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
‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ comes to OBU
By Olivianna Calmes, Assistant Arts Editor The OBU theatre department continues in their season “Awakened by a Dream” in 2019 with a zany, mysterious and mad musical. The much-loved
Opera Scenes: ‘Laugh It Is’ to run Feb. 21-22
By Kendra Johnson, Arts Editor Some performances are born out of the performer’s passion for their work. Opera Scenes: Laugh It Is will present three opera scenes in
OBU college of fine arts invites prospective students to one-day event
By Kendra Johnson, Arts Editor Visiting campus is often a deciding factor in student’s choices about college. Oklahoma Baptist University’s Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts
45th Concerto-Aria to showcase musical talents
By Kendra Johnson, Arts Editor Several times each semester, Oklahoma Baptist University’s Potter Auditorium fills with students, faculty and community members to celebrate their achievements through performance. This
Book tailor-made for J-Term class
By Morgan Jackson, Features Editor Introduction to Christain Worldview is a class offered during J-term that gives students a first look into the concept of
Valentine’s Day best when enjoyed realistically
By Kedrick Nettleton, Faith Editor There will be flowers, there will be jewelry and there will be chocolate – but is love really in the air
Milburn Success Center provides student resources
By Morgan Jackson, Features Editor Oklahoma Baptist University’s spring semester just recently began, and it is not uncommon for students to be feeling far less
On the Hill: Mackenzie Camp
By Loren Rhoades, Assistant Features Editor “There’s not a single person in the world who doesn’t have a relationship” When it comes to having a particular
PHOTO: Benefit recital raised $4500 for Shawnee chorus
Senior music major Bradley Heatherington started the process of organizing this event over the summer. The recital took place in Yarbourough Auditorium, which was nearly
One Body United provides avenues to serve
By Mikaleh Offerman, Editor-in-Chief Despite the stress of finals and end of semester project, twenty plus students participated in One Body United Sat. Dec. 1.
Bison basketball wins big over Barclay
By Jared A’Latorre, Sports Editor The Bison basketball squad showed heart and no disappointment in their season debut with a whopping 46-point exhibition win over
Bison football earn victory on homecoming
By Jared A’Latorre, Sports Editor The Bison came up with their second straight victory over Northwestern Oklahoma State in their homecoming game. The Bison changed
Lady Bison Soccer win GAC conference trophy
By Michael Stewart, Assistant Sports Editor The Oklahoma Baptist women’s soccer team were crowned Great American Conference Champions Saturday, Nov. 3. The No. 1 seeded
Student overcomes physical illness, glorifies God
By Isabel Palos, Contributing Writer Many people realize their calling early on in life. Often, people will receive a calling from a defining moment in
‘The House With a Clock in its Walls’ boasts good performances but juvenile humor, lackadaisical storytelling
By Garrett Wheeler, Movie Critic “The House with a Clock in its Walls” follows a boy named Lewis, played by Owen Vaccaro. After Lewis’ parents
Bison Hill alumni display art in the GC
By Kendra Johnson, Arts Editor Walking through the GC in a straight line from the food to the doors toward Raley, and the GC art
OBU Theatre presents Shakespeare’s comedy: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ using aerials, magical lighting
By Morgan Jackson, Assistant Arts Editor Thursday, Nov. 1, OBU Theatre opened their production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare. Performances continue this
Students have access to advising site
By Ashton Smith, Assistant Features Editor This week is registration for J-term classes and Spring. For the seniors, graduate students, juniors and sophomores, enrollment is
Agee encourages evangelism with mission wall
By Jonathan Soder, Features Editor Earlier this year, students living in Agee Residency Center were welcomed back to campus by newly laid wood-panel floors, a
General election voting excludes homeless
By Jonathan Soder, Features Editor It’s no secret that downtown Shawnee is a district fraught with contradictions. It’s a place for many students, of aesthetic
OBU Thanksgiving Break is extended
By Kedrick Nettleton, Contributing Writer Sometimes all a college student needs is some time away from campus – and this Thanksgiving, students here on Bison
Music students organize benefit recital
By Mikaleh Offerman, Editor-in-Chief In light of recent budget cuts to Oklahoma public schools, many school programs are facing a lack of funding. One OBU
Honors thesis leads to new math discovery
By Loren Rhoades, Assistant News Editor Senior math major Kelsi Guleserian uncovered a mathematical theorem with the help of assistant professor of mathematics Dr. Cherith
National storm systems cause unusual tornadic activity in Oklahoma
By Cal Brown, Contributing Writer Strong winds swirled above Pottawatomie and Lincoln county last Tuesday and created a storm cell which prompted tornado warnings across
OBU student’s work featured in downtown art show
By Kendra Johnson, Arts Editor While most art majors host art shows on campus for academic purposing, one OBU student is holding her first show
“Freshman Follidays” to welcome holiday season
By Kendra Johnson, Arts Editor The OBU Campus Activities Board will host the annual Freshman Follies freshman class talent show during homecoming weekend, Saturday Oct.
University Chorale successfully completes first performance of the season
By Morgan Jackson, Assistant Arts Editor Sunday Oct. 7, the University Chorale gave their first performances of the semester at two churches in Oklahoma City.
Student takes permanent social media fast
By Easton Oliver, Contributing Writer I recently took a two-month break from social media. I deleted Instagram, Twitter, Facebook – anything I felt was wasting
SGA encourages students to vote
By Ashton Smith, Assistant Features Editor Two weeks ago, SGA manned a table in the GC for students to register to vote for the general
Students conquer honors thesis projects
By Jonathan Soder, Features Editor Come fall semester of junior year, students, particularly honors students, are at the point where they must decide whether or
Family Day Weekend this weekend, Oct. 12-13
By Loren Rhoades, Assistant News Editor After more than a month of starting new classes, gaining friends and enjoying OBU’s many on-campus activities, it is
Debate team starts with success
By Kedrick Nettleton, Contributing News Editor This weekend, Oklahoma Baptist University took part in an academic tradition that stretches back thousands of years. The OBU
Lady Bison soccer win third and fourth consecutive match
By Michael Stewart, Assistant Sports Editor The Oklahoma Baptist Women’s soccer team moved to a perfect 4-0 start in the Great American Conference after defeating
Bison football falls despite high scoring match
By Jared A’Latorre, Sports Editor Even with a valiant effort, the OBU football squad were still downed by Southern Arkansas. There was plenty of action
Nicknames also have spiritual meaning
By Mya Hudgins, Assistant News Editor My grandpa tells this same story over and over again. It’s one of those stories that they use to
From the field: missions is realistic
By Jessa Chadwick, Arts Editor OBU alum Dillon and Rachael Sain discuss what missions is and how it looks in a realistic, daily routine. The
God uses family to show us love
By Jessa Chadwick, Arts Editor Family is meant to show people what true love, God’s love, looks like. For professor of communication arts and chair
Editorial: Art and science should not be opposed
By Kendra Johnson, Arts Editor I wish my homework was that easy. This sentence probably sounds familiar to a lot of fine arts majors because
Artistic creativity not easy for perfectionists
By Kendra Johnson, Arts Editor I’m a perfectionist. …No, really. Now, I know what you’re probably thinking. “Everybody says that because it sounds good and
Myers and Floyd talk campus reforms
By Ashton Smith, Assistant Features Editor This 2018-2019 Academic year, SGA elected a new president and vice president into office: juniors Clayton Myers and Nathan
Students come to college, parents tag along
Jonathan Soder, Features Editor For every student, college includes certain challenges. Move-in day brings feelings of homesickness. Civ introduces students to the real adult world
Literature community meets to learn
By Jonathan Soder, Features Editor Walk into room 212 in the Upper GC on any given third Thursday of the month and one might find
Down Syndrome Awareness: “My life changed by meeting one person”
By Jared A’Latorre, Sports Editor With Down Syndrome Awareness month here, many people (such as my family and myself) feel a connection to this celebration.
