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“The 96th Academy Awards ceremony” kept things entertaining

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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.

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How to make your Valentine’s Day divine

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Whether you have someone special to spend Valentine’s Day with or are planning on spending it with your friends, it can help make the day much more special if you have a plan going in. Whether that means going out to dinner or staying in and watching a RomCom, there are plenty of fun and exciting things to do in and around Siloam Springs, Ark. for Valentine’s.

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Natalie Davey: Showing Christ Through the Art of Writing 

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Natalie Davey just became one of the newest faculty members at John Brown University, starting this fall semester as an adjunct instructor for the English Department. This is Davey’s first experience teaching at the college level, marking an exciting point in her professional career. Working at JBU played out as her best option, and she kindly shared with us more details about this new phase of her life.

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Mariachi strikes again JBU International Food Festival

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On Thursday, Feb. 23, The International Food Festival took place on John Brown University’s campus. It was a tremendous success, bringing together students from 12 different countries to showcase their culinary traditions. The festival was a fantastic opportunity for international students to share their cultural heritage with the local community and University students. The atmosphere was busy, with mariachi music adding to the festive atmosphere.

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How impactful are ESL classes on JBU students?

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 Every year, John Brown University welcomes students from multiple cultures. In 2022, students enrolled at JBU from 36 states and 38 foreign countries, according to the university’s website. For some foreign students, coming to JBU comes with the additional challenge of attending classes in their non-native language. To help these students transition into their classes and academic language, JBU offers several English as a Second Language (ESL) courses.