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The Visual Art Department opened the Student Works Show in the Art West Building celebrating creativity and passion. 48 students presented multiple art pieces in different mediums and entered a competition to win different prizes in their categories. The student-led art club hosted the opening reception on Feb. 16 and the works will be shown until March 15.
On Wednesday, Feb. 14, a large group of the student body of John Brown University attended the 2024 Valentine’s event hosted by The Student Government Association (SGA) “Blind Dates”. This initiative was first organized by a JBU alumna back in 2023, who due to economic struggles, requested SGA to host this event logistically and economically for upcoming years. After considering the idea, SGA agreed to sponsor it.
As the biggest football celebration in the U.S. started and the tension for the halftime show increased, JBU students attended the Super Bowl watch party this Sunday, Feb. 12, in the J. Alvin atrium. The event was organized by SEA and the J. Alvin staff. It included snacks, commercial bingo, and a lot of thrill watching the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers play.
Under the direction of JBU associate professor and director Josiah Wallace, the theater department has put together what violinist Mary Patterson has described as a “modern take” on the classic play, with innovative lighting and sound effects being put together by the AVL team to emphasize the show’s central messages. This way, JBU has put on a show that has captivated audiences whilst maintaining Williams’ poignant memory tale of familial dynamics and broken dreams.
John Brown University through the Council for International Friendship (CIF) celebrated the Lunar New Year last Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. This celebration comes originally from China. It is a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year in the lunisolar calendar. The celebration was planned, assembled, and executed by the CIF team members. Their objective was to introduce to students this celebration by having various food, activities, and music that commemorate this annual festival. The representative foods offered to the students were dumplings and mooncakes, and the activities they offered were calligraphy and lantern making.
Spring semester for many students is full of assignments, tests, and the business that comes with being a college student. With the fast-track pace of a college student’s life, it can be easy to neglect one’s spiritual health. That is why throughout the semester, student organizations and faculty have multiple events planned that aid in the spiritual growth of students.
We fall in love with the idea of being in love and that reflects the innate desire that humans have for connection, intimacy, and companionship. This resides within every human heart; it encapsulates that in the end, all we want is to be embraced and understood by another soul. Who would’ve thought that a chubby cherub also known as Cupid could cause such a whirlwind of emotions and chaos with just a flick of his tiny bow?
Whether you have someone special to spend Valentine’s Day with or are planning on spending it with your friends, it can help make the day much more special if you have a plan going in. Whether that means going out to dinner or staying in and watching a RomCom, there are plenty of fun and exciting things to do in and around Siloam Springs, Ark. for Valentine’s.
The exhibition “Gingers” presented at the Windgate Gallery, Art West Building at John Brown University, takes its name from the term commonly associated with individuals who have red hair, delving into a unique exploration of identity, challenging societal norms and perceptions. Kieran Dodds, a renowned photographer known for his distinctive style and thoughtful compositions, has gained acclaim for his ability to capture the essence of his subjects.
In a demonstration of creativity and fellowship, students enjoyed the first event of the semester organized by Student Events and Activities (SEA), Bob Ross Painting Night. At the event, students welcomed the new semester by having a fun time showing their artistic skills in the Walker Student Center.