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We have all been told at some point or another to stop staring at our TV or computer screens, to put away our cellphones and look at people or the sky. Usually it was our parents, followed by a “because I said so” look. But were those screens really harmful? […]
A common misconception about gun ownership is that more firearms means more violent crime. While the United States is number one in firearm ownership in the world (roughly 88 firearms per 100 people), it is not the most dangerous in terms of firearm-related crime. You are more likely to be […]
I feel guilty when I’m just sitting in my room doing ‘nothing.’ If my activities are not good for my résumé, they’re not good for me. If I’m just having lunch with someone, it’s probably not as intentional or effective as having a one-on-one. If I’m taking a class for […]
Racism is not just the majority’s problem. It can sometimes be easy for me, as an Indian-American and a minority in the United States, to think of my prejudices as less damaging than the prejudices that exist against me. However, if I refuse to see my prejudices against those around […]
“My bae is so swaggy; I posted a #WCW of her and her eyebrows were on fleek.” “Noway? I just dumped my girlfriend, she was basic, but Yolo. I was like, bye Felicia.” Sadly, as a millennial, I can understand these statements and am ashamed to admit that I use […]
If you haven’t heard of Fifty Shades of Grey, you must have missed the Super Bowl, local pop radio stations, cable television or just about any other form of media in the last few weeks. Slated for a Valentine’s Day release, the movie adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey has […]
MWhen God set the idea of adoption on the heart of Julie Gumm, she knew the journey she and her husband Mark would face would come at a price. Literally. What Gumm didn’t know was that her adoption story would lead to her becoming a best-selling author. As avid fans […]
Booing in the stands can be a questionable expression for any sporting event. Having fans cheering on your team and booing the opposing side is a typical part of any game. Some people believe that booing the opposing side can be unsportsmanlike, and others will say it is just part […]
Von Eshnaur is affectionately called “Coach E,” “Black Hawk” and “E Train” by the ladies on the John Brown University women’s basketball team. As the assistant coach of this team, the facilities coordinator of the Walton Lifetime Health Complex and an instructor in kinesiology, Eshnaur has an important impact on […]
Women’s Rugby is a real thing, and it may be closer to JBU than you think. On January 28, sophomores Emily Pearce and Roni Bagby set up a table in Walker Student Center with the hopes of getting 30 signatures from female JBU students who would be willing to play […]