As a section editor for The Bison newspaper, I have written stories about a variety of Harding students, faculty and staff members, and local Searcy residents.
Feature Stories
Acting major lands apprenticeship in Atlanta
By Sophie Rossitto, April 20, 2023
Senior acting major Asher Patten said he has never reached a specific point in his life at which he knew he wanted to be a professional singer or actor.
However, his sister, sophomore Sienna Patten, said her brother has always shown a natural musicality that extends beyond the stage and into his everyday life.
“He thinks in music,” she said. “He is always thinking of tunes, humming tunes.”
Tennis player returns from injury to win conference tournament
By Sophie Rossitto, Nov. 3, 2022
One Harding tennis player described the feeling of stepping onto the court for her first competition this fall, four months after undergoing major surgery, as surreal.
Event Coverage
Harding Music Department hosts first Arts and Life concert of spring semester
By Sophie Rossitto, Jan. 21, 2022
Two award-winning string musicians performed a concert on Thursday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. in the Anthony Wright Administration Building as part of the Harding Music Department’s Arts and Life Performance Series.
Holiday of Lights Committee prepares for Christmas festivities
By Sophie Rossitto, Oct. 28, 2021
Workers were on track last week to finish putting up the artificial skating rink in Spring Park as preparations for Searcy’s annual Christmas lighting program were underway, members of the planning committee said.
Thankfulness Beats and Eats celebrates members of the community
By Sophie Rossitto, Nov. 12, 2021
A local organization brought music, food and family activities to downtown Searcy on Sunday, Nov. 7, to express thankfulness for city workers and community members.
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