John Brown University's Student Newspaper
Since my father died early last year, I’ve been preoccupied with thoughts of things ending. I’ve always wondered why people are afraid to be told that they look old, or why my friends loathe being reminded that good things will end. I’ve been curious as to why the end of […]
Girls everywhere have an ideal body image that they want to achieve. Most girls want to lose weight and be skinny like a supermodel, and some girls will try to achieve that image no matter the cost. I have the body that many girls wish for, but I’m here to […]
Students in the music department at John Brown University have been preparing to compete in one of the biggest collegiate vocal competitions in the region, The National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) competition. The competition will take place on Feb. 26 and 27 and will attract students from several […]
Reimagining the definition of a book, Google recently released what they call unprintable books. These books, which were created in tandem with Google’s Creative Lab, are only available on a web browser via computer or mobile device. The collection, titled Editions At Play, currently features two short stories in the […]
Amid the rehearsals to attend and the artwork to submit, students are preparing for the Family Weekend Talent Show and Student Works Show. Every year, John Brown University encourages students to participate in the talent show to demonstrate their skills. Student Events and Activities and the Parent Association sponsor this […]
Punish human rights violations The United States Senate unanimously passed a bill on Feb 10. that enforces sanctions against North Korea. The bill was passed in response to North Korea’s hydrogen bomb test on Jan. 6, their satellite launch on Feb. 7 and their ongoing human rights violations. This is […]
Three years ago, the National College Athletic Association restructured its enforcement division in hopes of creating stronger punishments for schools that choose to engage in illegal activity. Simply stated, if a college or university engages in illegal activity within the athletic department, the NCAA will issue consequences—major consequences. Some of […]
Encourage best candidates not richest Hillary Clinton raised $163.5 for her election campaign, according to The New York Times, and she has spent $77.6 million so far. Many other candidates have also raised more than $50 million for their election campaigns. We The Threefold Advocate believe money needs to be […]
“The common theme with these types of shootings is mental illness.” This is what speaker of the House, Paul Ryan, said a few days after the shooting at a Colorado Planned Parenthood clinic. Ryan was not only referring to this incident but also to several previous incidents such as the […]
Once again, Valentine’s Day has arrived. It is not only a day for chocolate, flowers and teddy bears but also for super awkward dinners. J. Alvin and Mayfield are set to host their annual Valentine’s Banquet on Friday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. Some students look forward to the event, […]