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Working out and exercising is one of the best ways to stay healthy and lose weight, along with a healthy diet. However, going to the gym consistently is not an easy feat. It takes discipline and determination. According Livestrong.com, about half of new gym members will quit their membership within six months. If there was a way to lose weight without frequenting the gym, it would seem too good to be true.
Whether you’ve heard your friends talk about it or if you’ve seen the gray, green and yellow squares on Twitter, or have participated in the daily challenge — Wordle is becoming part of people’s routine and it is not going away. Still, the few of us that haven’t hopped into the Wordle wagon wonder, why the hype? Wordle is an online, puzzle-like game that challenges players to figure out a mystery word every day. The site does a great job at explaining the tricky rules:
Microplastics are defined by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as “small plastic pieces less than five millimeters long which can be harmful to our ocean and aquatic life.” Essentially, microplastics are tiny chunks of plastic that flow uninhibited through the food chain and water systems which are not always visible to the human eye. A newly developing field of scientific study around microplastics show that they have negative effects on humans including increasing the risk of type two diabetes, impairing immune health and lowering fertility rates.
That is what John Brown University’s production of “Babette’s Feast” offered audiences last Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 17 – 19. The performances of “Babette’s Feast” showcased a stunning display of talent and genius, directed by JBU’s associate professor of speech and theatre, Josiah Wallace.
“We create beautiful things and cultivate a welcoming community for all who enjoy them.” Judy & Jean’s vision statement could not be a more accurate representation of the company or the women behind it. Mariah Christ and Claire Johnson may sell earrings, but they have cultivated something much greater.
The coffee industry is fast-growing, with around 2.25 billion cups of coffee consumed daily worldwide, and the average American spends roughly $2000 per year on coffee. Recently, however, the drive-through coffee industry has become increasingly popular, with 45% of people using drive-throughs to order coffee as of 2019, according to […]
For the first time in its history, John Brown University held no classes on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In previous years, the campus has honored Dr. King’s legacy through chapel speakers, but this year stronger efforts were made to honor the pastor and activist’s work. The Office of Christian […]
Senior cinema major Makenna Cofer created a short film, “Part of the Kingdom,” that was featured at the 2021 Fayetteville Film Festival. The short film documents the experiences of college students who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community on Christian universities. The film was released in December 2020. The […]
In the absence of the Next Big Thing competition during the 2020-2021 academic year and the reign of the pandemic, John Brown University bands have largely ceased to exist. However, one group has boldly faced the challenges that the last year has provided: Maple Street. The band consists of lead […]
Ericka Carrasco’s legacy at her alma mater, John Brown University, did not stop in 2011, the year in which she graduated in international business and marketing. Originally from Comayagua, Honduras, Carrasco completed her bachelor’s at JBU as a Walton scholar. A decade later, she was elected to the institution’s board […]