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Between 35 percent and 48 percent of college students have lost a family member or close friend within the last two years. Within the last year, between 22 percent and 30 percent of college students have lost a family member or close friend, according to the national students of Actively […]
In late March of 2015, Sarah Hubbard opened her email to find a long awaited letter informing her she had been selected as a recipient for a Fulbright Grant. The grant typically accepts students who have recently graduated, graduate students or established young professionals, making Hubbard’s acceptance as an undergraduate […]
A daylong siege at Garissa University in Garissa, Kenya resulted in the massacre of 147 and injuring of more than 79, according to CNN. This is the highest death toll in Kenya since the 1998 al Qaeda bombing on the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi; many are saying the issue lies […]
The John Brown University educational program strives to help students develop the necessary skills for their desired field through interactive classes and showcases during their final semesters. For those emphasizing in worship arts, their final project is a senior worship arts presentation that will be their chance to share with […]
John Brown University will host the Arkansas College Media Association Conference this Friday, where many JBU students are competing for awards in a variety of different categories. Becky Pohle, the administrative assistant for both the Communication and the Music Departments, and has also been very active in preparing submissions for […]
The end of another school year is approaching, and that means that it is once again time to find out who will be Mr. and Ms. JBU. The nominees have been nominated and the voting has ended as of Wednesday, April 14th. If you missed out on this campaign, there […]
I used to go to a little Christian school. Now I go to a bigger Christian school. But more about me has changed than just that. I think differently about alcohol and my sister and chewing on your nails than I did when I was 8. I have different opinions […]
While the data in the recent article on sexual activity at JBU is troubling (“SRA shows sizable increase in sexual activity” http://advocate.jbu.edu/?q=node/1560) things may not be as bad as they appear. Imagine that the y-axes were extended so that they began at zero percent and ended at 100 percent. The […]
It happens every spring. The daffodils and dogwoods begin to bloom, students’ calendars fill up with papers and projects and the impending stress of finding a roommate and place to live draws near. The battle over who will get into Walker and out of Mayfield can turn vicious. Every friend […]
It’s almost that time of year again. Important projects and long essays are beginning to pile up. By the time they’re due, only finals week is left. However, with assignments scheduled this way, students are forced to study for their final exams and to work on big projects simultaneously. This […]