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The chimes that begin each chapel service are a familiar sound for John Brown University students. Full-time students must attend at least 21 chapel services each semester, stated the student handbook. While there are other opportunities like Sunday night’s gathering or the bi-weekly vespers service, 15 out of 21 credits […]
Each semester when students are making their schedules, one class remains at the top of the list for many. Family Sexuality. The class focuses on the study of normal sexual development, stated the John Brown University Course Catalog. It discusses sexuality throughout the lifespan, considered from physical, social, spiritual, moral […]
Erin Harrell- How do you keep work interesting? The nature of this job is interesting because I’m working with so many types of students. I never know who will walk through the door, or who I’m going to give a tour to and what the family will be like. The […]
It’s about that time again. Time for all of the annual entertainment award shows to mess up your normal T.V. watching schedule. Last week, the nominees for this year’s American Music Awards were released. The American Music Awards is an awards show that happens every year; created by Dick Clark […]
Ever since the fall of 2005, Mock Rock has been a valued tradition among JBU’s student body and the community of North West Ark. This year marked the first time since 2005 that the tradition was on the line. Student Activities Committee pushed auditions and made information readily available throughout […]
As part of its annual World Awareness week, John Brown University is hosting a missions fair in the Walker Student Center. Tuesday through Thursday, 17 Christian missionary organizations will make themselves available to students interested in short-term and long-term missions. This year the non-profits represented will be: Africa Inland Mission, […]
Sex. A three-letter word and a whole lot of controversy. Especially now, in a post-modern culture that idolizes twerking and minimal clothing, and that collides with traditional Christian morals. Young adults, including young Christians, are encouraged by society to act promiscuous—perhaps now more than ever before. They are led to […]
Women aren’t allowed to vote in Saudi Arabia. Neither men, nor women in the United Arab Emirates have a say in choosing their president. In Brunei, national elections don’t even exist. But in America, if you’re a US citizen 18 years old or older, you can have the right to […]
The women’s soccer team traveled to Texas this past week to play Southwestern A.G. and Texas Wesleyan. The Lady Eagles won both games, putting them 6-1 in their conference schedule. Their match on Saturday against Texas Wesleyan ended after a goal by junior Adrienne Kennedy in double overtime. “I was […]
Golden Eagle Volleyball scored two wins this weekend. The team played, on Friday night, Texas Wesleyan and earned 3-2 wins. The Eagles’ momentum continued, on the following day, as they won against Southwestern A.G. (Texas) 3-2 as well. Coach Stacie Johnson said she was pleased with the way the team […]