John Brown University's Student Newspaper
Which issues should Christians prioritize when engaging in civics? Should Christians focus exclusively on one social issue, or should they support initiatives that address a broader range of topics? The current cultural and political climate has prompted Christians to discuss these questions. Justin Giboney, founder of the AND Campaign, and […]
Plane ticket purchased three months in advance? Check. Bags packed and organized two weeks ahead of time? Check. Christmas gifts safely stored in my suitcase since September? Check. Negative COVID-19 test result for my flight? Oh… And Everything went downhill from there. International flights are already hard enough, even for […]
When Bay Village police officers arrived at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church after a resident reported what seemed to be a person who was experiencing homelessness and sleeping on bench, they were in for a big surprise. Instead of encountering a real person, they were met with a statue depicting a […]
When Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden announced his running mate back in August, history was made. Sen. Kamala Harris of California, vice presidential candidate, is the first Black woman to compete on a major party’s presidential ticket. If elected on Nov. 3, Harris, who is also of South Asian descent, […]
Editor’s Note: This is the second part of the “QAnon explained” series. What was previously considered a marginal community found in the depths of internet forums has turned into a mainstream ideology propagated all over social media, news outlets and even our political system. QAnon is a far right-wing […]
Editor’s Note: Stay tuned for continued coverage on November 3. “WWG1WGA,” “Pizzagate,” “The Great Awakening” – If any of these terms sound familiar to you, then chances are that you have heard about QAnon, a conspiracy theory that alleges a cabal of government and other elite institutions are involved in […]
In a matter of a few days, the way in which we interacted with the world and the people around us changed drastically. Back in mid-March, we packed our bags with the uncertainty of seeing each other again this year. Moreover, we international students had to make hard decisions whether […]
On Sept. 30, 1919, John Brown University – formerly called Southwestern Collegiate Institute – opened for its first day of classes. That same day, five hours away from campus, the deadliest race massacre in Arkansas history unfolded in Elaine, Arkansas. As the institution continued to flourish in Siloam Springs, a […]
Mayra Ventura’s father passed away the day she illegally migrated to the United States. As a 22-year-old, Ventura left her home in El Salvador to escape the violence of a thriving civil war in the country. Before starting her long journey to the United States in 1991, Ventura said she […]
The controversial statue of a Confederate soldier, once displayed publicly in Bentonville City Square, was removed on Sept. 2, after a group of citizens had protested for its relocation since August 2019. The Arkansas Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC), owners of the statue, announced on June […]