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I wrote an article earlier this semester about why athletes at John Brown University deserve more support than they currently get. I made an effort to tie in unity of the school and to help bring all of us together. However, I must admit that when I wrote the article, […]
The U.S. is often described as the Melting Pot of the world — people from every continent, country and nation call America their home. People of all races are treated equally in America. After all, we are “one Nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” Except… we’re […]
If you can’t hug Doug, what can you hug? Our community recently received an advisory about wild animals on campus. Though he wasn’t mentioned by name, the message was clear: Don’t touch Doug. For those not in the know, Doug is a deer. A cute one, really. I’m not on […]
President Obama took shots at Donald Trump at a rally in Philadelphia, speaking on behalf of Hillary Clinton. Obama tends to keep personal attacks out of his speeches, not directly referencing a candidate, but this time he let the audience know what exactly his opinion of Trump is. Obama used […]
Russia’s economy is currently declining due to the decrease in oil prices and increase in sanctions. Moscow, Russia’s capital, has become so dependent on energy sales that for each dollar the price of oil falls, Russia loses approximately $2 billion in potential sales, according to Time, a national and world […]
North Korea claimed to have successfully tested a nuclear warhead with the capability of being mounted on ballistic rockets, on September 10. While there is no definite way of verifying this, if the success they claim is true, Pyong Yang would have to be considered a nuclear state; leaders from […]
As the relationship between Russia and the U.S. worsens, Syria and its people continue to suffer in a war-torn environment. The blame game has been in full force after the end of Syria’s short-lived ceasefire. The U.S. has been quick to blame Russia for its abrupt end, pointing to the […]
Mock Rock is John Brown University’s annual lip sync competition put on by Student Events and Activities. It is a heavily attended event, yet this year, as well as past years, it is in danger of not happening. University held auditions for Mock Rock on Tuesday October 4. […]
The sugar industry has supported research that says the overconsumption of fats is the primary cause for heart disease. However, a new research analysis published in The Journal of The American Association Internal Medicine suggests that sugar is also a major cause for heart disease. Some people beileve that all […]
to post-traumatic stress disorder, a media sensation akin to the ALS ice bucket challenge has swept the nation. The 22 Pushup Challenge requires participants to do 22 pushups every day for 22 days in order to spread awareness of veteran suicide. Statistically, about 22 veterans commit suicide in the United […]