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As the lights illuminated the stage and the actors scurried to their places, the audience anticipated something inspiring. This semester’s play, Pride and Prejudice, hopes to rewrite how we know this classic story. Each semester, John Brown University’s drama department puts on a play or musical. Students transform themselves into […]
People often view disability as an inconvenience, but for Joe Butler, it is a full-time ministry. Joe Butler centers his entire profession in ministering to disabled individuals through Ability Tree, a non-profit organization he founded in June, 2010. For Butler, a ministry to serve the disabled was something that had […]
Administrative assistants are the little-known workers that keep each department at John Brown University running smoothly. Not many students are aware of the work that goes on in their professors’ offices outside of the classroom, nor are they aware of the personnel involved. Administrative assistants help professors with everything—from budgeting […]
Several years ago, while co-instructing for an Entrepreneurship college class, I began looking into the Christian clothing industry. This was, in part, due to wanting to purchase clothing for myself, but I also believed that it was part of God’s plan more than anything. After researching, experimenting and making a […]
“One time I told a girl I liked her boots, and she thought I said boobs.” Mick Silvers “One night I was hanging out at my friend’s house when we all decided to go on a walk around the neighborhood. When we got back to the driveway, I realized something […]
If you haven’t heard of Fifty Shades of Grey, you must have missed the Super Bowl, local pop radio stations, cable television or just about any other form of media in the last few weeks. Slated for a Valentine’s Day release, the movie adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey has […]
MWhen God set the idea of adoption on the heart of Julie Gumm, she knew the journey she and her husband Mark would face would come at a price. Literally. What Gumm didn’t know was that her adoption story would lead to her becoming a best-selling author. As avid fans […]
On February 8, dozens of artists, producers, songwriters and the like will once again crowd Staples Center in hopes of receiving one of this year’s coveted Grammy Awards. Here’s a rundown of the most popular categories and their contestants. RECORD OF THE YEAR Summary: This is a strong year for […]
As credits rose from the bottom of the screen, the theater remained in silence. There was no beautiful song to drone out the stillness in the room. Instead, the audience quietly grabbed their belongings and rose from their seats to exit the dark room. Outside the theater, the world seemed […]
John Brown University’s art gallery welcomes photographer Tim Ernst’s showing of “Arkansas Wilderness: A Rare Quality of Light.” Opening night was Jan. 20 and will continue until Feb. 13. The gallery showcases Ernst’ ability to play with light in capturing Arkansas’ beauty. I had the privilege to attend the opening […]