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The chapel filled with sounds of chopping wood as Joe White, CEO of Kanakuk Kamps, came on stage and began to share the thoughts of a Roman soldier who was building the cross for Jesus’ crucifixion. As White continued his monologue, the man beside him ceased to chop and slowly […]
A major shift will occur in the Christian church in the not-too-distant future. “The Christian epicenter has moved throughout history,” explained Steve Beers, vice president of student development. “It has mostly been in the West. But in the next few hundred years, it will move South [toward Africa].” He experienced […]
Approximately 200,000 United States citizens find themselves bought and sold into sex slavery within this country’s border each year, according to the Department of Justice. Many of those victims pass through Arkansas and Oklahoma on Interstate 40. Participants in John Brown University’s newest ministry, Students Against Sex Slavery, said they […]
The Guatemala Water Project received a $2,000 grant last month from Lowe’s Charitable and Education Foundation. The foundation collaborated with Enactus to award 50 teams around the country. The project, one of the John Brown University teams, is committed to providing clean water to the people of Cotzal, Guatemala. Clayton […]
For the past seven years, the Center for Relationship Enrichment has facilitated a program off-campus called “Growing Healthy Relationships.” “[The program] is intended to offer an opportunity for married and engaged couples to learn communication and conflict skills to grow a stronger relationship,” said Derek Gwinn, coordinator of relationship education […]
Two construction management majors received scholarships last month from the American Institute of Constructors. Junior Ben Landaal and sophomore Jose Nino brought home first and second place in an essay contest. Jim Caldwell, professor of engineering and construction management, said he was pleased. “We typically do very well with the […]
Maxie Burch arrived at John Brown University in 2011 to direct both the Graduate Ministries Program and the Link Year Program. But in the fall his job title will change to chair of the Biblical Studies Division. The current chair, David Brisben, is resigning from the position so that he […]
The first graduates majoring in renewable energy at John Brown University will leave behind a project that lasts. Seniors Chuck Cheng, Micah McCall and Amanda Reed are near completion of their senior project, which aims to install several solar panels on the roof of the Balzer Technology Center beginning in […]
The Psychology Club at John Brown University is undergoing some organizational changes to improve its activity on campus. The Student Government Association approved the proposal last week. The University’s chapter of Psi Chi, an international psychology honor society, will be taking over the functions of the club. Rick Froman, the […]
The state of Arkansas has recently been a front-runner in the ongoing legal battle over abortion rights. The Arkansas Legislature overturned Governor Mike Beebe’s veto of a new abortion law on March 6, resulting in the most conservative legislation on abortion nationwide so far. The new law, the Arkansas State […]