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The Park House Kitchen + Bar in Siloam Springs hosted artists and bands on Sept. 3 to raise money for a local family through the event Siloam Springs Community Band Aid. Glenn Chamberlain, Cassie Riddick and her two daughters were in a car accident in late June. Riddick’s youngest child […]
During a semester with no breaks, students search for ways to get off campus while adhering to health-safety measures for COVID-19. However, many usual hangouts, such as indoor seating at a restaurant, are high-risk activities, according to NPR. Students need safe ways to shut their laptops, leave their dorms and […]
Students and faculty focusing on the many changes to campus this year may miss a significant change in the student population: Commuter students now make up 36% of the John Brown University traditional undergraduate population, up from 29% in 2015, according to the Fall 2020 Preliminary Enrollment Report. As a […]
Through much creativity and planning, local organizations are working tirelessly to provide safe community events for all, even in the midst of a pandemic. In the upcoming weeks and months, mark calendars for local gatherings to connect with fellow residents in downtown Siloam Springs. Main Street Siloam Springs is hosting […]
Carrying a bucket of chalk and approaching an empty sidewalk outside her home, an artist sits down, ready to bring a little joy to the outside world. People are seeking creative ways to encourage each other while respecting the restrictions of social distancing, a recommendation of “limiting close contact with […]
The steps of the Walker Student Center were graced with the presence of cardboard signs, stickers and T-shirts on March 10. This wasn’t a protest or a petition but an open invitation to stand with marginalized students on John Brown University’s campus. The message on the signs, with some sharing […]
Arkansas is finally getting warmer weather, which means spring is just around the corner! With more sunshine on its way, there will be more opportunities for you to enjoy northwest Arkansas! Here are a few things you can do on your own or with your friends. 1. Go on a […]
Whether you are looking to get out of your dorm with your friends this weekend or are searching for a quiet Saturday night activity, Northwest Arkansas has plenty of engaging opportunities for John Brown University students. Here are ten ideas to help keep you warm in the last weeks of […]
Sarah Dubbeldam, founder and CEO of Darling Magazine, spoke at an event called “Darling, Be Courageous.” The event took place at noon and included lunch so that university and local employees as well as students could attend over their lunch break. Dubbeldam spoke about how her company began, some struggles […]
Governor Asa Hutchinson (Rep) of Arkansas announced that the state of Arkansas will still allow refugees into the state. The announcement came as a response to an executive order from President Trump that gave states the right to refuse to allow refugees. Hutchinson has come under fire from supporters of […]