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The majority of people in the U.S. are unsure of whether their vote matters saying that, “Voting by people like me doesn’t really affect how the government runs things,” according to a study published by Pew Research Center this month. The article also said that, “Those not learning about the […]
A new study found that feeding babies allergenic foods can reduce the chance of developing a food allergy later in life. The study is a follow-up of research conducted in 2015 by the New England Journal of Medicine. It suggests that early introduction of peanuts or other allergenic foods into […]
United Kingdom Prime Minister, David Cameron, decided a date for a referendum regarding the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union, according to BBC News. A referendum is a public vote on a particular decision. The general populace of the U.K. is asked to answer a question, and the government […]
John Brown University students are organizing a 24-hour period of worship and prayer in the Cathedral of the Ozarks this weekend. As of Tuesday, two local churches have committed to have worship bands there. The event is the result of collaboration between University administration, the Audio Visual Lighting crew, local […]
Promising entertainment, nusic and snacks, the new Siloam Springs Library will host its grand opening celebration this Saturday, March 12. The long-awaited new building, located at 205 East Jefferson Street, has gone through years of planning and months of construction. Community members, schoolchildren and city officials celebrated the building’s completion […]
The residents of Siloam Springs have voted to extend a 10-year addition to the city sales tax. The sales tax is 3/8 of a cent, according to the Siloam Springs city website. This extension will not raise taxes for city residents, as it has been in effect since 2006. “From […]
In efforts to increase the energy efficiency on campus, facilities services is in the process of replacing old exterior lighting with new LED lights. LEDs—or light-emitting diodes—have developed significantly in recent years, allowing for more widespread usage. Compared to incandescent lights, LEDs have a longer lifespan, lower energy consumption, are […]
Disneyland and Walt Disney World started charging 20 percent more on Feb. 28 for tickets during peak visiting days as part of a new attempt to spread out park visits more evenly. This system is called demand-based pricing, and it is commonly used by lodging and the airline industry. Another […]
Students planning to buy a hoverboard may want to wait until after graduating, as John Brown University will soon be banning them from campus. Hoverboards, also known as self-balancing scooters or hands free Segways, have been banned by more than 30 schools, according to USA Today. The Consumer Product Safety […]
A 5-mile bike trail is under construction at John Brown University’s Siloam Springs campus. The Walton Family Foundation and Simmons Foods, two locally based corporations, are partnering to fund the trail, expected to cost approximately $170,000. Construction started Jan. 27. This new trail will have a soft surface, able to […]