John Brown University's Student Newspaper
The recent deaths of cultural phenomena such as Lil Peep, XXXTentacion, Nipsey Hustle, Mac Miller, and most recently Juice WRLD have rocked the music world. However, for some of those rappers and musicians, a legacy continues to build post-mortem, as albums have been released after their untimely deaths. Mac Miller’s […]
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 […]
Pro-gun advocates gathered in Richmond, Va. to peacefully protest legislation regarding restrictions on guns in the state. The proposed gun-restriction legislation included background checks and red flag laws. Around 22,000 people attended the event, according to CNN. Virginia annually holds a “Lobby Day,” but Monday, Jan. 20 was the first […]
Republican Utah Representative, Chris Stewart, recently introduced the Fairness for All Act to the House. An alternative to the highly contested Equality Act, the bill proposed on Dec. 6, 2019 summarizes its purpose: “To prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity; and to protect the […]
A census measuring data from 2013-2017 revealed that fewer than 50% of Siloam Springs residents have a broadband internet subscription. A broadband internet subscription is a radio term that has come to mean a fast internet connection. These are fixed subscriptions that gives the user faster internet than a dial-up […]
The impeachment of President Trump did not come as a surprise to many, as it had been the talk of the country for some time. With Democrats threatening a formal impeachment and Republicans refuting evidence, everyone knew it had to come to a head at some point. That point came […]
As the season of gift-giving and house-decorating approaches, it is easy to be overzealous—overzealous with your spending, your décor (yes, your house can be too decorated) and your waste. According to the Stanford Recycling database, Americans throw away 25% more waste from Thanksgiving to the New Year’s holiday period than […]
While searching for the best deals and perfect presents, shoppers enter into the annual debate: should you say “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays”? The idea of a “war on Christmas” has turned joyful holiday greetings into potentially divisive religious and political statements. Some people, who believe the term “Christmas” implies […]
Q: What should I expect from Candlelight? A: As John Brown University has been hosting Candlelight for 77 years now, the service is very well established. As an attendee, expect beautiful music, a familiar crowd filled with faces from the Siloam Springs community, a dark and cozy atmosphere and an […]
When did you begin to write poetry? I was a teenager, but it’s not something I told many people about. What was really important to me at the time was being an athlete. Usually on sports teams, that’s not a thing, so you just kind of keep that to yourself. […]