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We often talk about tough issues and ask hard questions here at John Brown University. We wrestle with issues of faith and science. We have talkback sessions about racial reconciliation and the church. We hosted a conference last semester to discuss differences and similarities between the Protestant, Catholic and Orthodox […]
Everyone has heard the phrase “you can’t please everyone,” and we all know it’s true. Different people have different worldviews, different histories and different beliefs, and this is a good thing. We The Threefold Advocate avidly support diversity. We strive to share the stories of different people, especially on the […]
Can you read this? Of course you can. I think that now your next question might be: how in the world can I read these symbols? This is one of the questions that linguistics answers. Linguistics can be defined as the scientific study of language, which is divided into branches […]
Last week, President Obama vetoed the measure that would allow the construction of Phase IV of the Keystone Pipeline. Referred to as Keystone XL, Phase IV would create an additional pipeline from Alberta, Canada to Steele City, NE. There are a lot of environmental concerns regarding the pipeline including potential […]
Girls who wouldn’t be caught dead at 50 Shades of Grey drive to Fayetteville to see American Sniper on a Friday afternoon. Skip the first scene of Bridesmaids but watch Saving Private Ryan with eyes wide open. Watch Gladiator in the Mayfield basement; don’t even think about watching We’re the […]
Life has been different lately. I see the sun come up seven hours before my family and friends. I carry Euros in my purse and ask for my coffee in Spanish. I eat lunch at three in the afternoon and dinner at 10 at night. And it’s wonderful. I’m studying […]
Our JBU men have been styling some fantastic beards lately. Can you guess who these beards belong to? Check back in next week’s issue to see if you were right!
Erhu. The word itself looks like gibberish, but to John Brown University junior Ethan Zuck, it means a challenge and talent. The erhu is a two-stringed musical instrument commonly played by various ethnic groups in China. Zuck, a philosophy major with minors in psychology and music, has many hidden talents. […]
“I don’t think I’ve done anything special,” Debra Koran quietly insisted as her bright eyes panned around Kresge Dining Hall underneath her characteristic glasses. Although her co-workers and students claim she has revolutionized their cafeteria experience, Koran does not fully see the uniqueness of what she brings to her work. […]
John Brown University’s men’s golf team has been doing a lot of preparation for the spring season—even if it means staying indoors. “Since the weather’s been so cold, we’ve been inside,” said junior Max Gordon. “We’ve been hitting nets, working out a lot—lots of swimming in the pool, and a […]