Month: October 2013

Opinion

Seasons change

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My first year at John Brown University was difficult. I struggled in my classes and hated my job. I was lonely, and the only place I could park was annoyingly far away. This semester has been much different. Last year, I felt out of place. Classes were difficult and I […]

Opinion

How do you view the rich and famous? Kardashians shape success

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Go to any store that sells gossip magazines. Flip through the channels of your television. Visit a website with entertainment news. Anywhere you look, the nauseating headlines following the Kardashian family are there to greet you. Though the beginning of America’s love affair with the ultra-rich TV personality family is […]

Opinion

Give immigrants their rights

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The issues of 19th century slavery and 21st century undocumented immigrants are hauntingly similar. Abraham Lincoln’s speeches and letters have changed the way I approach immigration reform. Although Lincoln addressed social arguments, he approached emancipation of slaves mainly through a single overriding value: universal liberty. Lincoln believed that the Declaration […]

Opinion

How do you view the rich and famous? They waste our time and need our prayers

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Drama ensues in the Kardashian household. Kim and Kanye are officially getting married and everyone is excited. However, other big news is happening with mom and dad–Bruce and Kris Jenner. Arguments have been had, anger has taken its toll, and they’re getting a divorce. And all I’m thinking is: when […]

News

Trip to Zambia shows promising future

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Three professors from John Brown University traveled to Ndola, Zambia earlier this month to visit Northrise University. John Brown hopes to form an academic relationship with Northrise in the coming years. The professors were Jim Caldwell, head of the Construction Management department, Maxie Burch, Chair of the Biblical Studies Division, […]