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The last generation of Holocaust survivors is passing away. Educators believe that the history and education of the Holocaust must live on past the grave, and are trying new ways to make the stories more tangible. On Nov. 13 the Psychology Department and the John Brown University Honors Program sponsored […]
Five men walked onto the front of the stage as the opening of ‘Bye Bye Bye’ by N’SYNC blares from the speakers. A crowd of girls swarms the stage screaming, reaching for their hands with excitement as their preteen dream of seeing their favorite boy band is finally realized. Last […]
Looking at the media on any given day, it’s clear that same-sex marriage is an ongoing conversation in every state. On May 17, 2004, Massachusetts became the first to legalize same-sex marriage. The most recent state to allow same-sex marriage is Kansas according to Boston Globe. The process of legalizing […]
The capital of the United States now sanctions the use of marijuana for recreational purposes. Alaska, Oregon and Washington, D.C. joined Washington State and Colorado as Marijuana-friendly zones this past month. Residents of these states 21-years-old and over may now freely consume the weed at their leisure. Spokesman of the […]
Senior Rebekah Veldhuizen has found a new passion in an art form known as Capoeira. Combining rhythm, dance, martial arts and cultural history, the Afro-Brazilian practice attracts many different people for many different reasons. The Brazilian Arts Foundation says of Capoeira, “If you ask 10 people to describe Capoeira, you […]
Tomorrow, John Brown University will host the Southwest Conference on Christianity and Literature. The question guests and keynote speaker Randy Boyagoda will be answering: “Has Literature Lost Its Faith?” Expressing some thoughts trying to answer that very question, Professor Jessica Wilson hasn’t seen an absence of Christian literature. Rather she […]
Brittany Maynard was a 29-year-old who was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and decided to take her life legally on Saturday. Her situation has raised questions about how faith fits into this situation, and John Brown University professors share their thoughts on this topic. Maynard was diagnosed with cancer last […]
Northwest Arkansas is the home of Wal-Mart, providing jobs to hundreds of residents at various levels. Despite this economic advantage, poverty strikes many NWA residents. Endeavour is a foundation that focuses on taking the resources in Northwest Arkansas and bringing them to the communities that wrestle with poverty. On Endeavour’s […]
Houston Mayor Annise Parker has withdrawn all subpoenas following national right wing and conservative outcries against her city’s actions. The subpoenas were filed after Houston area pastors initiated a suit against the city of Houston for throwing out a petition to bring the city’s new anti-discrimination ordinance to vote. Protestors […]
Arte de Guatemala is an annual event celebrating Guatemalan heritage and displays the talents and skills of the native people. John Brown University is hosting the event selling art and displaying paintings of the people who created it. The profits will aid families and children back in Guatemala. This year […]