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What to do in NWA

Sep 09 2021

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Northwest Arkansas is a beautiful area with tons of stuff to do. However, if you’re new to the area, you might find it difficult to make weekend plans. Here are some of the best things to do in NWA: Explore historic downtowns: Siloam Springs, Fayetteville, Bentonville, Rogers and Fort Smith all offer unique and beautiful historic downtown areas where you can shop, eat, and find a myriad of activities. These spaces are popular for taking pictures and sightseeing, and you could spend hours simply wandering around. Go to a concert: The Walmart AMP is just 45 minutes away from JBU[…]

Sep 07 2021

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When packing up to move into college for the first time you can find yourself stressed out about what you should bring for life in your dorm. For many returning students, they have a list of necessities, or items that they feel they must have in their dorm. We asked some current JBU students what they thought were dorm necessities. Here’s what they said: “One of my dorm essentials is any type of mattress pad! The mattresses in the dorms can be thin, and having the extra cushion is so nice.” – Sydra Stanley, Senior “While packing for college, I[…]

Sep 03 2021

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Dorm Life at JBU is simply unmatched, with each dorm containing unique features, incredible residence life staff, and an atmosphere of togetherness which will ensure you feel right at home as soon as you walk in the door. As far as atmosphere goes you can expect calm, quiet mornings as you get ready for classes, followed by a night of activities and studying. Residence life staff plan events all year long for dorms such as the Hutch Hall Mini Golf Tournament or the J. Alvin Christmas Party. The first and oldest residence hall on campus is J. Alvin. Most popular[…]

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