Sturgis hall no longer houses resident advisors in private dorm rooms.

Student fees can seem outrageously high--but are they really?

Newberry hall is no stranger to pests and ongoing malfunctions.

NOT CYMK - Meal plans are a constant source of contention for Henderson students.

The average college student produces about 640 pounds of trash each year, according to Planet Aid. Nearly 3,600 students attend Henderson State University, indicating that the HSU campus accumulates about...

The World's Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade did not get any luck this year. The annual event in historic downtown Hot Springs is cancelled due to social distancing restrictions put in place by Gov....

“It's definitely what McDonald’s would call a major renovation,” Tim, supervisor of the Caddo Valley McDonald’s said. The McDonald’s restaurant on Valley St. in Caddo Valley is undergoing...

Former Reddie, Bishop Robert G. Rudolph Jr., was appointed on Feb. 4 by Gov. Asa Hutchinson to join the recently expanded Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees. Upon Henderson State University’s...

On Feb. 4, Gov. Asa Hutchinson appointed three members to the recently expanded Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees. These new members include Bishop Robert G. Rudolph Jr. of Bryant, Steve...

One of President Joseph Biden’s first acts as leader of the free world is meant to represent those who were not always free. The Biden administration announced that a portrait of slavery abolitionist...

Assistant vice president for Student Engagement Dr. Veronikha Salazar sent an email on Jan. 28 to all faculty and students which stated the following:   "Over an abundance of caution of the...

Despite drastic changes due to COVID-19, the HSU art department continues to thrive, and senior art education major Jade Ross' senior showcase is a prime example. Consisting of 10 minimalistic portraits...

Opinion editor Lance Brownfield views the famous Saturday Night Live Jeopardy! skit where Alex Trebek makes a surprise appearance.

Graphic design major Bailey Dougan has jump-started her career before graduating college. She works not only as a layout editor for the Oracle, but as a social media coordinator for a magazine in Waco,...

An instrumental rendition of “Treasure” by Bruno Mars filled the surprisingly warm air on the evening of Nov. 9. Cheerleaders and Pom Squad members skillfully cheered and danced on the Quad, providing...

The Higher Learning Commission approves the affiliation of Henderson with Arkansas State University, which is another big step towards their official merger.

“I pledge to be a President who seeks not to divide, but unify,” 46th President-elect Joseph Biden said during his victory speech in Wilmingham, Delaware.   The hope of HSU students is that...

Students and faculty gather via Zoom to discuss issues and events affecting campus.

With election day come and gone, the nation anxiously waits to learn who the next President is.

“Big Dog Ethan” is a name that has brought award-winning entertainment to the airwaves of Arkadelphia and surrounding areas. Program manager of Henderson’s own radio station KSWH LP 102.5 FM The...

Sheriff Frederick Middleton and his fellow election officials celebrate the end of a successful election day at the Clark County Training Center.

Several employees of the Student Engagement Center have been asked to quarantine after recent exposure to COVID-19. It is currently unknown whether the exposure was before or after the Student Engagement...

Main Street of downtown Arkadelphia will be home to a COVID-safe Halloween event hosted by Arkadelphia Regional Economic Development Alliance & Area Chamber of Commerce.

In a time full of uncertainty, a group of young women remains focused on making a positive impact. HSU sorority Zeta Phi Beta uses the platform of Breast Cancer Awareness Month to spread potentially life-saving...

Social distancing on Halloween can be fun with indoor activities.

A book of cultural enlightenment and gripping characters has dwelled on Henderon campus and in the hearts and minds of faculty and students. The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henriquez was chosen...

Noted for its warmth and supportiveness, the Henderson Esports team continues to thrive in the face of a pandemic. Formed three years ago, the club increases in size each year, containing over 50 active...

Happy faces and high-pitched barks enlivened the Quad on a sunny early autumn afternoon. On Oct. 1 the Pre-Vet Club hosted “Puppy Playtime with Pre-Vets” where several puppies were brought from the...

Students and faculty gather to experience a COVID-safe musical event.

The sound of whirring machines and the song “Intentions” by Justin Bieber filled the air of the Arkansas Blood Institute blood donation truck as phlebotomists briskly and skillfully maneuvered in the...

Chanting filled the crisp early autumn air. “No protest, no change,” a sea of people dressed in black yelled, many bearing signs reading, “Black Lives Matter.”      Oct....

The following statement was released to the Oracle by associate vice president of marketing and communications Tina Hall: "A Henderson State University plane experienced a loss of power, likely due to...

The song “Galveston” by Glen Campbell and the smell of freshly-popped popcorn filled the warm air as drivers-by smiled and waved. In celebration of their 80th anniversary, South Central Electric Cooperative...

Category 4 hurricane Laura tore apart homes and businesses in Louisiana and Texas, killing six people in its wake. By the time Laura had traveled to Arkansas on July 27, the hurricane had dwindled to a...

Circumventing the lack of student access to technology and filling the void from no face-to-face interaction are tasks professors are all too familiar with since COVID-19 made an appearance. Assistant...

In response to student and faculty concerns about grades during the trials of social distancing, on March 31, president Elaine Kneebone sent an email to all students regarding the implementation of an...

Change is something that Henderson students and faculty have become quite familiar with during the last few weeks. Along with the rest of the United States, professors have had to quickly adapt their in-person...

Companies and businesses across the world, as well as here in Arkadelphia, are making changes in order to combat the negative detriments of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus. These changes are meant...

As the presidential election approaches, America’s choice of party delegates remains an unsatisfied curiosity. The unusually early Iowa caucus provides a small glimpse into what delegates the future...

State lawmakers of the Ark. State Legislative Joint Auditing Committee heard four hours of testimony from former HSU president Dr. Glen Jones Jr., former vice president of finance and administration Dr....

     The thought of giving blood causes many people to cringe. However, when sisters Samantha and Sera Snow think of giving blood, they are filled with excitement.     On Feb. 5 and 6, a blood...

Anything from the radio celebrity and media alumni Bobby Bones to the first integration of Henderson cheerleading in 1971 can be found in the Ellis College online book “Forged from the Embers: 20 Years,...

Wearing a red jumpsuit and holding a puppet with a gumball machine for a head, fanfiction writer Riley Keener stood at the entrance of Spa-Con smiling. Keener was dressed as the main character Joel from...

On Aug. 12, Popeye’s released a new chicken sandwich that is trending on Twitter, drawing massive crowds to restaurant locations all over the country, and leaving the fast food chain nearly sold out...