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The issues of 19th century slavery and 21st century undocumented immigrants are hauntingly similar. Abraham Lincoln’s speeches and letters have changed the way I approach immigration reform. Although Lincoln addressed social arguments, he approached emancipation of slaves mainly through a single overriding value: universal liberty. Lincoln believed that the Declaration […]
Drama ensues in the Kardashian household. Kim and Kanye are officially getting married and everyone is excited. However, other big news is happening with mom and dad–Bruce and Kris Jenner. Arguments have been had, anger has taken its toll, and they’re getting a divorce. And all I’m thinking is: when […]
First Mock Rock… then what, the TP Game? Candlelight? Traditions are what create and sustain the JBU community that we all claim to admire so much. When we The Threefold Advocate heard this beloved event was in danger of extinction, we decided to become the University’s equivalent of Greenpeace, jumping […]
Google “women’s Halloween costumes” and try to find an outfit that doesn’t show the model’s bust popping over the costume’s top or her legs stretching from beneath the gaudy get-up that covers only one-third of her thighs. Google “little girl Halloween costumes,” and the selection you see will consist mostly […]
Within the safe confines of the JBU bubble, we often forget there’s a world out there. Sometimes, we forget we live in a town… a town that expands beyond our college campus. God has given each of us an average of four years to spend in Siloam Springs. We The […]
Terrorists attacked my country. I was playing at a frisbee tournament when I heard the news. Sitting in the grass with the sun shining on my face, waiting for my turn to sub in, I heard from a friend that gunmen held Nairobi’s Westgate Mall under siege. It’s hard to […]
As I was approaching high school graduation in the year 2000, everyone seemed to tell me, “College will be the best four years of your life!” Looking back, though, I wish someone had told me instead, “Mandy, your first year of college will be a big transition. And many times, […]
Monday felt eternal, Tuesday was full of worry about Wednesday, Wednesday carried the hope of Friday, and now Thursday just feels like a slow elevator taking us to this weekend’s penthouse. I’m stressed, homesick and in need of food and a good night’s rest. But something kind of crazy happens […]
Now is the time of the year when, as a college student, I am frequently asked, “is everything piling up yet?” The “everything” is schoolwork, a social life and sleep. For me, the closer I get to midterms, the more it seems that tests, quizzes and papers are all deciding […]
Internships allow college students the opportunity to learn in an authentic and challenging environment. Firsthand experience, whether at Walmart headquarters or a local adoption agency, provides time for interns to build relationships and make contacts for future work opportunities. Priceless as internships may seem, however, we at The Threefold Advocate […]