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Cedarville University Has an Expensive Shoe Game

By Daine Halsey Shoes… everyone wears them. Yet, some people are willing to spend more money than others when it comes to their footwear. Some people like to wear a nice, cheap pair of shoes that will help them get from Point A to Point B. Others are more willing to spoil themselves with a small fortune. As I have gone around campus, I have stopped people wearing expensive sneakers, asked them how much they paid for their shoes and took pictures of them. The price of these shoes may surprise ...

ROTC Provides Cedarville Students a Unique College Experience

by Jewell Strock Joshua 1:9, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” This verse emphasizes the values of those serving in the military and those training to serve, including here at Cedarville University. ROTC is a college-based military commissioning program. ROTC focuses on leadership development, problem-solving, strategic planning and professional ethics. ROTC’s objective ...

Brock Is a Brotherhood

by Anna Harman Brock Hall is located at the end of Cedar Lake Drive, and it houses nearly 190 male students. There is a good mix of ​​mechanical engineers, athletes, ROTC, computer science and many others. This dorm is known for its annual Brocktoberfest where the halls compete against each other in games and competitions such as truck pulls, giant tug-of-war, cornhole, spikeball, speed eating, etc. then they finish it off by eating barbecue. The best part of living in Brock, ...

Pokémon GO takes over Cedarville?

by Daine Halsey Pokémon GO came out in 2016, and it was a huge hit. Lots of people were intrigued by the new virtual world that it offered. It was hard to go anywhere without seeing the majority of people looking down at their phone trying to “catch ‘em all.” However, for most people, this was just a fad. They joined the trend, but once the hype dissipated, they deleted the app and never thought about it again. But, for others it became a hobby. In fact, it became more than a hobby; ...

As Finals Week Approaches, Cedarville Students Find Different Ways to Cope with Stress

by Michael Cleverley As finals week draws near, assignments pile on top of each other. The things that need to be accomplished are overwhelming and cause students stress. So how do we handle stress in a way that is healthy and helps us finish everything? “The person appraises it,” Cedarville Professor of Psychology Dr. Kristin DeWitt said. “What am I going to do with it? Is it going to strengthen me or is it going to cause me to become bitter?” There are various ways to think ...

How Three Missionaries Spread the Gospel Message Using a Small Leather Ball

by Chris Karenbauer It was the summer of 2018. Cedarville University’s women’s soccer team went on a mission trip to Costa Rica. Through Global Outreach, they connected with a mission organization called Thrive Vision, which organized games between Cedarville and professional soccer teams. Lauren Lichty was a junior at the time. At the beginning of their mission trip, they played the University of Costa Rica, a professional women’s soccer team. But as memorable as it was to play a ...

Students have Recipes for the Grill in the Chuck’s Dining Hall

by Kristina Birt The grill is the staple of Chuck’s, Cedarville University’s primary cafeteria. Rice Crispy Treats by Kyrstin Stadel Supplies: Aluminum foil from Sub Line (optional) A spoonful of butter from Power Bar or Breakfast Bar A bowl of marshmallows from Breakfast Bar A bowl of cereal of your choice Steps: Take the foil and fold up the edges to make a “boat” shape. Melt some of the butter in the foil on the grill. Spread the butter all over the ...

Tattoos and Christianity: Tattoos are Leaving their Mark on Christianity

By Maggie Walker Tattoos---hate them or love them, the art form is now prevalent in America. In 2020, over a third of Americans aged 18-29 had at least one tattoo. What used to be controversial has entered the mainstream. What thoughts do people have about tattoos today?  Emma Waywood, a senior Social Work major, has gotten several tattoos, starting with a colorful wrist tattoo when she was 16 years old.  “I wanted it to be a reminder to me about God’s providence in my life. It has ...

Memorable Traditions: Thanksgiving may be a Day, but its Traditions Live on for Generations

By Michael Cleverly Thanksgiving is an American holiday that holds an important spot in the year. However, it seems to hold a less important spot with Christmas occupying people’s minds. Despite this many Thanksgiving traditions remain memorable. “Before the Thanksgiving meal we’ll go out and play football,” said Josh Burns, a Cedarville University student and RA of Marshal 1. “After the meal we’ll settle into the living room. The people who want to take a nap lay down behind ...