By Garrett Jones, Contributing Writer Being an athlete requires a competitive edge. Emotions can overwhelm an athlete into saying some offensive things in a game.
Standard for Christian movies needs improvement
By Kendra Johnson, Arts Editor Often, after seeing a Christian film, there’s one comment that reoccurs in post-movie discussions: “That was a great movie,” someone
OBU’s spiritual foundation will be missed
By Kedrick Nettleton, Faith Editor There are a lot of things for a graduating senior to be anxious about. First of all, of course, you
Student finds strength through testimony
By Ashton Smith, Assistant Faith Editor Junior forensic psychology major Brooke Goodale is a hardworking student, a confident friend and steadfast believer in Jesus Christ.
Orchestra celebrates Hansford’s final concert before retiring
By Kendra Johnson, Arts Editor The OBU Division of Music will soon bid farewell to one of its longest-serving individuals. Dr. Jim Hansford has already
On the Hill: Emily Chadwick
By Morgan Jackson, Features Editor For all students, the road to deciding what to do after high school is different. Junior family science major Emily
Photos: Bison Sports Awards
All Photos by Jacob Factor/News Editor The Looks The Awards All 2019 Bison Sports Awards winners: Outstanding Senior Athletes Cagney Roberson, Football McKae Mitchell, Women’s
Adjunct professor makes lasting impact
By Loren Rhoades, Assistant Features Editor Thursday, April 25th, previous OBU adjunct professor, Brian Blansett, was inducted into the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame. “It’s
St. Gregory’s campus gets a new name
By Jacob Factor, News Editor OBU’s newest addition has a new name. The former Saint Gregory’s University campus, which OBU is leasing from Hobby Lobby,
Seniors present time capsule as gift
By Chelsea Weeks, Editor-In-Chief As OBU seniors prepare for graduation and life after Bison Hill, they decided to give a gift that will help them,
Student overcomes childhood trauma
By Jacob Factor, News Editor During her fourth, fifth and sixth grade years, junior nursing major Jillian Murphy was sexually assaulted by someone close to
CPN hosts Walk to raise awareness of child abuse
By Jacob Factor, News Editor The Citizen Potawatomi Nation FireLodge Children and Family Services is hosting a Fun Walk to raise awareness of Child Abuse.
Bison and Lady Bison track excel at Wichita State and Fayetteville
By Michael Stewart, Assistant Sports Editor The Oklahoma Baptist men’s and women’s track and field teams competed in a pair of meets that took place
Apathy is hard to conquer, but necessary
By Garrett Jones, Contributing Writer The biggest enemy of success is apathy. How do you complete any task you don’t care about? It only gets
Social clubs encourage community in Christ
By Ashton Smith, Assistant Faith Editor Although the female social clubs may have different events and philanthropies that make them unique in each of their
Connect Chapels include artistic emphasis
By Kedrick Nettleton, Faith Editor The church’s relationship with art has been turbulent at times over the past decades, but OBU’s Connect Chapels are helping,
The tradition of Good Friday services
By Kedrick Nettleton, Faith Editor Good Friday service is traditional to me. Now, tradition is an interesting thing, and the Easter season has set me
D’Emilio to complete debut year as full-time faculty
By Kendra Johnson, Arts Editor Newly hired as a full-time assistant professor of music at Oklahoma Baptist University, Kelsey D’Emilio has set up her office
2019 Spring Affair “Super” in many ways
By Olivianna Calmes, Assistant Arts Editor There is so much to say about OBU’s “Su-per Spring Affair”, it is hard to fi nd where to
OBU hosts spring University Chorale concert, bids Ballweg farewell
By Kendra Johnson, Arts Editor OBU Burton H. Patterson professor of music and director of choral activities Dr. D. Brent Ballweg directed his final University
JMAS students win, meet governor at OAB conference
By Jacob Factor, News Editor For journalism students, college years are spent perfecting portfolios and learning on the job. For many, part of that learning
Bison Baseball in slump after 20th victory
By Jared A’Lattore, Sports Editor After earning a key 20th victory, the Bison baseball squad has suffered six straight losses including a high scoring affair
Tennis earns wins against UAFS and A&M Texarkana
By Courtlin Haygarth, Assistant Sports Editor National and conference recognitions pile up for the Oklahoma Baptist Lady Bison in a strong week of tennis. GAC
Long-lost first edition Tolkien books returned to OBU
By Jacob Factor, News Editor After 47 years, three first-edition “Lord of The Rings” trilogy books have returned to OBU’s library. Originally published in 1962
Terry James brings care, experience to OBU
By Morgan Jackson, Features Editor If you were to sit in on one of associate professor of education and director of teacher education Dr. Terry
Remembering tragedy: OKC bombing memories still strong 24 years later
By Chelsea Weeks and Loren Rhoades, Editor-In-Chief and Assistant Features Editor “I was actually walking out to come to work that morning and heard it.
Blitz Week brings campus together for a cause
By Morgan Jackson, Features Editor Last week on Bison Hill was Blitz Week, a week focused on raising funds for a specific charity or cause.
Mentors Club gets back on its feet with Mission Shawnee’s help
By Cal Brown, Assistant News Editor The OBU Mentors Club is now working with Mission Shawnee after months of set back. All of the potential
Lady Bison Lacrosse routs Adams State
By Michael Stewart, Assistant Sports Editor The Oklahoma Baptist women’s lacrosse team kicked off a six-game home stand with a 19-6 victory over RMAC foes
OBU Tennis looks for success with conference matches
By Courtlin Haygarth, Assistant Sports Editor With the season in full swing, the Oklahoma Baptist Tennis team will be around Bison Hill a lot for
Walk-On basketball player has prayer answered
By Anthony Williams, Contributing Writer When junior Shariah Anderson first came to Bison Hill, it was entirely for academics, not for her dream, to play
Opinion: Let’s reject the impossible standard of perfection
By Jaden Jennings, Contributing Writer Sometimes when I am doing all of the right things, I still feel separated from God. Do you? What I
OBU offers faster pathways for MDiv
By Kedrick Nettleton, Faith Editor For students of the Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry, there’s a new reason to celebrate. The department, which is
Professor makes faith a priority
By Ashton Smith, Assistant Faith Editor When students think of larger campuses that aren’t associated with words like Baptist or Christian, they usually think of
RAs provide spiritual mentoring on campus
By Kedrick Nettleton, Faith Editor At any college, the role of an RA is a hal-lowed one. It is these students who help their younger
Fine Arts classes benefit students across campus
By Olivianna Calmes, Assistant Arts Editor Thomas Merton said, “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” OBU’s art classes
OBU Division of Music hosts student recitals
By Kendra Johnson, Arts Editor Watch the TV screens in the GC or cafeteria for very long, and the plethora of music events this semester
Student perspective of movie “Us”
By Garrett Wheeler, Contributing Writer “Us” follows a family played by Lupi-ta Nyong’o, Winston Duke, Shahadi Wright Joseph and Evan Alex. They are enjoying a
Students juggle parenthood and classes
By Loren Rhoades, Assistant Features Editor College is a stressful time, but imagine throwing parenthood into the mix. Three students on campus, sophomore nursing major
Dr. Abigail Mace brings experience to OBU
By Morgan Jackson, Features Editor Dr. Abigail Mace is new to Bison Hill. She joined the faculty for the Fall semester of 2018. Dr. Mace
Faculty speak at Half-Past Three
By Morgan Jackson, Features Editor Thursday, March 28, the English Department hosted this month’s Half-Past Three gathering. Half-Past Three is a time for English major,
Mission Shawnee’s The Summit has first meeting April 8
By Jacob Factor, News Editor Mission Shawnee exists to educate, equip and dignify marginalized individuals in the Shawnee community through relationships rooted in the love
‘Blitz Week’ starts next week
By Jacob Factor, News Editor Every year, “Blitz Week” raises money for a cause of the committee’s choosing. This year, the money raised through the
Local family goes to war against boredom
By Jacob Factor, News Editor For years, downtown Shawnee looked like a ghost town. No cars. No patrons. And blocks full of empty buildings. If
Bison Hill Jazz Festival to feature Grammy-nominated trombonist Steve Wiest
By Kendra Johnson, Arts Editor Trombonists Steve Wiest’s life has taken him on a journey from school band music, to multiple Grammy-nominee. This April he
Remembering a legend: Campus mourns loss of acclaimed swim coach Dr. Sam Freas
By Jared A’Latorre, Sports Editor A friend. A leader. A man of the Lord. An amazing legacy. Legendary swimming and diving coach Dr. Samuel Freas
Identity found in the Lord, not human image
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
A car accident renews faith, worship for student
Courtesy Photo / The Bison Andy Billimek Contributing Writer Everything made a lot more sense after the car crash. I, like most other kids, had
Author Ron Hansen gives reading, lecture
Morgan Jackson / The Bison Pictured: Dr. Brent Newsom, author Ron Hansen and Dr, Benjamin Myers come to OBU as this years guest for Visiting
Festival of Fools perform Halloween improv show
Vicki Coolidge / The Bison The show was Halloween themed and audience members were encouraged to dress in costumes. Vicki Coolidge Assistant Arts Editor Festival
Impeachment Proceedings Initiated: Timeline
Courtesy Photo / The Bison President Trump sit after the announcement of the House’s inquiry. Josiah Jones News Editor House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) announced
Glow Walk for Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma Oct. 14
Courtesy Photo / Foam Glow Two students participate in a Glow Walk charity event like one to be hosted by CEC Oct. 14. October is
Women’s basketball team finds leaders in upperclassmen, veteran players
Courtesy Photo / The Bison Junior Communications Major Jaylin Stapleton serves as a guard for OBU women’s basketball. Anthony Williams Assistant Sports Editor The Oklahoma
