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Political frontrunner Donald Trump may not be the preferred candidate for all Americans, but he has brought national attention to the Republican Party’s debates this year. Trump has held this attention since Sept. 9 due to his comments about Carly Fiorina. Trump has held the top GOP power ranking position for weeks and continues to lead the race in polls. “Nearly six in […]
There has been an increase in webbing on the ends of tree branches this fall. Inside these web tents are caterpillars, commonly known as webworms, devouring leaves. “They’re an embarrassment,” Chaney said about the web tents. Despite their appearance, webworms never cause lasting damage to trees unless the trees are […]
“Encouraging.” “Positive.” “A role model.” These are words used to describe Elizabeth Blasingame, or Libby as she is better known. Blasingame, who plays middle hitter for John Brown University’s volleyball team, has spent her time at the University leading by example both on and off the court. Though her college legacy is centered on volleyball, Blasingame, a native of Plano, Texas, didn’t […]
“New findings from NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) provide the strongest evidence yet that liquid water flows intermittently on present-day Mars,” was released on Monday, September 28 according to nasa.com. The deposits of water were found in the icecaps on the north and south poles of Mars according to space […]
This year marks the third annual Sexual Assault Awareness Week hosted by John Brown University’s Students Against Sex Slavery (SASS). The organization worked with the Northwest Arkansas Rape Crisis Center, who indorsed this event be held in the fall. “One in three women, and one in six men are sexually […]
Ten years ago, one of the most popular events on the John Brown University campus, Mock Rock, began. Today Student Events and Activities will hold auditions for the group lip-sync battles in the Cathedral of the Ozarks. University graduate and current media producer for University Advancement, Kaitlyn Thompson, looked back on her experiences with Mock Rock in a fond way. “It is a hilarious time to watch […]
The newest exhibit in the art gallery features seven graduates from John Brown University’s Visual Art Department. This exhibit opened Oct. 2, titled “JBU Alumni Invitational Exhibit.” The artists included in the exhibit are Kyle Armstrong, Kyle Blair, Jason Flack, John Springs, Natalie K. Nelson, Jeremy Grant and John Holcomb. The artists have all recently graduated from the University. Charles Peer, University art gallery Director, said, “This group […]
The Mabee Foundation recently awarded a $1.5 million challenge grant to John Brown University, with funds designated for the construction of the new Health Education Building, nursing endowment, Walton Lifetime Health Complex renovations and the JBU Scholarship Fund. In order to receive the grant, the University must first raise $5.2 […]
Anyone who has attended John Brown University usually knows how to identify a newcomer on the men’s rugby club. This year, however, such a task may be a bit more difficult. The University is currently in discussion with the leadership of the men’s rugby club about traditions that could be […]
The news broke four weeks ago that Tom Brady’s four-game suspension from the NFL had been lifted by federal courts. Upon the release of the news, the online world exploded with opinions, ranging from outright joy to deep contempt for the Patriots, the NFL and the justice system altogether. The […]