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Pope Francis has added to the faith and science debate with an official papal opinion. As a result, faith and science discussions have picked up speed on John Brown University’s campus. On Monday, Oct. 27, Pope Francis delivered an address to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences and espoused his stance […]
The music swelled and the final note of “It Is Well With My Soul” hung in the air before fading into silence. The guests quietly began to exit the sanctuary, passing the three coffins at the front as they went. A soft murmur echoed throughout the building as each guest […]
Students Against Sex Slavery (S.A.S.S.) has set out to collect clothes for previously trafficked women. The clothing drive began Oct. 13 and will end Oct. 31. Kris Gay, one of the leaders of the campus ministry, said that last year the ministry visited Partners Against Trafficking Humans, the only home […]
John Brown University’s student yearbook, the Nesher, starts the year with its theme, “Renewal,” adapting to changes such as a new publisher, a new look and apps that allow students to upload user-generated pictures and see 3-D videos. This year, the Nesher is working with a new publisher. Walsworth Publishing […]
In Northwest Arkansas, the Genesis House, a non-profit organization, is helping people understand what it is like to spend a day in the life of the homeless. According to projecthome.org, during 2013, there were 610, 042 homeless across the United States of America. Of that 610,042, 394,698 live in shelters, […]
Two John Brown University graduates plan to set off on an 11-month mission trip with the World Race. The World Race is “a journey to 11 countries in 11 months to serve ‘the least of these’ while amongst real and raw community,” said worldrace.org. World Race has been sending squads […]
A growing number of immigrants have flocked to Northwest Arkansas each year for the past few decades. According to NWA Online, “About 1 in 6 Benton and Washington county residents are Hispanic immigrants from more than 20 Latin American countries. They number some 74,000, 20 times the Hispanic population in […]
Students at John Brown University have a passion for mission work, whether outreaching locally or internationally. JBU has emphasized locally directed missions, and during this fall break, a team of 12 students served the community of Colcord, Okla. Frank Huebert, director of service and outreach ministries, has seen a need […]
John Brown University’s Enactus team has been working with the Siloam Springs Adult Development Center for almost a year and a half, producing marketing plans and research to help make the center more self-sufficient with regards to funding. After months of planning and an unsuccessful first attempt, the Enactus team […]
It is no surprise that smartwatches are the new up-and-coming product on the market. It started with small manufacturers like Pebble and Megawatch and now even big companies like Sony, Samsung and LG have produced smartwatches. Some, however, are skeptical as to how useful these watches can be. An article […]