The decades-long quarrel between Pakistan and India over the Kashmir region escalated after recent military action led to the possession of nuclear weapons for both countries. The current iteration of the Pakistan and India conflict began on Feb. 14 with a terrorist attack on an Indian convoy in Indian-controlled Kashmir. […]
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New report finds pollution disproportionately harms minorities
Not every American has the same access to clean air, nor do the Americans who emit the worst pollution, deal with the consequences. Instead, the pollution ends up tormenting other citizens. According to a new report published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States […]
Housing policy at JBU ensure students live on campus
For a minimum of three years, John Brown University requires students to live on campus. Compared to some state schools allowing freshmen to live off-campus, JBU’s requirement of three years of residential living seems strict to students. Andre Broquard, dean of students and director of residence life at JBU, said […]
Protests ensue after police officer’s charges are dropped
The Sacramento District Attorney announced March 2nd that the city would not file charges against police officers responsible for Stephon Clark’s death last March. Anne Marie Schubert, career prosecutor and forensic expert, said in her legal review that officers were justified in fearing for their lives and that they had […]
National trend of increasing anti-Semitism continues with Women’s March
Recent accusations towards Women’s March leaders marked an increasing trend of anti-Semitism across the United States. Tamika Mallory and Carmen Perez, co-chairs of the Women’s March national organization, posted photos on Instagram in 2017 with Louis Farrakhan, leader of the black nationalist group Nation of Islam, according to CNN. During […]
The Venezuela political crisis escalates over the weekend
Once the wealthiest country in Latin America, Venezuela now faces severe food and medicine shortages caused by economic crisis. The economic crisis follows years of what government critics consider severe economic mismanagement and corruption. Supporters of the government blame the plummeting economy on falling oil prices and international sanctions. According […]
New study analyzes how countries view the United States
A recent Pew Research study shows that almost half of the people in surveyed countries see U.S. power as a “major threat” to their country. Across six continents, 22 countries were surveyed. “A median of 45 percent across the surveyed nations see U.S. power and influence as a major threat, […]
Political unrest in Haiti redefines normalcy for citizens
For nine days, Haitians hid in their homes and had no access to food, water or gas as protests raged in the capitol city, sending waves through small communities throughout the country. In July, the Haitian government enacted a 40 percent fuel price hike in the country. In February, political […]
Symposium initiates campus interfaith dialogue
Bringing together community leaders from different faith traditions, the 2019 Diversity Symposium, “Evangelicals at the Religious Roundtable,” sought to initiate cross-cultural conversations among student, faculty and staff. The symposium, hosted by John Brown University’s Diversity Committee, Dave Vila, professor of biblical studies and Robert Moore, associate professor of history, featured […]
New album highlights talent of Worship Arts program
“Heads, Hearts, & Hands,” a new album released by the John Brown University Worship Arts program, highlights talent and changing dynamics of student worship leaders. The album was released on March 5 and features 13 songs written by students in JBU’s songwriting class offered every two years, including “Christ over […]