John Brown University's Student Newspaper
Sept. 15 marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, a period to remember and celebrate Hispanic history and culture in the United States. It is a time for Hispanics and Americans of Hispanic descent to reflect on our heritage; a time to promote awareness on the brutal history behind our […]
On Sept. 8, students stood outside the Berry Performing Arts Center to protest the invitation of conservative author and radio host Eric Metaxas to speak on the John Brown University campus. The Center for Faith and Flourishing (CFF) hosted the event “Should Christians Vote for Trump?” which aimed to offer […]
Editor’s Note: Stay tuned for full event coverage in our upcoming issue on September 17. Students stood outside the Berry Performing Arts Center (BPAC) to protest against the invitation of conservative American author and radio host Eric Metaxas to speak on the John Brown University campus. On Tuesday, Sept. 8, […]
We have all been part of an awkward family dinner; we have all felt uncomfortable with a friend’s joke; we have all been offended by a post that an acquaintance shared on Facebook; we have all had the urge to correct our peers on what we know is wrongful thinking. […]
Thousands of women choose science as their field of study every year. Olivia Lawler, senior biology major at John Brown University, said, “I decided to study science because of my dad who has Parkinson’s disease. I felt like I needed to learn how the body works to, in some way, […]
“Why should we learn U.S. history when we are from Central America? That makes no sense,” said one of my high school peers during a history class. Although it was a trivial remark made more than two years ago, I still vividly remember questioning the same thing myself. Why should […]
What would you sacrifice for someone you love? Would you endure physical and sexual violence? Would you leave the comfort of your own home to be exposed to risks such as abduction, exploitation or even death? That is the case for approximately 10.5 million unauthorized immigrants in the U.S. as […]
As the crowd cheers over the blaring music, the guests of honor promptly walk out of their limousines with their companions to the red carpet. The kings and queens make a triumphant entrance by dancing and saluting the crowd with joy. Sophisticated attires and elaborate hairstyles dominate the ceremony. The […]
“Don’t worry about discrimination in the States. You can pass off as a white person.” “Are you from Honduras? I am surprised because you look white.” “Don’t fall in love with a Hispanic if you want your kids to look pretty.” Growing up, I was always told that I was […]
A group of Bentonville locals has sat in the downtown square every Saturday morning since August calling for the movement of a Confederate monument located in the heart of the city. The group, officially called The Shame of Bentonville, organized together to protest in the city after the 2017 Charlottesville […]