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Families From All Over the World Gathered Together for the 2024 Family Weekend Event

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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.

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Student Works Show

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The Visual Art Department opened the Student Works Show in the Art West Building celebrating creativity and passion. 48 students presented multiple art pieces in different mediums and entered a competition to win different prizes in their categories. The student-led art club hosted the opening reception on Feb. 16 and the works will be shown until March 15.

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Blind Dates 2024: Success or Failure?

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On Wednesday, Feb. 14, a large group of the student body of John Brown University attended the 2024 Valentine’s event hosted by The Student Government Association (SGA) “Blind Dates”. This initiative was first organized by a JBU alumna back in 2023, who due to economic struggles, requested SGA to host this event logistically and economically for upcoming years. After considering the idea, SGA agreed to sponsor it.

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Super Bowl Watch Party

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As the biggest football celebration in the U.S. started and the tension for the halftime show increased, JBU students attended the Super Bowl watch party this Sunday, Feb. 12, in the J. Alvin atrium. The event was organized by SEA and the J. Alvin staff. It included snacks, commercial bingo, and a lot of thrill watching the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers play.

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John Brown University’s Innovative Take on “The Glass Menagerie”

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Under the direction of JBU associate professor and director Josiah Wallace, the theater department has put together what violinist Mary Patterson has described as a “modern take” on the classic play, with innovative lighting and sound effects being put together by the AVL team to emphasize the show’s central messages. This way, JBU has put on a show that has captivated audiences whilst maintaining Williams’ poignant memory tale of familial dynamics and broken dreams.

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CIF Lunar Year

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John Brown University through the Council for International Friendship (CIF) celebrated the Lunar New Year last Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. This celebration comes originally from China. It is a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year in the lunisolar calendar. The celebration was planned, assembled, and executed by the CIF team members. Their objective was to introduce to students this celebration by having various food, activities, and music that commemorate this annual festival. The representative foods offered to the students were dumplings and mooncakes, and the activities they offered were calligraphy and lantern making. 

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Exploring Identity Through Lens: Kieran Dodds and His Exhibition “Gingers”

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The exhibition “Gingers” presented at the Windgate Gallery, Art West Building at John Brown University, takes its name from the term commonly associated with individuals who have red hair, delving into a unique exploration of identity, challenging societal norms and perceptions. Kieran Dodds, a renowned photographer known for his distinctive style and thoughtful compositions, has gained acclaim for his ability to capture the essence of his subjects.

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Bob Ross

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In a demonstration of creativity and fellowship, students enjoyed the first event of the semester organized by Student Events and Activities (SEA), Bob Ross Painting Night. At the event, students welcomed the new semester by having a fun time showing their artistic skills in the Walker Student Center.

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JBU Mock Rock Brings Tunes and Hilarity Once Again

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The long-standing tradition of Mock Rock brought students together once again on Saturday, Nov. 11, to witness an entertaining and exciting lip-sync battle at the Cathedral of the Ozarks. Hosted by Student Events and Activities (SEA), the event presented ten unforgettable performances of students who were competing for cash prizes, but also enjoying a joyful and fun experience. As participants entered the spotlight, each bringing their carefully chosen songs and choreography, the audience clapped, shouted, and sang along.