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As “Wavin’ Flag” by K’naan played in the background, the lights began to shine, and from the back of the room, flags from various countries appeared, carried by John Brown University students to take the spotlight. The room became filled with tears of joy and longing as the students, faculty, and staff started to recognize the flags that represented them.
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.
Each fall it seems like pumpkin spice takes over the market. From coffee, to pastries, to protein shakes everyone is trying to throw their product onto the pile. By far the most popular of these products is the pumpkin spice latte (PSL). People can be heard asking their local coffee shop if they have the drink even before fall officially starts. Because of this, shops often have their unique spin on the drink, so which one is the best? This ranking will walk readers through places to find a PSL in Siloam Springs, Arkansas and reveal which one is the best.
John Brown University’s junior varsity volleyball team celebrated its first senior night Wednesday, Oct. 11, graduating six seniors from the program. Senior night started with each player being introduced to the audience with their family. The seniors were Madison Boehmer, Julia Dinwiddie, Joanna Peterson, Joanna Reyes, Skyler Robbins and Brooklyn […]
“The Addams Family” made its first appearance in pop culture back in 1938, and ever since, has become a fan favorite. In recent years, Netflix came out with their own twist on the family with “Wednesday” and more and more people have been putting on the musical: “The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy.”
This year, John Brown University chose it as their fall musical, with the peculiar family gracing the stage of the Berry Performing Art Center on Oct. 27 and 28 and Nov. 2, 3 and 4.
On Friday, Oct. 27, at Bill George Arena, the men’s Basketball team of John Brown University defeated Barclay College Bears during the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Toilet Paper Game. The game displayed incredible talent, persistent dedication, and a demonstration of teamwork that perfectly captured the spirit of basketball, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.
At the end of the spring 2023 semester, the College of Bible, Humanities and Arts (BHA) faced multiple potentially damaging changes. Patty Kirk, professor of English, and Erin Shaw, professor of Visual Arts, left JBU to take on a new position elsewhere. The music department also lost two professors (Connor Davis and Steve Hamilton) and Jan Luaderdale, the administrative assistant. Brad Gambill, associate professor of English, is also preparing for his retirement within the next few years.
Following the first round of presidential elections on June 25, in which presidential candidates Sandra Torres, who belongs to Partido Unidad Nacional de la Esperanza (National Unity of Hope Party), and Bernardo Arévalo, member of Movimiento Semilla (Seed Movement Party) came in first and second place respectively.
On Oct. 7, Hamas terrorists committed the most violent attack in the history of modern Israel. Starting at 6:30 a.m., militants from Gaza launched approximately 5,000 missiles into the central and southern parts of the country. Ground raids soon followed, taking the lives of 1,400 innocent people and more than 200 hostages by the end of the day.
The tradition of the Sabbath is a long-standing practice in the Christian faith, with its origins being rooted at the very beginning of creation. For many western Christians, the practice of the Sabbath takes place on Sunday and involves attending church, fellowshipping with family and friends and resting for the week to come.