2,977 flags flew on the John Brown University quad on Sept. 11 to represent each victim of 9/11. The American Legion, Post 29 of Siloam Springs presented the colors at 8:46 a.m., the same time that the first plane struck the north tower.
Month: September 2015
Commuters should consider carpooling: Students can help with the parking situation
It’s an issue every year, but with increasing enrollment at John Brown University, the number of parking spaces available to students is running short. And with only X amount of spaces to choose from—unless you want to get a $40 ticket—the options can be limited. There is a considerable amount […]
Pastor gives cultural insight
Having traveled to 30 countries before he reached his college years, Skye Jethani understands the importance of having a broad perspective of Christianity. “Growing up in a home with a diversity of culture, a diversity of faith and background, it wasn’t a homogenous environment, so I didn’t just fit right […]
Country clerk should perform job, not judge
Kim Davis, a county clerk from Kentucky, refused to give marriage licenses to homosexual couples because of her Christian beliefs. I think the U.S. Attorney Kerry B. Harvey makes a wonderful point in saying, “Government officials are free to disagree with the law, but not disobey it. The county clerk […]
Student humbled, grateful for camp experience
I never knew that the Lord would lead me towards one of my greatest passions in life through going to a camp. As a child, I would occasionally run into people with special needs, and I never knew how to communicate with them. To be honest, it frightened me that […]
Largest incoming class breaks record
Incoming class breaks record with 456 new students.
Student responds to race related attacks
Sometimes today can feel like the 60s. Many images splattered before me: black churches being shot and burned down by domestic terrorists; brown-skinned boys slain in the streets by those who were meant to defend and protect them, brown-skinned children harassed and incriminated in front of their homes; brown-skinned women […]
Northwest Arkansas boasts best coffee shops
In the Northwest Arkansas area, there are a variety of coffee shops for students to hang out with friends, grab a cup of Joe or even listen to local bands. Let’s examine each one. Siloam Springs has two great places: Pour Jon’s and The Cafe on Broadway. The atmosphere in […]
Freshmen merit easy parking
How RHA can help With the beginning of the school year come many different types of events. Some have to do with athletics, and others with clubs. The events put on by each respective residence hall varies quite a bit from execution to type of event. Mayfield has the paint […]
Opportunity for growth
Have you ever wondered what ever happened to growth groups? If you are unfamiliar with this term, growth groups are groups of underclassmen who are mentored by upperclassmen, typically in a Bible study setting. Growth groups are sponsored by the Student Ministries and Leadership Team (SMLT) and are designed to help students grow in their relationship with God and each other through a book study. […]