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Last week, Hills’s Res Life team hosted “OOPS I Arted,” a Bob Ross-themed night, drawing inspiration from The Joy of Painting, the family-friendly television show from the 1980s. In case you have not seen The Joy of Painting, the show featured viewers learning art techniques from the renowned Bob Ross. It often included positive messages and a calming, therapeutic atmosphere that made it beloved by audiences.

The SNU men’s basketball team recently received rings for the 2024-25 regular season after finishing with the best conference record at 22-7. I asked current team members how they felt about the experience and how hard they worked to earn that ring. “We received the ring for winning the conference championship, which is basically winning the most games in our conference,” expressed starting guard Colby Henderson. “It was definitely hard to do. Winning isn’t easy, and being consistent is even harder.

Welcome to SNebony, a four-week series during Black History Month highlighting Black students and faculty at Southern Nazarene University. This series is important to me because representation matters. When you are part of a smaller community on campus, it becomes even more meaningful to see your peers and professors recognized for who they are and what they contribute. SNebony is my way of documenting and celebrating the presence, leadership and impact of Black individuals at SNU.