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The Student News Site of Bob Jones University

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The Student News Site of Bob Jones University

The Collegian

David Veatch, Katelin Orr, James Zhang and Wilbur Mauk rehearse the play. Photo: Mark Kamibayashiyama

Flute Dream staged on boat in fountain

Olivia Thomas October 9, 2020

The graduate theatre students of Bob Jones University made their thesis project, Flute Dream, a unique theatre experience that traveled from Rodeheaver Auditorium to the Bridge of Nations. Performed Oct....

DaVincis Last Supper, the murals vision, was painted in the 1490s. Photo: Collin Bode

Last Supper mural hidden from Hitler, crosses Atlantic

Vicki Olachea October 9, 2020

The Last Supper mural on the Fine Arts building survived a war in Germany and drew crowds in a tourist park in Florida before finding a home at Bob Jones University. The mural’s beginnings were in Germany...

BJU Press JourneyForth Division produces Christian literature for children and young adults.
Photo: Caleb Olivero

BJU Press works through social distancing, sees sales increase

Joanna Scoggins October 2, 2020

Despite the challenges of COVID-19, BJU Press has continued its regular schedule, and the increase in virtual schooling has created an increase in curriculum sales. Laurie Wilson, communications manager...

Executive assistant Shirley Canaday has four decades of experience.
Photo: Mark Kamibayashiyama

Assistants employ soft skills to aid BJU administration executives

Madison Floyd October 2, 2020

Assistants to the executives at Bob Jones University have an eventful and time-demanding yet providential career assisting those in leadership positions. Briley Hughes, assistant to the president of BJU,...

Rob Kapilow was named artist partner for the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. Photo submitted

Virtual artist series to feature Rob Kapilow

Jessica Lovely October 2, 2020

Oct. 8 marks a historic event for BJU. The first-ever virtual Artist Series, “What Makes it Great?” featuring Rob Kapilow, a composer, conductor and music commentator, will be live-streamed in venues...

BJUgrass worked with cinema students to complete two productions.

International festival to air BJUgrass production

Jewel Schuurmans October 2, 2020

The International Bluegrass Music Association will air a 25-minute video of BJUgrass performances today at 5 p.m. in a globally broadcasted online festival. The IBMA is a non-profit organization that...

The voter registration deadline varies for some students’ home states.
Photo: Mark Kamibayashiyama

Students exercise civic duty by casting absentee ballots

Olivia Thomas September 25, 2020

Election Day 2020 is fast approaching, and absentee voting is making it possible for many Bob Jones University students to cast their vote. Voting allows citizens to choose between candidates and policies...

Dr. Sidwell has also taught classes on Black church history

Special topics class teaches Black history

Madison Floyd September 25, 2020

This semester, Dr. Mark Sidwell, a professor in the Division of History, Government and Social Science, is teaching a special topics class in African American history. A special topics class is a specific...

The game show finished taping Aug. 29.

Homecoming to be held virtually

Olivia Thomas September 25, 2020

Bob Jones University is preparing to bring students and alumni together during Bruins Spirit Week and virtual “Homestaying.” Coinciding with Bruins Spirit Week Oct. 5 through Oct. 10, Homecoming will...

Ed Rea has 45 years of experience maintaining pianos. Photo: Collin Bode

Behind-the-scenes technicians keep BJU running smoothly

Johanna Huebscher September 25, 2020

Many individuals work behind the scenes at BJU. Ed Rea, the piano technician for BJU, says that it is important to recognize those individuals. “It’s very important for us to realize that there are...

Abbigayle will complete her sophomore year this semester.
 Photo: Lindsay Shaleen

Abbigayle Keown points to God’s purpose through trials

Abigail Vork September 25, 2020

Despite eye surgeries, severe asthma and a myriad of mystery medical problems, Abbigayle Keown, a sophomore special education major, does not let her physical struggles stop her from sharing how good her...

Human trafficking victims, treated like merchandise, cant always reach out for help. Illustration: Alicia DeMott

Human trafficking rises in state of SC

Olivia Thomas September 18, 2020

Human trafficking is on the rise in the Greenville area, and BJU students have opportunities to help stop it. Students can start by educating themselves on the issue. According to statistics from Lyn...

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