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Thrift Stores in NWA

Oct 07 2021

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Northwest Arkansas has a wide variety of stores and markets to shop at, including boutiques, flea markets, and vintage pop-ups. However, some of the local favorites for college students are thrift stores. Secondhand shopping is becoming increasingly popular, due to ever-changing fashion trends thanks to social media apps such as Instagram and TikTok. Instead of spending money on full-priced skirts and jeans, it is more cost-efficient to buy them secondhand. It not only helps students on a budget, but it also helps the environment. If you enjoy thrifting or are looking to try it, here are just a few of[…]

Oct 05 2021

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No matter what time of the year, students are always at risk of experiencing burnout. Heavy course loads, jobs, and extracurriculars can all contribute to this. For some, burnout can be a difficult thing to escape, especially when work seems to increase throughout the semester with midterms, projects and finals. However, students remain resourceful and find new and helpful ways of fighting off burnout. We asked some JBU students how they deal with burnout and here’s what they said: “Know that it will happen. School gets repetitive and you will, at some point, feel some level of burnout, and that’s[…]

What is the Covenant

Oct 01 2021

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John Brown University has a rich history of commitment when it comes to its core mission of providing Christ-centered higher education for all. As part of this mission, students are required to sign the community covenant at the start of each year. The covenant is a vessel of ground rules to ensure that JBU remains a community focused on Christ-like actions in everyday affairs on and off campus. The student covenant is signed the first week of the fall semester and students are able to review it with residence life staff before signing it. Elements of the student covenant include:[…]

Sep 28 2021

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Planning for life after graduation can be a tricky process, especially if you’re still a few years out. For some, it means going straight into the workforce. For others, it’s the beginning of the long process of grad school and training. For most students, your plans will change over the course of your time at JBU. For some, it changes every semester. We asked JBU alumni what advice they had for students when it came to planning for after graduation. Here’s what they said: “It’s okay to not be where you saw yourself four years ago. It may feel weird,[…]

Sep 28 2021

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One of the many amazing opportunities that students can take advantage of during their time at JBU is studying abroad. With a wide array of international programs and a team devoted to helping students get outside of their comfort zone, students are sure to get connected with a program that will fit within their degree plan. In most study abroad programs, classes offered will give credit for core classes, major-specific classes, or both. Study abroad trips are offered during the summer and during the school year. For the summer, students can go to Ireland, Jordan, Switzerland, or on one of[…]

Sep 24 2021

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While Northwest Arkansas is notorious for its gorgeous views, the bustling coffee shop scene is just as remarkable. As a student, coffee shops are a go-to place for studying, hanging out with friends, and enjoying a healthy dose of caffeine in a fun and relaxing environment. Due to their popularity, some tend to be crowded or expensive, and are not the ideal places for students; not every coffee shop is perfect. Here are some of the top coffee shops in the NWA region: Onyx Coffee Lab – With locations in Rogers, Bentonville, and Fayetteville, Onyx is a popular destination for[…]

Sep 21 2021

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One of the experiences that students have when they first start college is finding a church of their own. For many at JBU, they are hours away from home so their church search starts from scratch. The process of finding a church can sometimes be difficult, especially in Siloam Springs; it has been said at one point, Siloam set a world record for most churches per capita. When you factor in all of the options with the fact that students are still making their faith their own, it seems like a lot. However, JBU students have consistently found ways to[…]

Sep 17 2021

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At JBU, one of the unique things that students get to experience are the weekly moments of worship, prayer, and fellowship at weekly services designed for fulfilling the chapel requirement. The requirement, which helps keep with JBU’s core mission of providing Christ-centered higher education to students, can be met in two main ways: attending chapel services, which occur at 10:30 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and attending the Gathering, which occurs at 9:00 pm on Sundays. At chapel, students get to worship with a live student band and listen to JBU professors, guest speakers, and JBU’s Chaplain, Keith Jagger, give[…]

Sep 14 2021

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JBU offers a variety of extracurriculars, such as the Honors Program, Student Government, Student Events and Activities, The Threefold Advocate Newspaper and more. However, many students on campus find themselves so involved that they worry about juggling classes, work, and all of their activities. We asked some current JBU students how they manage it all. Here’s what they said: “It’s okay to try things out and then walk away. College has a lot of opportunities for you to find out what you like and figure out your place. You have the freedom to try so many different things out. Once[…]

Sep 10 2021

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John Brown University offers a wide variety of extracurriculars, but few are quite as popular as intramural sports. These sports give you the opportunity to participate in a group activity without having to make the full-time commitment of varsity sports. The purpose of these is to allow students to have fun and take a break from studying, while also making friends and forming relationships. Some of these include: Sand volleyball: This intramural is new to JBU, with new courts being installed near Hutchinson Hall just last year. These courts, as well as the courts in downtown Siloam Springs, are perfect[…]

Archive - 2021

Thrift Stores in NWA

Avoiding Burnout

What is the Covenant

Planning for Post-Grad

Study Abroad

NWA Coffee Shops

Finding a Church

Chapel and the Gathering

Juggling Extracurriculars

Intramurals