User blog comment:IceFireWarden0/Warden's Thoughts: On Jaune Arc and His Weaponry/@comment-3257939-20140303054919

I don't think Jaune's weapon can work well as a Bow. Still, you're probably right about the weapon being exactly what it looks like since it has scratches and blows all over it.

The Aura is the manifestation of the soul. It needs for the user to possess both light and darkness. In the Grimm's case, they are pure darkness so they don't have a soul, much less aura. I believe Jaune's aura is more powerful than the others because the only place where Jaune exceeds his own team and RWBY is his bravery and the resolve of a true huntsman. He is always the first one to jump into battle and do the right thing. Even when he is clearly outnumbered and overwhelmed by the enemy or completely exhausted and all beat up, Jaune never falls back or loses himself during a fight. That is why his aura is stronger than the others, at least, that's how I see it.

Nah, I don't think Jaune's semblance is strength. That's Yang's semblance, her flaming hair is the manifestation of it. Besides, during the DVD commentary; Monty, Miles and Kerry said that Jaune's semblance is like a shield. I think that what happened when Cardin punches Jaune right on his face, his semblance activaded and he became solid as iron. While the others take damage and lose some of their auras, Jaune can completely deflect any attacks as long as his aura can take it.

My own predictions are: Since Pyrrha is famous for her victories on the tournaments (she's even named the invincible girl), Jaune would probably sign his team so that Pyrrha can fight despite she tells him there is no need (she will be worried about Jaune if he fights in the tournament). Team RWBY was excited about the tournament like if it was for sure that they were in already. Maybe it's not that hard to get in the tournament, then again, if that's the case then there is probably a lot to choose from Beacon.