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The time has come again for of spotting unconventional haircuts and finding out who is new to the men’s rugby team. Every year, the rugby team has a tradition for the incoming freshmen. They can get their heads shaved in a comical way as a voluntary initiation rite, and as […]
#1 Letting false humility get the best of you Sometimes students put off grad school because of a false feeling that they do not have what it takes to succeed. Trisha Posey, Honors Scholars Program Director, said that John Brown University students often confuse humility with self-deprecation. “We think that […]
In a world filled with slim-fast miracle pills and entire racks of bookstores dedicated to outlining the “perfect” diet, a new health trend has taken ahold of students at John Brown University. Many students are currently participating in The Whole30, a 30-day meal plan designed to reset the digestive system […]
Psychology Professor David Johnson is something of a Renaissance man. That is, a man who is interested in the Renaissance and the Middle Ages. Johnson is a proud member of the Society of Creative Anachronism, a medieval recreation group that is dedicated to learning the arts and practices […]
College is an adventure that comes with a high price to pay, but the experience and knowledge attained make it worthwhile. Bailee Boehmer, freshman graphic design major, talked to many adults about college when she was a senior in high school. They advised her not to take any loans for […]
Community. Everyone on campus has heard this word so many times it doesn’t even sound like a word anymore. Merriam-Webster defines community as “a group of people who live in the same area” or “a group of people who have the same interests, religion, race, etc.” There is obviously a […]
When I was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder the summer before fifth grade, I felt like I was separated from the other kids in my class. I felt alone and was frustrated with myself and the struggles I faced. I was put on medication. I dealt with anger management issues, […]
In Shakespeare’s play Hamlet one of his characters named Polonius offers advice to his son Laertes such as “know your friends and choose them wisely.” This fall we have over 400 freshman students at JBU. Most of you who are freshmen don’t know each other and are experiencing the joy […]
I wrote an article earlier this semester about why athletes at John Brown University deserve more support than they currently get. I made an effort to tie in unity of the school and to help bring all of us together. However, I must admit that when I wrote the article, […]