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With New Release, Campbell Brings ‘Gr8’ Perspective to Difficult Season

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Influenced by Christian hip-hop greats like Lecrae, Trip Lee and Andy Mineo, Matthew Campbell wrote his first song at 11 years old, and, at 14, he began recording. Campbell, freshman communication major, released his newest song, “Gr8,” on Oct. 2. Drawing from the stress, pain and hurt of the coronavirus […]

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Hearts in Hard Times: Dating at JBU During COVID-19

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John Brown University is already surviving and thriving longer than other universities across the nation. With in-person classes still in session, the university has been able to maintain in-person relationships as well. Relationships formed in a COVID-19 setting seem likely to break apart. However, this is generally not the case. […]

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Ways to Take a Break from School and Screens

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During a semester with no breaks, students search for ways to get off campus while adhering to health-safety measures for COVID-19. However, many usual hangouts, such as indoor seating at a restaurant, are high-risk activities, according to NPR. Students need safe ways to shut their laptops, leave their dorms and […]