetics
Bison and Lady Bison shine at track indoor GAC Championships
By Michael Stewart, Assistant Sports Editor The Oklahoma Baptist indoor track teams wrapped up the 2019 indoor regular season in style as they swept the
‘The Lego Movie 2’ proves a success
By Garrett Wheeler, Contributing Writer The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part follows the story of the previous film. Weird Duplo monsters have invaded Bricksburg, transforming the
Bisonette Glee Club to tour Oklahoma, Texas
By Kendra Johnson, Arts Editor OBU’s Bisonette Glee Club will head out on tour for the first time in three years Thurs. March 7. “The Bisonettes take their
Dr. Coley guest-directs Three Sisters at OBU
By Olivianna Calmes, Assistant Arts Editor OBU Theatre department’s next show of the season is coming up at OBU, and auditions have already taken place.
Senior show displays different aspects of art
By Kendra Johnson, Arts Editor “My show I hope proves that graphic art and graphic design is not boring commercial art work,” senior graphic design
Kemp MFT Clinic opens to the public
By Jacob Factor, News Editor OBU’s Kemp Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic is now serving the Shawnee community. The clinic, which employs final-year graduate students
Festival of Fools to host first improv show of the semester
By Kendra Johnson, Arts Editor OBU’s incredibly popular improv troupe is back for another semester of shows. Festival of Fools will host its first performance
Kerr Resident Assistants build community
By Morgan Jackson, Features Editor Resident Assistants are students who live and work in residence halls to assist with issues or questions that may arise
Embracing singlehood in college
By Loren Rhoades, Assistant Features Editor There I was drinking my coffee, when I was asked the dreaded question. “Oh, you’re still single?” When I’m
Business forum serves students
By Caleb Brown, Assistant News Editor Oklahoma Baptist University is hosting a business forum for alumni Friday, March 8 and Monday, April 8. Nate Geist,
Debate team member wins Junior Varsity champion
The OBU Debate team competed at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Ark. over the weekend. They brought home a junior varsity division championship. Freshman Carson
OBU grad is SPS Teacher of the Year
By Morgan Jackson, Features Editor Katie Thompson is a kindergarten teacher at Shawnee Early Childhood Center and was named Shawnee Public School’s teacher of the
Mabee-Gerrer Museum celebrates 100 years
By Jacob Factor, News Editor Over a century ago, Father Robert Francis Xavier Gerrer was given his first historic relic, an Egyptian scarab, and thought
Admissions: The road to Bison Hill
By Morgan Jackson, Features Editor Many high school seniors are in the difficult process of narrowing down their college search. There are many factors to
OBU leads way in RMAC Championships
By Michael Stewart, Assistant Sports Editor The Oklahoma Baptist men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams took part in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Championships in
OBU Tennis team earns victory in Springfield, Missouri
By Courtlin Haygarth, Assistant Sports Editor In search for their first win, Oklahoma Baptist headed to Springfield, Mo. to take on the No. 20 Drury
Lady Bison softball takes one and loses one on home field
By Jacob A’Latorre, Sports Editor The OBU Lady Bison softball team defended home plate in Shawnee for the first time against Colorado Christian University in back-to-back games
Men’s ministry provides a place to grow
By Ashton Smith, Assistant Faith Editor This semester, Men’s Ministry is starting back up for the male students of OBU. Clay Philips, who is also
Hope amid crisis for Jewish people in Oklahoma
By Kedrick Nettleton, Faith Editor Though months have passed since the tragic synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, minority communities in America continue to face challenges and,
Gospel Choir to host 3rd annual Gospel Fest
By Kendra Johnson, Arts Editor One of Oklahoma Baptist University’s newest musical ensembles is the OBU Gospel Choir. Born in 2017, the Gospel Choir will host its third annual
To OBU From Campus Activities Board: “Lodge of Love”
By Olivianna Calmes, Assistant Arts Editor Love was in the air at “Lodge of Love” this last week. The event was at 8pm in the Lodge and was
On the Hill: Kaleigh Reynolds
By Loren Rhoades, Assistant Features Editor School, work, and an autoimmune disease, that is the everyday life of Kaleigh Reynolds. Reynolds is a sophomore communication studies major who
Foster care and adoption give families more to love
By Morgan Jackson, Features Editor Foster care and adoption are extremely important to so many children and families around the Shawnee area, and all around
Rush Week begins for social clubs on campus
By Caleb Brown, Assistant News Editor Rush Week for the sisterhood social clubs for the 2019 Spring semester officially began February 18-21. The purpose Social
Kyle Petty to be speaker at Green and Gold Gala
By Jacob Factor, News Editor One of OBU’s biggest events, The Green and Gold Gala, raises funds every year for student scholarships. Hosted at the
OBU hosts the Spring Career and Internship Fair
By Jacob Factor, News Editor For many college students, summer internships and post-graduation jobs are always on the mind. Thursday, OBU’s career development office is
OBU tennis ranked high for spring
The Oklahoma Baptist Bison enter 2019 with a pre-season Great American Conference ranking of 5th, preceded by Southern Arkansas, Ouachita Baptist, Harding, and Southeastern Oklahoma
Bison baseball back after success in 2018
Jared A’Latorre, The Bison baseball team is back in 2019 after a successful season ending against the University of Central Oklahoma in the regionals back
Players honored in Bison and Lady Bison basketball
By Michael Stewart, Assistant Sports Editor The Oklahoma Baptist Men’s and Women’s basketball teams have had a busy start to the new year. Both teams
Lady Bison softball heads into new direction with Maples
By Jared A’Latorre, Sports Editor The OBU softball team is underway in 2019 with new leadership to begin the season. The new leader on campus
Canterbury a time for reflection, rest
By Ashton Smith, Assistant Faith Editor Every other Thursday at The Ritz in downtown Shawnee, students gather together to worship. However, the event isn’t just for the students of
Eight things I wish someone had told me earlier: Faith advice from a senior
By Kedrick Nettleton, Faith Editor Entering my last semester at OBU, I’m struck by how much things have changed. When I came to Bison Hill
