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
City, campus works to help the homeless
By Mya Hudgins, Contributing Writer (Courtesy photo/The Bison) In 2015, writer Scott Keys wrote an article entitled “Welcome To Shawnee, Oklahoma: The Worst City In
Snapshot of community, local art: Japanese garden mirrors sister city across the globe
By Jessa Chadwick, Assistant Arts Editor (Photos by Jonathan Soder/The Bison) “To promote peace through mutual respect, understanding and cooperation—one individual, one community at a
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
Student COMS scholar presents at three conferences
Staff Writer Most undergraduate students would happily celebrate having one paper accepted at a national conference; they would view such an achievement as the pinnacle
John Krasinski transitions into directing: ‘A Quiet Place’ emerges as a critic, fan favorite
Staff, Arts Writer Much has been written about the new thriller “A Quiet Place,” which premiered the first week in April and has now grossed
Final theatre production of the year entertains audiences: Mystery ‘A Murder is Announced’ to run through April 29
By Payton Clark, Social Media Editor Little Paddocks, the boarding house in the town of Chipping Cleghorn is in chaos and you will never guess
Photos: CAB presents “That so Spring Affair” Saturday April 21
Photos by Jacob Factor/The Bison, Featured photo courtesy of CAB
Review: “Rampage” v. “Pacific Rim: Uprising” They both get the action movie job done, but which one is better?
By Jacob Factor, Features Editor (Courtesy photos/Google) “Rampage” and “Pacific Rim: Uprising” are two action movies in theaters right now. Both involve larger-than-life monsters that
On the Hill: Student athlete finds calling in medical field through swim
By Loren Rhoades, Assistant Features Editor (Courtesy photo/Jordan Atkins) When most people think of athletes, they think of the physical demands. However, there is more
RAWC hosts Lunch ‘N Learn April 30 over Debt Freedom
By Chelsea Weeks, News Editor (Courtesy photo/Creative Commons) It isn’t rare for a student to have an empty stomach or wallet. Next week, students will
Dr. Kelly delivers the Last Lecture on the Kingdom of God
By Abigail Chadwick, Assistant News Editor (Photo by Jonathan Soder/The Bison) Ruth Dickinson professor of religion Dr. Bobby Kelly delivered the Last Lecture in the
OBU hosts priority enrollment day for incoming freshmen
By Abigail Chadwick, Assistant News Editor (Courtesy photo/PR Department) This Saturday, hundreds of incoming freshmen and their families will be on campus. Saturday, April 28
OBU Enactus team wins regional championship
By Chelsea Weeks, News Editor (Courtesy Photo/PR Department) Two advisors and 11 students left Bison Hill with determination and came back with a medal. Last
Women’s tennis claims regular season title; men’s team falls to Harding
By Michael Stewart, Assistant Sports Editor (Courtesy photo/Bison Athletics) The Oklahoma Baptist women’s tennis team claimed the Great American Conference regular season title after defeating
Faith in the in-between: Recent grads on finding a career
By Hannah Lounsbery, Faith Co-Editor Oklahoma Baptist University’s class of spring 2018 graduates in 30 days. With a month left to go, graduating seniors are
Let’s Talk: politics, voting, faith, A series of conversations on hard topics
By Jonathon Soder, Faith Co-Editor Last week OBU students had the opportunity to participate in the seminal event of the democratic process – voting. While this
STUNT excels in Daytona
By Albert Monge, Contributing Writer (Courtesy Photo/Bison Athletics) The Oklahoma Baptist University Cheer and Stunt team is one of the few different teams on campus
Last Week in Bison Sports
The Lady Bison softball team split their series with East Central this past weekend. The Bison won the first game of the weekend 9-3, but
Bison baseball sweeps ECU Tigers
By Jared L’Attore, Contributing Writer (Courtesy photos/Bison Athletics) OBU baseball is looking to succeed to their advantage by playing four games at home this past
McWilliams recounts journey from undergrad to professor
By Morgan Smith, Assistant Faith editor (Photo by Jonathon Soder/The Bison) “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is
Creative blocks impact more than just artists: How to take a break, push through, find hope to create
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
