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Finding cheap one-way flight prices is a challenge when traveling, especially during holidays. Zaman Aktarer, 22, is now being sued for discovering a path to cheaper flights. Zaman “launched a site to help people buy cheap plane tickets,” and United Airlines is suing for $75,000, according to CNN. His site, […]
MG100 paintings by Joel Armstrong opened to the public at John Brown University last Tuesday. Armstrong is an associate professor of visual arts and teaches illustration and drawing at the University. He teaches his students to remain consistent with their work, which in turn helps him to stay consistent with […]
Residence Life held a forum last week about making the decision to drink alcohol after college. The forum, titled ‘This Discerning Life,’ was moderated by John Brown University chaplain Rod Reed, and featured three alumni panelists who shared their experiences with alcohol after their time at the University. Emily Burney, […]
SELMA – The worship service from inside Brown Chapel AME Church projected on a huge screen, the crowds gathered in groups holding signs displaying “Black Lives Matter” and the sun added more color to each face of the 17 John Brown University students and two faculty members in the crowd. […]
A new law currently before the Arkansas state legislature is sparking discussion on campus about John Brown University’s concealed carry policy. House Bill 1077 is the second bill concerning guns that Arkansas representative Charlie Collins has brought before the state legislature. If passed, the bill will require state colleges and […]
Every year, tuition at John Brown University increases. On average, tuition will rise by approximately 4 or 5 percent. This year, JBU’s tuition rate only rose 3.36 percent, an all-record low for the university. Annual tuition increase can be due to several things. A rise in utility costs, health care […]
John Brown University students can find themselves bored on the weekends, wondering how to make it through another week of assignments, tests and caf food. The student ministry leadership team (SMLT) offers their annual solution: the Men’s and Women’s retreat. The retreats’ timing is deliberate, during the spring semester, when […]
John Brown University is hosting an evening of live music, fellowship and stories. The concert features Brandon Heath, Nicole Nordman and Love and the Outcome. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for community members. BLU Entertainment is promoting the event. They “exist to provide entertainment to both JBU students […]
A collection of archaeology exhibits, dinosaurs and art will furnish the honors house at a Night at the Museum party this Saturday as this semester’s biannual Venue display. Hosted by the honors program, the event will begin at 8 p.m. Hannah Nester, the associate director of events for the honor’s […]
Walmart has finally responded to the pleas to increase minimum wage for their employees. Leaders announced that by January 2016, starting pay will increase to $10 per hour. “An associate’s work is valuable. Walmart is making meaningful changes to its pay structure and will raise its current U.S. associates’ wages […]