Ministering to the Sojourner in Our Land
by Rebekah Erway
With over 125 refugees arriving in Dayton, Ohio, in 2018 alone (according to Catholic Social Services), Cedarville students have a unique opportunity to minister to a disadvantaged group of people who live only 30 miles away.
Many students seem to be aware of this opportunity. Of those surveyed by Cedars, only two percent said they were unfamiliar with the global refugee crisis, and over 21 percent said they have been involved in refugee ministry during their time at Cedarv...
Lady Jackets Softball Swept by Indy
by Joshua Stevens
A Lady Jackets comeback was stopped just short in the second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday, as Cedarville softball lost both of its games against Indianapolis 5-2 and 8-3. The two losses bring the Lady Jacketsâ seven-game win streak to an end.
The Lady Jackets (23-13, 12-2 GMAC) had opportunities to score in the first game, but were unable to take full advantage. They had the bases loaded in each of the first three innings, but came away with just two runs. No Lady ...
STP Preview: âThe Giverâ
by Katie Milligan
Remy Pattersonâs upcoming senior theatre project, âThe Giver,â will be performed on April 20th at 7 p.m. at Alford Auditorium. It will stand out as a unique, challenging, and thought-provoking production.
Patterson said his passion for the theater began at a young age and has only grown in his time at Cedarville.
âOne of my favorite things is the ability to tell a story [and] to see that people are impacted by it,â Patterson said.
Patterson chose Eric ...
Marauder Battalion Wins Spring FTX
by Brianna Saucier
Cedarvilleâs Army ROTC program traveled to Fort Knox, Kentucky to meet with cadets from Wright State University and the University of Dayton from April 5 to April 8 to conduct their annual Field Training Exercise (FTX). Â
The purpose of FTX is to prepare juniors for new leadership positions and Advanced Camp -- a month long summer boot camp -- while also developing senior cadetsâ ability to organize large scale operations. Â Â
With over 150 cadets, three battal...
Highlights: SoFresh
A look into the SoFresh party on Saturday, April 14, 2018.
Photos by Jessica St. Onge
Impress From a Distance, Impact Up Close
Cedarvilleâs HeartSong seeks genuine worship through music and ministry
by Katie Milligan
Cedarville Universityâs HeartSong worship ministry has been turning hearts to Christ through song on campus, at churches and at summer camps for over a decade. Now, theyâre gearing up for the production of a live album.
Jim Cato, the associate vice president of Christian Ministries, has been involved with HeartSong from its beginnings. He first took a job at Cedarville in 1983 as the overseer of ...
#SilenceIsNotSpiritual: A Call for Church Leaders to Stand Up for Sexual Abuse Victims
By Gabbriella Kabler
The #SilenceIsNotSpiritual movement took place during the season of Lent in order to bring awareness and healing to the growing dilemma behind the #MeToo and #ChurchToo movements. Movements such as these utilize social media and the hashtagging feature as a resource to speak up for themselves and other victims of abuse.
Specifically, #SilenceIsNotSpiritual included a written statement on their website detailing their mission as well as periodical blog posts telling the ...
Just Sayin’ – Women & Jesus & the Church (Oh My)
by Alex Hentschel
Who am I, as a Christian woman?
This is a nuanced question, and a weighty question, and I bet youâre wondering, âWhy is that opinion column girl who wrote about dating and fake New Yearâs resolutions about to discuss an actual issue with real consequences? She should stick to Buzzfeed-esque listicles.â
I understand your concerns. Donât worry â this will still be snarky. Iâll still crack some jokes. But I want to focus our attention a little bit on something ...
Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe?
By Timothy Mattackal
Artificial intelligence, or AI: what exactly is it? What does it do? How much should we trust it?
There are numerous questions we could ask regarding this issue, and many of these concerns were brought into focus several weeks ago when an Uber self-driving car struck and killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona. The accident resulted in the first fatality from a self-driving car accident in history, and as a result, Uber and other developers of self-driving vehicles tempor...
Play Review: âKen Ludwigâs Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mysteryâ
by Kaileigh Willis
Cedarvilleâs production of âKen Ludwigâs Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mysteryâ kept its audience intrigued and laughing during its opening night on Thursday April 5th.
A comical retelling of Arthur Conan Doyleâs âThe Hound of the Baskervilles,â Ken Ludwigâs production follows the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes (Will Douglas) and his partner Dr. Watson (Jordan Fredericks) as they are called to crack a baffling case. After Sir Charles Baskervilleâs ...
