By Jessa Chadwick, Assistant Arts Editor You do not have to be an artist to experience a creative block; it could be writer’s block when
Fine arts offer career opportunities, employment
By Kendra Johnson, Arts Editor Many fine arts students are used to seeing concerned looks when they say they are a fine arts major. It
University Chorale prepares for Carnegie Hall
By Kendra Johnson, Arts Editor For many musicians, performing in Carnegie Hall is the pinnacle of their career. For the students in OBU’s University Chorale,
Multicultural: Immigration, family in Hispanic communities
By Jacob Factor, Features Editor (Photos by Factor/The Bison) “Familia es todo. Familia es mi motivación. Familia es mi felicidad. Cuando veo a [mi familia]
Overcoming stigma of being Muslim in United States
By Zoya Timoshenko, Contributing Writer Islam has become a word known by all, feared by some and revered by others. The religion came to the
On The Hill: Student finds calling in overseas missions
By Loren Rhoades, Assistant Features Editor The ability to do something well and find joy while doing it is truly a gift from God, especially
OBUs Bison Brigade adds new color guard team to band
By Chelsea Weeks, News Editor With the stands full of fans and the field full of players, the Bison Brigade is adding a new element
OBU MBA students and faculty publish academic paper
By Abigail Chadwick, Assistant News Editor In March, an academic journal published a case study by students and faculty in OBU’s Master of Business Administration
Blitz Week is taking place April 15-21
By Chelsea Weeks, News Editor (Photo by Jacob Factor/The Bison) During the third week of April, the annual Blitz Week tradition takes place. Blitz Week
OBU Track and Field running the good race
By Albert Monge, Contributing Writer (Courtesy photo/Bison Athletics) The Oklahoma Baptist University Track and Field team has a tradition of excellence that just keeps on
OBU baseball and softball deal with more weather cancellations
By Nick Dingus and Jared L’Atorre, Sports Editor and Contributing Writer While OBU baseball is looking to end the season strong, the team has added
Men’s and women’s tennis start strong in GAC play
By Michael Stewart, Assistant Sports Editor (Courtesy photo/Bison Athletics) The Oklahoma Baptist men’s and women’s tennis teams have been back in full swing since returning
Inklings forum celebrates literacy forefathers
By Morgan Smith, Assistant Faith Editor Many OBU students are familiar with the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, but what some students may
Let’s Talk: Short term mission trips, a series of conversations on hard topics
By Jonathan Soder, Faith Co-Editor According to a 2017 article on Fortune.com, the United States ranks as the 12th richest country in the world per
Review: Ready Player One, a beautifully futuristic and nostalgia-soaked adventure
By Jacob Factor, Features Editor (Courtesy photo) I would say “Ready Player One” is only worth it if you see it in 3D, but it
Editorial: Remembering MLK as a Christian example of social justice
By Hannah Lounsbery, Faith Co-Editor April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. was shot and killed standing on a hotel balcony in Memphis, Tennessee. Prior
Art therapy has historical roots, modern benefits: Certified counselors focus on art today to aid patients
By Jessa Chadwick, Assistant Arts Editor (Courtesy photo/The Bison) Art is more than a trip to the localmuseum. However, art also gives individuals the ability
Mabee-Gerrer to host annual Arts Trek
By Kendra Johnson, Arts Editor (Courtesy photos/The Bison) Despite the recent closure of St. Gregory’s University, Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art, located on the St. Gregory’s
Autism Awareness Month: Different perspectives of Autism Spectrum Disorder
By Loren Rhoades, Assistant Features Editor (Photo by Jacob Factor/The Bison) Having understanding is the first step to bringing awareness to an issue. April is
OBU hosts Greater Shawnee Area Literacy Collaborations
By Chelsea Weeks, News Editor (Courtesy photos/Rebecca Farley) With a passion for literacy and a desire to help students grow, Rebecca Farley, assistant professor of
Enactus partners with Spero Project to organize sprint
By Abigail Chadwick, Assistant News editor (Courtesy photo/Libby Unruh) OBU’s Enactus has organized the Spero Sprint, a fundraiser for refugees in Oklahoma City. The
Dean DeWoody serves as the interim VPAA
By Chelsea Weeks, News Editor (Courtesy photo/Susan DeWoody) While the search is on for a new vice president for academic affairs (VPAA), Dr. Whitlock appointed
Multicultural: Hidden People, Native Americans on culture and its disappearance
By Jacob Factor, Features Editor (Photo by Jacob Factor/The Bison) “I am not supposed to be alive. We were supposed to die off, as endangered
SGA presents Seven Who Care awards to faculty
By Chelsea Weeks, News Editor (Courtesy photos/PR Department) With impending deadlines and looming assignments, tensions will rise. Having faculty who care can make a
Bison baseball shuts out Northeastern at home
By Jared L’Atorre, Contributing Writer (Courtesy photo/Bison Athletics) OBU Baseball still sits over a .500-win percentage despite the up and down play in the second
Men’s tennis show strong performance in singles play
By Michael Stewart, Assistant Sports editor (Courtesy photo/Bison Athletics) The Oklahoma Baptist men’s tennis team hit the road during the week of spring break to
Column: Sports are more than games, they build passion and community
By Nicholas Dingus, Sports Editor As usual, winter had come to south central Ohio in early October, and by late November, she had completely consumed
Lady Bison lacrosse looks to change the game
By Albert Monge, Contributing Writer (Courtesy photo/Bison Athletics) The Oklahoma Baptist University lacrosse team has been through quite the whirlwind in the 2017-2018 season. Under
Theatre Alumna in Chicago
By Kendra Johnson, Arts Editor (Courtesy photo/Cherish Parker) Cherish Parker graduated with a bachelor in theatre arts from OBU in 2017 and currently stage manages
Oklahoma teachers approach capitol for raise in funding
By Chelsea Weeks, News Editor (Photo by Jacob Factor/The Bison) Desks were empty, and classrooms were closed as students and teachers rallied together at the
OBU students take Gospel to the Big Apple
By Morgan Smith, Assistant Faith Editor (Courtesy photo/Samanthah McCreary) Every year, OBU’s Global Outreach Center takes a team of students on a GO trip to
Let’s Talk: the God confusion
By Jonathan Soder, Faith Co-Editor (Photo by Jonathan Soder/The Bison) The very first amendment made to the United States Constitution protects every citizen’s right to
OBU students to attend writing festival
By Jessa Chadwick, Assistant Arts Editor Every now and then, it’s important to come out of the shell and discover what’s going on in the
OBU Theater to present Agatha Christie’s “A Murder is Announced”
By Payton Clark, Social Media Editor In the fall, “The Addams Family” brought OBU audiences dark humor and catchy tunes to ring in Halloween. In
Kedrick Nettleton performs original music locally
By Kendra Johnson, Arts Editor Singer-songwriter Kedrick Nettleton performed at Shawnee’s Downtown Block Party on Mar. 16. His performance was one of many recent appearances
OBU student finds calling in music
By Loren Rhoades, Assistant Features Editor (Courtesy photo/Raelyn Williamson) OBU is a university filled with talent that is used to glorify the Lord. This talent
OBU celebrates Arbor Day with tree planting
By Abigail Chadwick, Assistant News Editor (Photo by Jacob Factor/The Bison) Oklahoma Baptist University has received two honors for its trees in recent months. These
Dr. Norman leaves OBU
By Jacob Factor, Features Editor (Courtesy photo/OBU PR department) April 2 Stan Norman, provost and executive vice president of campus life, left OBU and became the
“The Time is Now”: OK teachers walk out
A photo essay by Jacob Factor 1: Wednesday March 28, the Oklahoma Legislature passed bill 1010xx, giving teachers a 6,100 dollar raise for the 2018-2019 school year.
Alumni speak at Women’s Ministry and Mission Day
By Morgan Smith, Assistant Faith Editor n 1958, Bob and Esther Burroughs graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University, and on March 14, they returned as the
Baseball travels to Arkansas-Monticello, takes two of three
By Jared A’Latorre, Contributing Writer (Courtesy Photo/Bison Athletic) With the season halfway in the books, the Bison are looking to finish off the second half
Ked’s Corner: The NCAA is under investigation… again.
Kedrick Nettleton, Columnist The NCAA is under investigation – again. If you’re a fan of college sports, you know that this is not a new or
Complaining contradicts Christian values, heavenly blessings
By Ashton Smith, Contributing Writer Picture this. You walk into the GC, see your friends sitting on those familiar couches, and you decide to join
Opportunity lies behind every closed door
By Nick Dingus, Sports Editor Every day as the morning sun rises over Raley chapel in Shawnee, Oklahoma, Saleh Saleem Fadel and his wife Hanan
Let’s Talk: Women’s role in the church A series of conversations on hard topics
By Jonathan Soder, Faith Co-Editor The entire month of March is Women’s History Month – a dedicated celebration of women’s contributions to and accomplishments in
