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The Political Crisis in Guatemala After National Presidential Elections

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Following the first round of presidential elections on June 25, in which presidential candidates Sandra Torres, who belongs to Partido Unidad Nacional de la Esperanza (National Unity of Hope Party), and Bernardo Arévalo, member of Movimiento Semilla (Seed Movement Party) came in first and second place respectively.

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The Role of AI in Education: JBU Introduces Innovative AI Taskforce

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On Nov. 30, 2022, the company OpenAI introduced the artificial intelligence (AI) software known as Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer, more commonly known as ChatGPT, to the world. This language-based chatbot is designed to generate text responses based on user prompts, offering a significant development in the field of human-computer interaction.

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John Brown University presents “The Play That Goes Wrong”

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The John Brown University’s (JBU) music and theater department will be presenting its very own rendition of Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields’ “The Play That Goes Wrong,” starting Sept. 29. The play has been developed under the direction of JBU associate professor of speech and theater Josiah Wallace, who has been teaching at JBU for six years. The play has been described by technical director and scenic designer Peter Rexford as a “ridiculous, hot mess,” but for all the right reasons.

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Siloam Springs Celebrates Its Second Hispanic Heritage Festival 

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This past Saturday, Sep. 16, hundreds of residents from all around Northwest Arkansas gathered at Siloam Springs’ Memorial Park to celebrate the city’s second Hispanic Heritage Festival. The fair saw the presence of a variety of Central American peoples – mostly from El Salvador and Mexico – who recently celebrated 203 years of independence from Spanish rule.

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The New Caf: What has changed, what remains the same, and what is to come

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During 10 years, Creative Dining Services fulfilled the dining and catering needs of the John Brown University community. However, on May 15, Fresh Ideas Food Service Management started providing JBU’s dining and catering. As part of this fresh start, the company opted for a modern appearance introducing freshly painted walls and brand-new booths to take over the dining hall, lovingly referred to by students as the “caf. With the start of this academic year, the newly transformed dining hall has finally been unveiled to welcome both JBU staff and students alike. Those with a keen eye will notice, however, that the changes extend beyond just surface-level aesthetics.

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John Brown University admits record breaking freshman class

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This fall, John Brown University welcomed an all- time record of 378 new first-time students, making it the biggest freshman class the university has ever seen. JBU saw increases among several demographics, including Latin American students, students from Northwest Arkansas, international students and missionary kids.

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John Brown University’s Champions Pavilion

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John Brown University has recently announced an exciting new project that will greatly enhance the sporting facilities available to students and faculty alike. The Champions Pavilion will serve as a hub for all activities related to the soccer field, providing a comfortable and convenient space for players and spectators. The building will include restroom facilities, a concession area with food trailer access and a large covered space that can be used for eating, and “a 6’ wide paved walkway that will provide better access for fans, especially those with limited mobility” added Julie Gumm, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of JBU and a member of the President’s Cabinet.

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United States participates in the biggest political prisoners release in Nicaragua

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On Feb.9, 2023, an estimated 222 Nicaraguan political prisoners were released and exiled from the country and sent to the United States. Since 2018, Nicaragua has faced the imprisonment of hundreds of students, journalists and politicians who oppose the country’s government. This event, which has startled the whole country and its citizens around the world, is an outcome of the United States’s involvement in an attempt to protect and advocate for these Nicaraguan citizens’ human rights.

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 Update on the earthquake in Turkey

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On Feb. 6, 2023, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 struck a southern part of Turkey and parts of Syria. In many highly populated areas, this triggered what is known as a pancake collapse. In the case of Turkey, the floors of the building fell on top of each other, crushing the contents of the floor. As of Feb. 17, the death toll is nearing 44,000 and is expected to rise significantly in the coming months, as rescuers continue to find remains.

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The rise of an empire: JBU Esports in a nutshell

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As of Feb. 7, the John Brown University Esports club has over 140 Discord members. Located in campus facilities, the JBU Esports club competes with other schools in tournaments hosted every single night of the week. Starting next semester, a varsity Esports team will officially start and some students will qualify for scholarships based video games skills. The process of getting a club to this level took several years. Esports faculty advisor Kim Johnson disclosed this journey in an interview.