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In an empty Bill George Arena with popcorn kernels and soda lids from the previous nights game all over the bleachers, the Golden Eagle women’s basketball team gathered for practice. The girls began warming up by taking 3-point baskets and stretching, the team split between the two sides of the […]
Super Bowl XLVII (or 48 for those who aren’t Roman) was the most watched Super Bowl game ever with over 111 million viewers. The anticipation for the game was caused by the confidence, or what some have called arrogance, of defensive back Richard Sherman and the rest of the Seattle […]
When students walk into the swimming wellness activity class this semester, they may see a familiar face. Siloam Springs High School’s swimming coach, Stephanie Goddard, is now teaching this wellness activity at John Brown University. Goddard has coached the Siloam Springs swimming team for 13 years. Goddard said she takes […]
“I struggle to adequately put into words how thankful we are,” head coach Kathleen Paulsen said. Paulsen and her team had the opportunity to travel to Brazil over the Christmas holiday for a mission trip. Through fundraising, support and prayers the team was able to minister to the people of […]
Illuminated by the colorful swirls of glow sticks, approximately 60 contestants ran through downtown Siloam Springs Saturday night to raise money for orphanages in Uganda. Hosted by 4 Chicks for Chicks on January 25, Night Flight encouraged John Brown University students, faculty and other community members to get involved, get […]
After being named the Sooner Athletic Conference Champions, the women’s soccer team traveled to California to play in the first round of the National Tournament. Facing no. 4 Concordia, the Lady Eagles suffered a 2-0 loss that ended their noteworthy season. The team is now putting all of their focus […]
The Lady Eagles faced St. Gregorys on Tuesday in Bill George Arena. JBU won the match 60-45. The game stayed at a 0-0 standstill up until the 17 minute mark when No. 35 Kami Garrison made the first JBU basket. With a three-point basket by No. 22 Sierrra Shipley at […]
Nick Woodman wanted a portable camera that he could strap to his wrist to record surfing adventures. What he got was a camera that made him a billionaire. Woodman turned his idea into a company now known as GoPro. The small, wearable cameras that only weigh 74 grams are now […]
The John Brown University women’s soccer team was officially named the 2013-2014 Sooner Athletic Conference Champions after their win against the Oklahoma City University Stars on Friday night. Regardless of playing on the Stars’ home field, the Lady Eagles came out ready to put up a fight. Junior Casey O’Brien […]
The Lady Eagles played their second game on Saturday in Bill George Arena against Crowley’s Ridge. JBU swept the game with a 97-38 victory. Senior Kortni Barenberg scored 22 of the 97 Golden Eagle points, setting a career-high for herself. Barenberg scored the first JBU basket, to which Crowley’s Ridge […]