A powerful earthquake disrupted the streets of Taiwan on April 3, starting at 7:58 a.m. With a magnitude of 7.4 on the Richter scale, this quake, the strongest in 25 years, resulted in at least 17 deaths and over 1,000 injuries.
Author: Celeste Masis
Deadly Moscow Attack Claims 144 Victims
The deadliest attack Russia has seen in decades struck Moscow on March 22 when 4 armed assailants broke into Krasnogorsk’s Crocus City Hall, a shopping and entertainment complex, chaos broke out as people sought to escape the gunshots and fires that the terrorists had started.
France becomes the first to enshrine abortion rights within the constitution
On March 4, France became the first country to protect abortion rights within its constitution, following an overwhelming majority vote by the country’s lawmakers. Though needing only 512 votes in favor to pass, the amendment passed with 780 votes in favor and 72 against.
John Brown University Breaks Ground with Introduction of Artificial Intelligence Major
On Feb. 19, the administration of John Brown University announced the introduction of a new major in Artificial Intelligence within its Computer Science Department, making it the first Christian institution in the United States to offer such major.
John Brown University’s Innovative Take on “The Glass Menagerie”
Under the direction of JBU associate professor and director Josiah Wallace, the theater department has put together what violinist Mary Patterson has described as a “modern take” on the classic play, with innovative lighting and sound effects being put together by the AVL team to emphasize the show’s central messages. This way, JBU has put on a show that has captivated audiences whilst maintaining Williams’ poignant memory tale of familial dynamics and broken dreams.
Ecuador’s Descent into Chaos: Unraveling the Layers of a Nation in Crisis
The previously considered peaceful South American country Ecuador has found itself thrust into the throes of a profound and escalating crisis. Culminating in the last few weeks of 2023, the nation has been grappling with a surge in violence over the last couple of years that has resulted in what the country’s president has declared a “state of war.”
The Political Crisis in Guatemala After National Presidential Elections
Following the first round of presidential elections on June 25, in which presidential candidates Sandra Torres, who belongs to Partido Unidad Nacional de la Esperanza (National Unity of Hope Party), and Bernardo Arévalo, member of Movimiento Semilla (Seed Movement Party) came in first and second place respectively.
The Role of AI in Education: JBU Introduces Innovative AI Taskforce
On Nov. 30, 2022, the company OpenAI introduced the artificial intelligence (AI) software known as Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer, more commonly known as ChatGPT, to the world. This language-based chatbot is designed to generate text responses based on user prompts, offering a significant development in the field of human-computer interaction.
John Brown University presents “The Play That Goes Wrong”
The John Brown University’s (JBU) music and theater department will be presenting its very own rendition of Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields’ “The Play That Goes Wrong,” starting Sept. 29. The play has been developed under the direction of JBU associate professor of speech and theater Josiah Wallace, who has been teaching at JBU for six years. The play has been described by technical director and scenic designer Peter Rexford as a “ridiculous, hot mess,” but for all the right reasons.
The New Caf: What has changed, what remains the same, and what is to come
During 10 years, Creative Dining Services fulfilled the dining and catering needs of the John Brown University community. However, on May 15, Fresh Ideas Food Service Management started providing JBU’s dining and catering. As part of this fresh start, the company opted for a modern appearance introducing freshly painted walls and brand-new booths to take over the dining hall, lovingly referred to by students as the “caf. With the start of this academic year, the newly transformed dining hall has finally been unveiled to welcome both JBU staff and students alike. Those with a keen eye will notice, however, that the changes extend beyond just surface-level aesthetics.