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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.
“Godzilla: Minus One” is a Japanese film from director Takashi Yamazaki that was released Dec. 1, 2023, in the US. This film was not only met with high praise from audiences, but also some of the highest praise from film critics for the movies that came out last year. This movie is easily a must-watch not only for monster movie fans, but also viewers that are interested in the aftermath of World War II and how people handle being emotionally knocked down.
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 […]
On April 8 at 5 p.m., Student Events and Activities kicked off the long-awaited Spy vs Spy event, where people who signed up have the task to blast their opponents using water guns. Spy vs Spy is a game where discretion, speed and blasting ability are most important and where […]
This past weekend, members of the John Brown University theater program brought to life a story about love and meaning in their rendition of the Broadway musical “Fly By Night.”
The church in Vietnam now faces more challenges than ever with a new decree made by the Vietnamese government to regulate religion in the country. Decree 95 follows on the heels of regulations instituted by the Vietnamese Law on Belief and Religion.
“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” hit theaters on March 29, 2024, with director Adam Wingard returning after the success of “Godzilla vs. Kong” in 2021. Learning from audience feedback, Wingard delivered more monster fights and improved the human storyline in this anticipated sequel to the Monsterverse franchise.
On Thursday, April 11 the senior art students at John Brown University hosted a portfolio exhibit in Simmons Hall. This annual event gave soon-to-be graduates the opportunity to showcase their most career-defining artworks and prepare for the next chapter in their lives.
A powerful earthquake disrupted the streets of Taiwan on April 3, starting at 7:58 a.m. With a magnitude of 7.4 on the Richter scale, this quake, the strongest in 25 years, resulted in at least 17 deaths and over 1,000 injuries.
“Monkey Man” is the next big action blockbuster to hit the big screen on April 5, 2024. From director, producer, and lead actor, Dev Patel, comes one of the best movies of the year so far. Easily receiving 89% with critics on Rotten Tomatoes and an audience score of 84%, this movie is the next John Wick-esk franchise to hit the movie screens. This movie will easily be worth the trip to cinemas alone. It has been one of my most expected films for this year, and I am so happy to say that it delivers in every way and more. Everything from the story, symbolism, ties to the real world, and the score truly make this movie a masterpiece.
Jeff Soderquist became part of John Brown University in 1988 as a student athlete. He graduated in 1993 and started working right away for JBU. After four years of serving as the assistant basketball coach and the head tennis coach, he debuted as the head of the girl’s program for the 1997-1998 season. After 27 years at JBU, he announced his retirement after completing the 2023-2024 season.
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“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” was released on March 22, by director Gil Kenan, as the latest movie in the Ghostbusters franchise. Following the previous film, “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” this sequel follows the Spengler family as they return to the famed Big Apple for another spooky adventure as a strong return to the origins of the franchise. Reuniting with the original Ghostbusters from the ‘80s, the Spengler’s work to uncover the mysteries of an ancient evil locked in a prison before the entire city is plunged into the next Ice Age. Starring Paul Rudd, McKenna Grace and returning faces such as Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson, this movie is a phenomenal sequel that delivers almost everything a Ghostbusters fan would want. With loads of ghoulish laughs and surprises, “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” brings the greatest danger the Ghostbusters have encountered yet in an excellent combination of both humor and action on the big screen.
A powerful earthquake disrupted the streets of Taiwan on April 3, starting at 7:58 a.m. With a magnitude of 7.4 on the Richter scale, this quake, the strongest in 25 years, resulted in at least 17 deaths and over 1,000 injuries.
The John Brown University’s men’s and women’s soccer teams honored their senior players on Senior Night, where the athletes walked alongside their families and were celebrated by their teammates and a supportive crowd. The event, which took place on Oct. 17 for the men’s team and Oct. 21, for the women’s, was sentimental for several of the seniors that had to say goodbye to their teammates and the field where they played for many years. But for a few of them, the celebration also felt bittersweet as they reflected on the injuries that accompanied them and prevented them from playing their last season.
The church in Vietnam now faces more challenges than ever with a new decree made by the Vietnamese government to regulate religion in the country. Decree 95 follows on the heels of regulations instituted by the Vietnamese Law on Belief and Religion.
On April 8 at 5 p.m., Student Events and Activities kicked off the long-awaited Spy vs Spy event, where people who signed up have the task to blast their opponents using water guns. Spy vs Spy is a game where discretion, speed and blasting ability are most important and where […]
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.
This past weekend, members of the John Brown University theater program brought to life a story about love and meaning in their rendition of the Broadway musical “Fly By Night.”
In September 2022, the Pew Research Center published an updated article on its findings on religious disaffiliation in the United States. The results have changed little since The Threefold last published on this topic, but the results are still staggering. The Pew Research Center article states “about 64% of Americans, including children, were Christian.” This is down 26% from the historic high in 1972 and also down 14% from 2002. The following article will be split into two parts, possible reasons for the decline in the church and what JBU students should do in light of religious disaffiliation.
