By Jared A’Latorre, Sports Editor For the first time this season, the Bison tasted defeat against Arkansas Tech, 31-7. It was a game full of
Lady Bison volleyball spends week on the road
By Michael Stewart, Assistant Sports Editor The Oklahoma Baptist Women’s Volleyball team had an action-packed week. In four days, the Lady Bison played four away
Editorial: Ohio State controversy impacts college football
By Jared A’Latorre, Sports Editor The college football world is storming with controversy surrounding the recent investigation of head coach Urban Meyer from Ohio State.
OBU senior cross country runner recognized as runner of the week
By Jared A’Latorre, Sports Editor The Great American Conference (GAC) recognized senior Sydney Lawrence as the women’s cross-country runner of the week. The UCO Land
Editorial: OBU student reflects on the meaning and importance of home
By Jessa Chadwick, Faith Editor As college students, we are away from home. Some of us may be farther away from home than others. Recently
Gambo Moves from Nigeria to Bison Hill
By Mya Hudgins, Assistant Arts Editor Oklahoma Baptist University welcomes a new professor to the College of Theology and Ministry. Dr. David Gambo will be
From the field: OBU students encourage Kimbroughs in Zambia
By Jessa Chadwick, Faith Editor It is common in OBU culture for students to go on GO trips. Blake and Dawnya Kimbrough worked on the
College of Fine Arts welcomes Dr. Patricia Nelson
By Kendra Johnson, Arts Editor Hired to fill the position of associate professor of music education, Dr. Patricia Nelson is one of four new full-time
Inklings supports OBU writers
By Morgan Jackson, Assistant Arts Editor The Inklings at Oklahoma Baptist University are a group of readers and writers committed to discussing and producing creative
CAB show Barnum & Biggie featured strong music, numerous skits
Staff Writer, Arts Section The year-opening OBU talent show Barnum & Biggie’s musical acts hit a definitive high note. OBU’s College Activities Board hosted its
OBU continues to encourage recycling on campus
By Jonathan Soder, Features Editor When freshmen returned to campus for J-term in January 2018, they were met by over 100 new companions. Those companions
Blue Zones Project continues to better Shawnee
Ashton Smith, Assistant Features Editor Blue Zones are areas in the world where people are known to live longer. An organization known as the Blue
Capstone project becomes community outreach
By Jonathan Soder, Features Editor Sometimes, in fact most of the time, classes stay on campus. Classrooms are on campus, professors have offices on campus
Chacos and Tacos: a craze and a charity event
By Isabel Palos, Contributing Writer Tacos help with more than just an appetite. Kappa Phi Beta hosted their fourth annual Chacos and Tacos event Tuesday,
Visiting writer seminars next week with Mark Jarman
By Chelsea Weeks, News Editor Oklahoma Baptist University hosts the fourth annual Visiting Writer Seminars with Mark Jarman next Thursday, September 27th and Friday, September
From the field: the church is called to pray
By Jessa Chadwick, Faith Editor “A big part of it is when you leave. You’re out there wondering if anybody remembers who you are,” Director
Cross-Country team serves in Ecuador
By Mya Hudgins, Assistant Faith Editor This past summer some of our Bison athletes had the opportunity to share the love of Christ 2,712.55 miles
Faculty discusses the significance of practicing rest in daily devotion
By Jessa Chadwick, Faith Editor It is too easy to become worn out. Between school, work, friends, extracurricular activities and church, all of which expect
David’s Creed ministers to students and churches
By Kendra Johnson, Arts Editor OBU music ensemble David’s Creed provides students with hands-on ministry experience. “David’s Creed is an auditioned student worship band that
Sixth annual New Works Festival debuts Sept. 14
By Morgan Jackson, Assistant Arts Editor It is not often that student playwrights get the opportunity to see their characters come to life. In an
Art show displays process of illustration
By Kendra Johnson, Arts Editor Art show “Cat in the Night” offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the illustrative work of OBU assistant professor of Art
Curriculum Overhaul: Hobbes implements Biblical and theological studies core
By Jonathan Soder, Features Editor It started as an idea that the Bible and theology professors repeatedly came back to when they were all cooped
Strickland leads diversity forum
By Ashton Smith, Assistant Features Editor Before the semester started, a faculty session was hosted for all of faculty at OBU; Dr. Walter R. Strickland
Faculty Remembers 9/11
By Loren Rhoades, Assistant News Editor September 11, 2001. The day that continues to lay heavy on the hearts of Americans everywhere. The four terrorist
RAWC hosts first lunch ‘n’ learn of the semester
By Chelsea Weeks, News Editor As the number of deadlines increase and the pressures of school rise, it’s easy for students to become overwhelmed by
OBU’s Recent Renovations
By Chelsea Weeks, News Editor While students were away for the summer, several buildings on Bison Hill received a facelift. From the end of May
CAB hosts Barnum and Biggie this weekend
By Chelsea Weeks, News Editor There’s ‘Never Enough’ time in the week to create memories with friends. Saturday, September 15, CAB will be presenting Barnum
Dr. Susan DeWoody Named OBU’s VPAA
By Chelsea Weeks, News Editor Oklahoma Baptist University announced Dr. Susan DeWoody as the vice president of academic affairs. DeWoody is from a small 2A
Bison clinch playoffs with three game sweep
By Jared L’Attore, Contributing Writer (Courtesy photo/Bison Athletics) The Bison are playoff bound after concluding their regular season against Southern Nazarene in a three-game series
Lady Bison swept by Ouchita, miss out on playoffs
By Michael Stewart, Assistant Sports Editor (Courtesy photo/Bison Athletics) The Oklahoma Baptist women’s softball team wrapped up the 2018 season by traveling to Arkadelphia, Ark.
Bison football grows through spring
Albert Monge, Contributing Writer (Courtesy photo/Bison Athletics) The Oklahoma Baptist University football team is one of several athletic programs on campus that is relatively new. The
Column: Learning to appreciate chapel
By Nicholas Dingus, Sports Editor The first time I walked through the doors of Raley Chapel on move-in day in August 2014, I knew that
Patience, faith needed to hear God’s calling
By Mya Hudgins, Contributing Writer (Courtesy photo/Mya Hudgins) Growing up, children often daydream about what they want to do when they “grow up.” Some kids
Let’s Talk: Denominational differences, a series of conversations on hard topics
By Jonathan Soder, Faith Co-Editor (Photo by Jonathan Soder/The Bison) Christianity, which modernly consists of several religious traditions, is fraught with divisions. On an openly
“Troubled artistic genius” an unfortunate myth
By Kendra Johnson, Arts Editor (Courtesy photo/The Bison) It often seems as if the giftedness of an artist or entertain is directly related to poor
United Way hosts “The Voice” kickoff event
By Chelsea Weeks, News Editor (Courtesy photo/Amanda Johnson) For those searching for their 15 minutes of fame, the opportunity is coming this August. Saturday, August
Why an Evangelical should visit Catholic churches in Israel
By Anna Dellinger, Editor-in-Chief (Photo by Anna Dellinger/The Bison) Many Evangelical Christians dream of visiting Israel, and as the birthplace of our religion, that dream
Bison Jazz Orchestra to travel to FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia
The Bison Jazz Orchestra (BJO) will travel to the FIFA World Cup in Russia this summer to partner with local ministries during the event, June
Review: ‘Avengers: Infinity War’, A stunning and emotional Part One of MCU finale
By Jacob Factor, Features Editor (Courtesy photo) It’s been called the biggest crossover event in movie history, and “Avengers: Infinity War” doesn’t disappoint. Almost every
Festival of Fools Improv is growing
By Kendra Johnson, Arts Editor (Courtesy photo/The Bison) Festival of Fools, the OBU improv troupe, is expanding their number of performances. May 4-5 will be
OBU hosts annual Late Night Breakfast, May 14
By Chelsea Weeks, News Editor (Courtesy photo/Heather Horner) With looming deadlines and coffee-induced study sessions, it’s no secret that finals season is coming. However, there is
On the Hill: Student runs towards excellence
By Loren Rhoades, Assistant Features Editor (Courtesy photo/Evie Carlswell) Relationships made with others are what help to mold a person’s character while also teaching them
Oklahoma Teacher Walkout follow up: impacts and reactions
By Chelsea Weeks, News Editor (Photo by Jacob Factor/The Bison) As classrooms buzz with energy and students return to their desks, changes are still taking
OBU graduation requirements for senior students
By Abigail Chadwick, Assistant News Editor (Courtesy photo/PR Department) Graduation is two and a half weeks away. There are several things graduates need to do
Softball in danger of missing playoffs
By Nicholas Dingus, Sports Editor The Lady Bison softball team hosted their senior day this past weekend, marking the last home series of the season.
Let’s Talk: War, injustice, society, A series of conversations on hard topics
By Jonathan Soder, Faith Co-Editor Two Fridays ago, April 13, President Donald Trump announced that the United States would launch an airstrike on Syria in
McWilliams to impart wisdom at final philsophy forum
By Morgan Smith, Assistant Faith Editor OBU’s spring semester is nearing its end, but OBU’s philosophy department hopes to leave students something to contemplate during
Students band together to fight slavery
By Jonathan Soder, Faith Co-Editor Earlier this semester – Feb. 23 to be exact – several students came together to form a new group on
Women’s Tennis brings home the GAC title; men’s team falls to Harding
By Albert Monge, Contributing Writer (Courtesy photo/Bison Athletics) The Oklahoma Baptist men’s tennis team traveled to Bentonville, Arkansas to compete in the Great American Conference tournament
Bison baseball sits at fifth in conference
By Jared L’Attore, Contributing Writer (Courtesy Photo/Bison Athletics) With the season coming to an end, the Bison will be playoff-bound if they can get into
