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Last semester 10 music students at John Brown University reported extraordinarily high scores on their Major Field Test, ranking in the 97th percentile nationally. The Major Field Test is required of all music students who have finished “pre-performance” coursework at the university. This is essentially musical core, which focuses on […]
Only 52 percent of Christians profess to sharing their faith with unbelievers, according to an article published last year by Barna Group, an organization well-known for its religious surveys. Professor Jerry Root from Wheaton College addressed the lack of Christian participation in chapel last Thursday: “If God answered every prayer […]
This year the Chemistry department at John Brown University is starting a two-year trial for the CH3 Chemistry program. The new program will help the University’s Chemistry program become more unique and hopes to attract more chemistry and biochemistry students. The program is focused on expanding the chemistry experience outside […]
Students and professors will contest to see who knows the most trivia in the competition “Are You Smarter Than a College Student.” Hosted by the Honors Executive Council, the competition will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. Sophomore Lana Bromling, a member of the council, explained the […]
After the results of the Scottish independence referendum some John Brown faculty and staff are not convinced. Over 90,000 Scotts have signed a petition calling for a recount of the Scottish vote, claiming foul play, but the response from JBU students and staff is overwhelmingly suspicious toward claims of conspiracy. […]
Hundreds of Muslims around the globe are flooding social media with campaigns against ISIS, using the hashtag #NotInMyName to claim that the terrorist group has nothing to do with their religion. The question that the online campaign raises is whether or not Islam can actually separate itself from ISIS or […]
With Homecoming in full swing at John Brown University, students, faculty and community members are enjoying the various events and activities on campus. One of the most anticipated events is the Disney Animated Musicals Showcase. The showcase features students and alumni teaming up to recreate some of the most memorable […]
With a new year comes new adjustments, and John Brown University provides students with the resources and people to help, such as the C.A.R.E Center and JBU counseling center. Many students take advantage of the counseling center, as it is available for all University students, and the first 8 sessions […]
Students may have noticed an increase of safety material in their mailboxes and advertisements around campus at John Brown. Additionally, extra pedestrian crossing signs flash near Hutcheson Hall. Interested students can take self-defense classes in Murray Sells gym. The campus safety department ensured that nothing has happened, but they want […]
Hundreds of people gathered outside the Basement of the Civic Center in Oklahoma City to protest against the Satanic “black mass” event on Sept. 21. According to the Tulsa World, around 350 protesters were outside the building while the event was taking place. The manifestations planned by a group of […]