month : 09/2016 19 results

Suspect arrested for NY and NJ Bombings

Ahmad Khan Rahami was taken into custody on Sept. 19th after exchanging gunfire with police and was charged on Sept. 20 for the bombings in New York and New Jersey that occurred on Sept. 17. He has been charged with five counts of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer, as well as two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm. According to the Washington Post, Rahami is the main suspect in the bombings in Seaside Park, N.J., Elizabeth, N.J. and Manhattan. The bomb in Manhattan ...

Play Preview: ‘Jane Eyre’

“Jane Eyre”  is a classic story of mystery and romance and is coming to the theatre stage at Cedarville University on Thursday, Sept. 29. Written by Charlotte Brönte and adapted by Christina Colvit, the story follows the life of an orphan named Jane Eyre who must stand for her faith and her morals while overcoming her challenging past and finding her way in the midst of upper class privilege and societal expectations in nineteenth century England. Alana Perry, a senior double major ...

Weekly Comic – “Return from the Brim” (Part 4)

Under the Brim presents..."Return from the Brim" Part 4     To follow the Heirloom Cat look for more "Return from the Brim." "Return from the Brim" Part 3 For more Under the Brim Comics, read the 2015-16 series "Vault of Neuroses." "Vault of Neuroses" Parts 1-11 Brian McCray is a senior studio art major and an arts & entertainment writer for Cedars. He enjoys drawing, writing, watching movies and composing short bios of himself.

Preparing for Reaccreditation a Huge Task

With the school’s 10-year accreditation status coming to a close this year, Cedarville faculty and staff are working together to prepare for re-accreditation. This semester, on Oct. 10 and 11, reviewers will arrive on campus from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the nationally recognized major regional accreditor for Cedarville and other schools in the area, including Ohio State University. These reviewers will examine the campus and make sure Cedarville meets the standards set by the ...

Candidates to Face Off in First Presidential Debate

 The first presidential debate of the 2016 election season will be hosted by Hofstra University at 9 p.m. EST on Sept. 26. The debate will mark the first occasion presidential candidates Donald Trump (R) and Hillary Clinton (D) face one another in a live, open forum.  According to the Commission on Presidential Debates, as of Sept 19, candidates will be discussing “America's Direction,” “Achieving Prosperity” and “Securing America.” Thomas Mach, professor of history at ...

New Student Talent Show

The Cedarville Opera House was filled with noise, and no, it was not another play or concert. On Friday Sept. 16, Cedarville’s freshman class came out for the annual New Student Talent Show. The chosen acts included the usual number of songs, with singing, instruments or both finding their way into the mix. A monologue comedy skit, a martial arts performance and dancing ranging from lyrical to the “Evolution of Dance” made their way onto the stage. There was even an almost magical ...

Lady Jackets Take Home Opener

The Lady Jackets won their home opener against Findlay Tuesday night by a score of 3-1. Findlay took the first set, 25-23, and Cedarville took the last three sets by scores of 25-21, 25-14, and 25-23. It is Cedarville’s ninth straight victory, improving their overall record to 9-2. Abby Shelton and Krissy Pratt lead the way for the Jackets with 16 kills a piece. Pratt also lead the team in digs with 15. Rachel Krikke added 13 kills and six blocks. Kristin Cardwell had a team high 49 ...

CU Jackets Volleyball Home Opener

The Lady Jackets emerge victorious against the University of Findlay at CU's annual Volleyball Home Opener on Tuesday, Sept.  20. This event is one of the biggest volleyball events in NCAA DII, said Doug Walters, head coach of the women's volleyball team, and the entire student body was encouraged to attend. The first 1,000 to attend were given a free T-shirt at the end of the event.   [Photos by Anna Pizarro] Last updated Sept. 21 at 11:15 a.m.

Weekly Comic – “Return from the Brim” (Part 3)

Under the Brim presents..."Return from the Brim" Part 3     "Return from the Brim" Part 2 For more Under the Brim Comics, read the 16-17 series "Vault of Neuroses." "Vault of Neuroses" Parts 1-11 Brian McCray is a senior studio art major and an arts & entertainment writer for Cedars. He enjoys drawing, writing, watching movies and composing short bios of himself.

Movie Review: ‘Sully’

Twin trails of smoke spew from the engines of a packed passenger plane. Skyscrapers below grow in size as the shore ahead comes closer. The crippled craft banks down toward the frigid water as an announcement from the cockpit comes over the intercom — brace for impact. The landing of US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson in 2009 has been deemed the "Miracle on the Hudson," but in “Sully,” directed by Clint Eastwood,  this miracle was carried out through the hands of a man, Captain ...