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Office Insider

Office Insider

Collegian Staff March 14, 2014
Some office spaces can be dull and unexciting, an atmosphere that stifles productivity and inspiration; but the interesting collections of these BJU faculty and staff members make their offices stand out from the typical workplace.

Week at a Glance

Collegian Staff March 14, 2014
Pre-Law Forum and Student Body Sky Zone Activity.
Dr. Chris Carmichael extracts venom from a Gila monster. Photo: Photo Services

Venom for a cure: Gila monster venom targets cancer cells

Collegian Staff March 14, 2014
The venom from Gila monsters can kill humans, yet it can also stop the growth of certain types of cancer. Which ones? Dr. Steve Figard and his independent study class intend to find out by making use of the eight Gila monsters in Dr. Chris Carmichael’s serpentarium.
Column: Taking risks

Column: Taking risks

Collegian Staff March 14, 2014
Sixteen-year-old Makenzie Wethington had no inhibitions when she jumped out of an airplane on Jan. 25, 2014 — until her parachute didn’t open.

Why Duke student’s method of paying tuition is degrading, and how Christians should respond

Collegian Staff March 14, 2014
News recently broke about a Duke University freshman who has chosen to pay for her tuition in a way that most students would never imagine. She’s starring in adult films.
Aida to be “grand opera at its finest”

Aida to be “grand opera at its finest”

Collegian Staff March 14, 2014
This semester’s presentation of Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida will be the largest opera production ever to take place at Bob Jones University, with more actors, costumes and unique set pieces than ever before.

Summer school, online classes help students catch up, get ahead

Collegian Staff March 14, 2014
According to 2014 estimates, the number of college students taking at least one online course in an academic year is now up to 5.5 million — a drastic increase from only 1.6 million in 2002. The number of BJU students studying online is also increasing, with a current average of 920 students taking 28 different courses every summer.
Zach Mercado shows his passion for the game on the court. Photo: Amanda Ross

Bruins captain sets example, earns respect as teammate

Collegian Staff March 14, 2014
Splitting time among two school teams and a city league isn’t easy for any basketball player, let alone scoring 32 points in the varsity championship game while maintaining other responsibilities off the court.

White Glove Cleaning Tips

Collegian Staff March 14, 2014
It’s Bob Jones University’s version of spring cleaning. It’s a time set aside to clean the residence halls, not only for the benefit of the students who live on campus, but also to create a welcoming place for coming visitors.

Men’s golf starts spring season at Georgia tournament

Collegian Staff March 14, 2014
Four Bruins teed off the season on Monday at the Reinhardt University Spring Invitational in Georgia. BJU placed sixth in the tournament, which hosted seven schools and 40 golfers. Junior Clay Wiginton and sophomores Blake Counts, Micah Gold and Kyle James represented the Bruins in the two-day tournament.
Worthwhile has been in the business of online marketing since the early days of the Internet. Photo: Dave Saunders

Grad-owned business makes online marketing ‘worthwhile’

Collegian Staff March 14, 2014
Worthwhile is a company that has always been a little ahead of its time: a fact that can be seen even in the name of its website, Worthwhile.com. Today, buying such a clear and concise website name would cost a fortune. But when Worthwhile came on the scene, the Internet was a bit less crowded.

Bruins basketball teams play at regional tournament

Collegian Staff March 14, 2014
When Bob Jones University announced the beginning of intercollegiate sports, the door to a new era was opened. With the announcement of the mascot came unity and a newfound school pride that brought students and faculty together to form what would become known as Bruin Nation.
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