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The deadliest attack Russia has seen in decades struck Moscow on March 22 when 4 armed assailants broke into Krasnogorsk’s Crocus City Hall, a shopping and entertainment complex, chaos broke out as people sought to escape the gunshots and fires that the terrorists had started.
Christians around the world commemorated Holy Week, marking the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The week is a heart-rending reminder of God’s immense faithfulness and sacrificial love for humanity. The events leading up to Holy Week reveal the depth of God’s devotion to His people. The clearest action He did for us, considering he spoke in parables was dying for us. However, God’s fidelity is not confined to just this celebratory period, but rather extends eternally throughout all seasons and circumstances.
The United States Department of Education announced their fine of $14 million imposed against Liberty University on March 5.
The 2024 awards season has had many interesting, to say the least, moments so far. From Jo Koy’s Golden Globe disaster, to Taylor Swift winning album of the year for the fourth time at the Grammys, becoming the only person ever to do so, there has been a lot that has happened this year, and the season isn’t even over yet. The most recent awards show was “The 96th Academy Awards ceremony,” also known as the Oscars, which took place March 11, 2024, and added even more to the craziness of this season so far.
From an early age, Rodriguez showed great interest in subjects related to numbers such as engineering, physics and mathematics. During his senior year of high school, Rodriguez decided to apply for the Walton International Scholarship Program, however, he was not selected.
“Dune: Part Two” released March 1, 2024, as the long-awaited sequel to “Dune” from 2021. This interpretation from director Denis Villeneuve has left fans and critics alike in pure awe by capturing one of the most iconic science-fiction stories ever written. The first movie was met with high praise, yet “Dune: Part Two” has surpassed its predecessor in a rarely seen moment of cinema history that has drastically changed the world of film as we know it. Often being referred to as being a similar event to “Star Wars; The Empire Strikes Back,” and frankly that might be the greatest explanation I have heard and related to this entire time. There is just so much about this movie that this review will not do it enough justice so you should go see it for yourself.
Throughout history and across cultures, women have demonstrated an unparalleled strength, resilience and spirit that has moved societies forward. From leading revolutions, to breaking long standing barriers to success, women have surpassed expectations and challenges to secure a rightful place in shaping the world.
On March 4, France became the first country to protect abortion rights within its constitution, following an overwhelming majority vote by the country’s lawmakers. Though needing only 512 votes in favor to pass, the amendment passed with 780 votes in favor and 72 against.
On Feb. 19, the administration of John Brown University announced the introduction of a new major in Artificial Intelligence within its Computer Science Department, making it the first Christian institution in the United States to offer such major.
On Feb. 16 and 17, John Brown University organized its annual Family Weekend event, offering the student body of JBU the perfect opportunity to invite their families and friends to enjoy various activities during the weekend. From Texas to El Salvador, the University campus served as the host to a large number of families from diverse places. Some of the activities offered by JBU and leadership groups included a special chapel service to hear from President Dr. Charles Pollard, a basketball game and the cherry on the cake, a night full of competition and talent.