#JONES®

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"A CREEPY TREAT BY THE FOLKS AT JONES® -- STUFF'LL TURN YOU INTO A WEREWOLF.

PIC(S) INFO: Spotlight on JONES® Candy Corn-flavored/Halloween Soda, a limited edition specialty/novelty soda flavor made available during Halloween season only at Target Stores.

EXTRA INFO: The Candy Corn variety came in a 4-pack of cans with a Wolf Man and/or Werewolf design. 📸: Brent Moore & Tiffany Harvey, c. 2008 & 2009.

Sources: www.flickr.com/photos/brent_nashville/4055742391 (Flickr 2x).

[not-so-mundane-after-all]

Continuing with my marvel shows watch, I just started Jessica Jones.

I'm on episode two and I already love this woman. She's like Dick and Donna combined

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<©Travel through time and✨space🌌🚀🌌⌚©>

[wutbju]

BJU Seminary? What's going on with this post for Jim Berg? Did you all fire the editors? I mean, we all know that Jim Berg is "protected®," but why are you saying the quiet parts out loud here?

And no. Jim is nationally® infamous but not as an expert® on anything -- especially addiction. See the GRACEReport.

So here's the text on the page, ftr:

A nationally recognized expert and speaker on addiction in the Biblical Counseling context, Jim Berg was also BJU Seminary’s Dean of Students for an extraordinary three decades. Proof of his infectious joy, resourcefulness and encouragement as a teacher? For 25 years of that time, Dr. Berg regularly attracted 250 students to a 7 am class on leadership. But Dr. Berg is more than a teacher of leaders: he’s a thought leader as well. He has authored 12 books and workbooks – most recently (name of book) – as well as numerous articles in Christian periodicals regarding leadership and, counseling, and discipleship (see www.JimBerg.com). In 2010 he and his wife started a church-based addiction-recovery discipleship ministry, Freedom That Lasts® (www.FreedomThatLasts.com), from his home church, Faith Baptist Church in Taylors, South Carolina, that is now franchised nationwide. Dr. Berg is also an executive committee board member for the WILDS Christian camp.

Well, I guess cultic religion® is a kind of addiction, so maybe he's an expert® on that.

But look:

What's with the "From Database"® and "Also From Database"®? And the "(recent book)"®?

Is this the lowest effort® you all are willing to give?

Yes, all those terms are copyrighted just for you, Jim®!

UPDATE: Since WutBJU has pointed this out, BJU has changed the post:

[savage-kult-of-gorthaur]

HOW TO ENJOY EARTH DAY WITH PURE CANE SODA – STANDOUTS INCLUDE GREEN APPLE & BERRY LEMONADE.

PIC INFO: Spotlight on a really great shot of JONES® Pure Cane Soda bottles in the shape of a lush sphere, and meant to represent the blue/green planet that we all call home – in remembrance of Earth Day 2015 from JONES® Soda Co., USA.

Source: www.instagram.com/p/1yMd2qQtlZ.

[not-so-mundane-after-all]

Can someone wipe Titans from my memory so I can experience watching it for the first time again? I want the "you're the boy from the circus" scene to grab me by the throat and heart and steal my soul as I sign my life away with my blood again.

I'm craving this exact feeling right now

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[manic-maniac-man]

HUgE April 2011

Clad in amor

SIVA

The racing jacket motif has been reconstructed with a unique interpretation.

Its distinctive feature is the six zippers on the front, which allow you to freely adjust the silhouette.

(SIVA) Blouson ¥78,750 (CONCENTRATE) (Phenomenon) Pants Reference Product (The Contemporary Fix)

New Era cap ¥8,400 (Reference price/FAMES) (blackmeans) belt ¥99,750, mask reference product (both FUNNY WEAPON STORE blackmeans/BERBERJIN®)

(Ann Demeulemeester) Cummerbund ¥76,650 (Pred PR) <FACETASM> Apron Riders ¥25,200 (FACETASM)

(banal chic bizarre) gloves ¥18,690 (ADD) Stool ¥33,600 (DEMODE MIX)

blackmeans×LABRAT D.N.I.Y.

The riders jacket, all customized by hand, is available in a limited edition of 27 pieces.

This is one piece from a collaboration series. Its unique presence is what makes it so appealing.

<blackmeans LABRAT D.N.I.Y.) Riders ¥149,100 (FUNNY WEAPON STORE blackmeans/BERBERJIN®)

Shirt from Phenomenon: ¥22,050, skirt: ¥17,850, ring and reference item (all from The Contemporary Fix)

"Stephen Jones" hoodie ¥96,600 (test,) "Rosetta Player" necklace ¥13,650 (Beams Harajuku)

Left_4-pocket design inspired by 1970s riders. Mesh visible in places on the heavy horse leather effectively creates a sense of lightness. ¥134,400 (Miharayasuhiro Tokyo)

Right_This piece is based on the 03_A-1 flight jacket. The cotton wool pine fleece is coated to give it a leather-like appearance. ¥76,650 (Comme des Garcons)

Left_The blouson, which features a design that combines a shirt and a vest, uses cut-and-sew fabric for the sleeves to make it even lighter. ¥39,900 (Yohji Yamamoto Information Desk)

Right_MA-1 made of rayon satin, giving it the feel of a souvenir jumper. The glossy sheen of the material and the natural drape are impressive. ¥44,100 (ATTACHMENT Daikanyama Main Store)

Right_The double-brand with Levi's® is based on the third model but with a different material. The refreshing finish with a marine feel is very much in keeping with this season's style. ¥42,000 (Comme des Garcons)

Left_A variety of details are incorporated into the minimalist design, such as exposed seams, long zippers on the pockets, and a change in material on the back style. ¥37,800 (UNDERCOVERISM)

Left_By using both the front and back of the lamb leather, this piece has a deeper look. The symmetrical design allows you to change the look by opening and closing the zipper. ¥115,500 (blackmeans)

Right_Without any interlining, the stretchability of the fabric makes for a stress-free fit. The rich look created by layering the fabric and the attention to detail are impressive. ¥93,450 (Pred PR)

[savage-kult-of-gorthaur]

A "COTTON TAIL" CREAM SODA OVER ICE SOUNDS ABSOLUTELY DELIGHTFUL RIGHT ABOUT NOW.

PIC(S) INFO: Spotlight on limited edition JONES® Pure Cane Soda Spring Duo Pack featuring Berry Lemonade & Cotton Tail Cream Soda -- Available as an online purchase only.

"Spring has sprung and we have two new limited edition labels available to celebrate! Check out our Cottontail Cream Soda* and Chick Berry Lemonade*. Get a 6 x 6 of each flavor or a 12 pack of each. Either way, they'll make this spring and Easter a fun one!"

-- JONES® SODA CO.

*These are not new flavors. This is Jones Sugar Cream Soda and Berry Lemonade with limited edition labels.

Source: www.jonessoda.com/products/copy-of-limited-edition-jones-spring-duo-pack.

[skarsjoy]

Documentary Now! has a new complete collection Blu-ray set (all 4 seasons) plus a lot of extras!

It was released on February 25, 2025.

Alexander Skarsgård played Rainier Wolz in the first 2 episodes of Season 4 ('Soldier of Illusion' Parts 1 and 2, written by John Mulaney and shot in Wales)

The Wrap shared an interview yesterday (March 7, 2025) ‘Documentary Now!’ at 10: Bill Hader, Fred Armisen and Seth Meyers Pick Their Favorite Episodes of the Delightfully Niche Comedy

Info from Millcreek Entertainment:

Collectibles Included:

28-page Booklet with Introduction by Fred Armisen

8 Mini Poster Cards

Bonus Features

IFC Emmy® Panel Discussion

Behind the Scenes Featurettes

Deleted Scenes

Trailers/promos

Starring:

Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, Helen Mirren

Co-Starring:

Alexander Skarsgård, Cate Blanchett, Owen Wilson, Nicholas Braun, Cameron Crowe, Tim Robinson, Daryl Hall, Kenny Loggins, Alana Haim, John Mulaney, Danielle Haim, Jonathan Pryce, John Rhys-Davies, Aidy Bryant, Kevin Dunn, Michael C. Hall, Tom Jones, Jack Black, Maya Rudolph, Peter Fonda, Peter Bogdanovich, Natasha Lyonne, Michael Keaton, Taran Killam, Bobby Moynihan, Anne Hathaway, Faye Dunaway, Richard Kind, John Slattery, Mia Farrow, Cedric Yarbrough, Tawny Newsome, Paul Thomas Anderson, Este Haim

Director:

Alexander Buono, Rhys Thomas, Micah Gardner

Writer:

Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, Seth Meyers, Rhys Thomas, John Mulaney, Erik Kenward, Duffy Boudreau, Rob Klein, Zach Kanin, Tim Robinson, Matt Pacult, Madeleine Pron, Tamsin Rawady

photos from and order link Amazon.com

*I will let you know if there is any Alex bonus content. His picture is on the cover and inside flap and on disc 4 that I can see so far.

**update - so the Alex content is a new/unseen deleted clip of a table read for 'Bachelor Nanny' with the characters and Alex cannot contain his laughter. Very cute! He's on a couple of the pages in the booklet but the photos used are not new.

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May 2025 Wrap Up

This felt like the longest month ever. And it was kind of sad for me because I wasn't able to graduate as planned whereas a bunch of my friends were. So I'll be finishing the dissertation over the summer, which is really not what I wanted. Oh well. At least there were lots of books!

Books Read: 12

Overall this was a really good reading month. Not only did I read a lot, the ratings were also mostly high. My favorite is definitely Jane Austen's Bookshelf, which is currently my favorite book of the year. I will say I was a bit disappointed with Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear. It's not that it was bad, but it wasn't as good as the other books in the series imo. Books marked with ® are rereads.

The September House by Carissa Orlando - 5 stars

Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear by Seanan McGuire - 3.5 stars

Pamela by Samuel Richardson - 4 stars

Jane Austen's Bookshelf: A Rare Book Collector's Quest to Find the Women Writers Who Shaped a Legend by Rebecca Romney - 5 stars

The Crimson Crown by Heather Walter - 4 stars

Transformations by Anne Sexton - 4 stars

The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck - 3 stars ®

The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie - 4 stars ®

The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie - 4 stars

The Heir of Redclyffe by Charlotte Mary Yonge - 5 stars

The Heroine's Journey: For Writers, Readers, and Fans of Pop Culture by Gail Carriger - 4 stars

Tom Jones by Henry Fielding - 3 stars

Books DNFed:

Jack by Marilynne Robinson - This was disappointing since I enjoyed the first three books so much. But I just couldn't get into this one. The writing felt different and I didn't like it.

On Tumblr:

Not much here, huh?

April 2025 Wrap Up

Book Photography: Jane Austen's Bookshelf by Rebecca Romney

Book Photography: May Book Haul!

Book Quotes: The Crimson Crown by Heather Walter

Book Recommendations for @earlymoderngothic's Birthday

On YouTube:

But lots here!

Currently Reading 5/2/25

April Wrap Up | 8 books read and 1 DNF

March & April Book Haul!

The 18th-Century Novel Project | Pamela by Samuel Richardson

Book Review | Jane Austen's Bookshelf by Rebecca Romney

The BookTube Embarrassment Tag

Book Unhaul! | let's make some shelf space!

June TBR | #tenyearsofbooksandthings, #readhistoricalfiction2025, & more!

BookTube Behind the Scenes Tag

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OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH RETURNS ON OCTOBER 5

OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH returns for Season 2 on October 5, with three new episodes. Max will stream two new episodes a week until the season finale on October 26.

Teaser trailer, key art, and more info below!

The eight-episode second season of the Max Original comedy series OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH, from creator-showrunner David Jenkins, Emmy®-nominated executive producer and star Taika Waititi, and Emmy®-nominated executive producer Garrett Basch, debuts with three episodes THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5 on Max. The season continues with two new episodes weekly leading up to the season finale on Thursday, October 26.  

Season 2 logline: OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH is based (very) loosely on the true adventures of 18th century would-be pirate Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby). After trading the seemingly charmed life of a gentleman for one of a swashbuckling buccaneer, Stede became captain of the pirate ship Revenge. Struggling to earn the respect of his potentially mutinous crew, Stede’s fortunes changed after a fateful run-in with the infamous Captain Blackbeard (Taika Waititi). To their surprise, the wildly different Stede and Blackbeard found more than friendship on the high seas…they found love. Now, they have to survive it.  

Season 2 cast: In addition to Darby and Waititi, season two stars returning cast members Samson Kayo, Vico Ortiz, Ewen Bremner, Joel Fry, Matthew Maher, Kristian Nairn, Con O’Neill, David Fane, Samba Schutte, Nat Faxon, and Leslie Jones. New additions joining the ensemble cast include recurring guest stars Ruibo Qian, Madeleine Sami, Anapela Polataivao, and Erroll Shand, and guest stars Minnie Driver and Bronson Pinchot.  

Season 2 credits: OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH is executive produced by Academy Award® winner Taika Waititi, alongside creator-showrunner David Jenkins. In addition to his duties as showrunner, Jenkins directed the first two episodes of season two. Garrett Basch, Dan Halsted, Adam Stein, and Antoine Douaihy also serve as executive producers. Season two was filmed in Auckland, New Zealand.

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October 2024 Programming Highlights

Friday, Oct. 4 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior and Disney Channel Kindergarten: The Musical “The Witch and I/Berti and the Beast” (1-17) (8:00-8:30 a.m. EDT on Disney Junior/9:00-9:30 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel) “The Witch and I” – Ms. Moreno dresses up in a witch costume, and the kids think she’s a real witch.

“Berti and the Beast” – The kindergartners go pumpkin picking, and Berti picks a lumpy, bumpy pumpkin. TV-Y

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior and Disney Channel Disney Jr.’s Ariel “The Kite Monster/The Spooky Mirror Trick” (1-13) (8:30-9:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Junior/9:30-10:00 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel) “The Kite Monster” – When Fernie doesn’t believe in the Kite Monster legend like his friends do, he starts to ruin their fun.

“The Spooky Mirror Trick” – Flounder uses Ursula’s magic mirror to play a trick on his friends. TV-Y

Saturday, Oct. 5 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney XD Hamster & Gretel “I Think Therefore I Slam/Thanks, But No Pranks” (2-07) (10:00-10:30 a.m. EDT) “I Think Therefore I Slam” – Gretel tries to hang with the cool kids and must protect them from a disgraced mascot.

“Thanks, But No Pranks” – Kevin and Anthony’s desire to be on a prank show threatens their friendship. TV-Y7

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney XD Hamster & Gretel “The Silence of the Tchotchkes/A Car is Born” (2-08) (10:30-11:00 a.m. EDT) “The Silence of the Tchotchkes” – Fred turns to Tchotchke Jones for help finding a new villain that has shrunk Kevin.

“A Car is Born” – Hamster and Gretel fight a man who has fused himself with a car. TV-Y7

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney XD Kiff Full-Length Halloween Special “The Haunting of Miss McGravy’s House” (7:30-8:00 p.m. EDT) In this full-length special, Kiff and her friends haunt a house on Halloween to save it from being sold. TV-Y7

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney XD

Big City Greens “Fortune Feller/No Escape” (8:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m. EDT) Fortune Feller: Cricket tries to avoid a fortune teller’s ominous prediction that he’s going to get a stinky slap. No Escape: In an inescapable escape room, Cricket must decide … family or freedom.

TV-Y7

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney XD Primos “Summer of Hacienda Chills/Summer of Los Bots” (1-23) (8:30-9:00 p.m. EDT) “Summer of Hacienda Chills” – Tater and Lotlot uncover the reason why the summer has been so spooky.

“Summer of Los Bots” – Tater wants payback for being Gordita’s lab rat. TV-Y7

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney XD ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Series “Screambrook” (1-12) (9:00-9:30 p.m. EDT) In this Halloween special, we visit an alternate universe where humans, zombies and werewolves square off in an epic dance battle on the night of Halloween! TV-G

Friday, Oct. 11

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior and Disney Channel Kindergarten: The Musical “Phantom of the Trumpet/Food Glorious Food Fair” (1-06) (8:00-8:25 a.m. EDT on Disney Junior/11:00-11:30 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel) “Phantom of the Trumpet” – Kenji is excited to play his trumpet until he gets on stage and freezes. *GRAMMY®-nominated singer Aloe Blacc recurs as Berti’s Papi.

“Food Glorious Food Fair” – Berti brings rice with pigeon peas to the food fair but worries that her friends won’t like it. *Ana Isabelle (“West Side Story”) recurs as Berti’s Mami. TV-Y

Saturday, Oct. 12

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney XD Hamster & Gretel “Who’s In Charge?/Fools of Engagement” (2-09) (10:00-10:30 a.m. EDT) “Who’s In Charge?” – Gretel and Bailey accidentally release an evil scientist from a VHS tape.

“Fools of Engagement” – Fistpuncher and Footkicker attack the mall while Lauren tries to prove she’s good now. TV-Y7

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney XD Hamster & Gretel “The New Adventures of Super Kevin” (2-10) (10:30-11:00 a.m. EDT) Gretel’s powers are transferred to Kevin, making him into Super Guy. Gretel must compete against fierce aliens without the help of her powers. TV-Y7

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney XD ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Series “The Return of the Living Zed/Paint it Blech” (1-13) (11:00-11:30 a.m. EDT) “The Return of the Living Zed” – Zed is haunted by a digital phantom of his younger self.

“Paint it Blech” – Addison must find a way to silence her inner critic before she gives up on art altogether. TV-G

Friday, Oct. 18 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior and Disney Channel Kindergarten: The Musical “All or Muffin/Bring in ‘da Cake, Bring in ‘da Fun” (1-10) (8:00-8:25 a.m. EDT on Disney Junior/11:00-11:30 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel) “All or Muffin” – A muffin goes missing so the kindergarteners play detective to figure out who took it. *GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Leona Lewis guest stars as Hedgehog Holmes.

“Bring in ‘da Cake, Bring in ‘da Fun” – Abigail plans the perfect birthday party for Albert Applesauce, the class guinea pig. TV-Y

Saturday, Oct. 19 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney XD Hamster & Gretel “The Search for Super Guy/Lorraine, Rattle, and Roll” (2-11) (10:00-10:30 a.m. EDT) “The Search for Super Guy” – Ms. Night, the new journalism teacher, encourages Hiromi to find Super Guy.

“Lorraine, Rattle, and Roll” – Nordle’s aunt is sucked into an alternate universe at his birthday party. TV-Y7

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney XD ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Series “The Dark Side of the Moonies/AWOOtiful Mind” (1-14) (11:00-11:30 a.m. EDT) “The Dark Side of the Moonies” – Bucky experiences what it’s like to be a werewolf.

“AWOOtiful Mind” – Determined to win Seabrook’s quiz bowl, Eliza builds a W-band to help her partner Wynter focus. TV-G

Friday, Oct. 25 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior and Disney Channel Disney Jr.’s Ariel “Fernie’s Dra Konfó/Lucia, Lucia, Lucia!” (1-15) (9:00-9:30 a.m. EDT on Disney Junior/10:00-10:30 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel) “Fernie’s Dra Konfó” – When Fernie forgets his comfort blanket at home, he puts on a brave face in front of his friends by saying he doesn’t need it to fall asleep.

“Lucia, Lucia, Lucia!” – Lucia makes two other versions of herself so she can be at three different playdates at once. TV-Y

Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Junior and Disney Channel Kindergarten: The Musical “Don’t Grow for Me/You Can’t Stop the Beads” (1-11) (8:00-8:25 a.m. EDT on Disney Junior/11:00-11:30 a.m. EDT on Disney Channel) “Don’t Grow for Me” – Radish swallows an apple seed and worries that an apple tree will grow in his tummy.

“You Can’t Stop the Beads” – Berti and Rose open a “bracelet shop” but struggle to make bracelets for everyone. TV-Y

Saturday, Oct. 26 Original Series – Episode Premiere on Disney Channel and Disney XD ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Series “Teeny Witch/The Hunter Games” (1-15) (11:00-11:30 a.m. EDT) “Teeny Witch” – Dae’s lack of self-confidence causes her to shrink!

“The Hunter Games” – Monster hunter Harley returns to Seabrook and tries to destroy the werewolves’ moonstone. TV-G

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LEGO® Indiana Jones™ - The Original Adventures

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[wutbju]

Carter Burton, a member of the BJU Class of 2026, has constructed one more change.org petition for the BJU administration and board.

Bless.

Fundamentalists really, truly believe that if they just ask the Right Way®, the Powers-that-Be will listen.

They never listen. Never. Never, ever, ever. Their job is not to listen. Their job is to command. Your job is to listen.

Hope springs eternal for the rank-and-file. They think that if there was ever a problem it was either:

The petitioner did it wrong or was wrong or said it wrong or whatever.

The petitionee was a uniquely bad egg.

Nope, friends. Nope. The Powers-that-be will never listen. Ever.

But for the record, here's what this almost-done-with-his-degree Accounting Major is asking for. As you read it, remember when you tried this similar approach and what happened? He's no different.

The Issue

Cultivating Christlike Community: A Call for Policy Reform at Bob Jones University Presented by Carter Burton, Current Student

To the Administration, Faculty, and Board of Bob Jones University:

My name is Carter Burton, and I am writing this as a current student who deeply values many aspects of Bob Jones University. During my time here, I have built life-giving friendships, met my girlfriend, and received a valuable education that I will always be grateful for. This institution has impacted me in ways I never imagined—and for that, I am truly thankful.

However, I also write this out of a growing concern. I believe that Bob Jones University’s strong adherence to certain traditional policies—especially those rooted too much in cultural conservatism—has had unintended consequences. Many prospective students who share our core values are being driven away, not by our faith, but by avoidable restrictions that feel disconnected from modern Christian life.

We recently celebrated an increase in freshman enrollment over last year. While this is a positive development, we must be honest: the numbers are still well below where they once were. In a competitive landscape where schools like Pensacola Christian College offer a similar value proposition at a lower cost, it is time for BJU to seriously consider some moderate but meaningful policy reforms that would enhance student life and broaden our appeal.

Below are a few proposals I respectfully submit for consideration:

1. Dress Code Reform a. Shorts:

Currently, shorts are allowed only for athletic activities. This leads to situations where students are expected to walk across campus in heavy pants—even in South Carolina’s heat. Allowing modest shorts (e.g., no more than 4 inches above the knee) as casual wear would be a moderate and sensible change. We already wear them for intramurals and gym—clearly, they’re not considered inherently immodest.

b. Class Dress Timing:

Requiring students to remain in class dress until 5:00 p.m., even when classes end much earlier, feels unnecessarily restrictive. A student who finishes classes at 2:00 p.m. should be free to change into casual attire afterward. This is especially relevant when the Dining Common opens at 4:30 p.m., creating confusion around dress expectations.

c. Hoodies:

In colder months, hoodies should be permitted as part of class dress. If we can wear rain jackets for inclement weather, we should be able to wear clean, modest hoodies for warmth. (e.g. allow from October 1st to March 1st)

2. Social and Entertainment Policies a. Music:

The current policy prohibits styles such as rock, pop, jazz, country, rap, and hip-hop due to their perceived association with “markers of our current corrupt culture.” However, such generalizations deny students the opportunity to exercise personal discernment. A more balanced approach would be to prohibit music with profanity or explicitly unbiblical content, rather than entire genres.

b. Movies:

Allowing students to watch PG-13 movies—many of which are thoughtful, moral, and even spiritually enriching—would acknowledge the maturity of our student body. For example, The Lord of the Rings is a PG-13 series with strong Christian allegory and redemptive themes. Students should be trusted to make wise, Spirit-led decisions in this area.

c. Off-Campus Interaction with Opposite Sex:

Students of the opposite sex should be allowed to meet off-campus in public settings (e.g., restaurants, parks, etc.), as long as they are not traveling alone together. This modest change would reflect real-world social expectations while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

  These are not radical proposals. They are modest and reasonable changes that would better reflect the maturity and responsibility expected of college students who are learning to live out their faith. They also offer a path forward for BJU to grow its student body, remain competitive, and strengthen our testimony. While some might not agree with every single proposal, it is my hope that those who read will still sign in order to raise awareness that Bob Jones needs to make moderate change to appeal to potential students. 

I am not writing this anonymously or ashamedly. I write this in good faith, out of love for Bob Jones University and a desire to see it flourish. I welcome the opportunity to discuss these thoughts further with members of the administration or board.

Thank You.