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Wheaton College finally parted amicably with Professor Larycia Hawkins Feb. 6 after controversy and many heated exchanges over the past two months. Problems between the university and professor Hawkins began in December after a comment Hawkins posted on Facebook. “I stand in religious solidarity with Muslims because they, like me, […]
One day, I was watching videos on YouTube and a video caught my attention. The name of the documentary was “Iron Girls to Leftovers” and it addressed a social problem in China concerning women. In China, unmarried women older than 27 years are declared leftover women. This puts pressure on […]
Therapists banned from altering clients’ sexuality New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo, issued a series of rules earlier this month designed to stop the practice of conversion therapy, a form of counseling in which therapists attempt to change the sexual identity of gay, lesbian or transgender patients. Under this new series […]
Instead of simply selling t-shirts as a fundraiser, John Brown University’s cheerleaders are also giving back to the community. The University’s cheer clinic will be held Feb. 21 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for young kids ages three and up. The clinic will be used as a fundraiser for […]
Our country is faced with yet another loss of an American patriot. On Feb. 13, Justice Antonin Scalia of the United States Supreme Court passed away in his sleep on a hunting trip near Marfa, Texas. Whether we all agreed with his rulings and dissents from the bench, we must […]
a. Mayfield Kirby Romines and Sarah Murray have a variety of decorations to make their home cozy even within Mayfield’s small rooms. They hung their scarves on the bed not only for a quick out the door accessory but also to add color that matches their bed spread. Their room […]
Travis Chaney’s voice is deep, clear and tinged with a Southern accent. When he sings, the accent resounds about twice as strong. To many, Chaney is simply known as the grounds crew foreman at the University. But long before he became foreman, he was the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter […]
President Obama should select justice Associate Justice Antonin Scalia of the U.S. Supreme Court died on Feb. 13, immediately sparking a political debate between Democrats and Republicans. Right away, presidential hopefuls such as Sen. Ted Cruz vocalized their opposition to President Obama nominating Scalia’s replacement on the bench. On Twitter, […]
The cost of attending John Brown University is increasing again, this time by $1,032 per academic year. Students enrolling in the 2016-2017 year will pay an additional $820 in tuition, $36 in fees and $176 in room and board. The 3.1 percent increase in overall cost stems from a wide […]
To some, Ethan Penner would seem like the busiest person on campus. As a senior youth ministries major, he serves a variety of roles on campus as assistant resident director of J. Alvin and as a former captain of the university’s men’s ultimate Frisbee team. Even so, Penner also engages […]