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Maughmer Lifts Yellow Jackets Over Ashland

by Josh Decker Cedarville men’s basketball put together a strong performance and earned their third straight victory Saturday afternoon with a 74-71 victory over G-MAC newcomer Ashland. The result improves the Yellow Jackets’ record this season to 4-3, including a strong 2-0 start in the G-MAC. Branden Maughmer erupted for 27 points while pulling in 10 rebounds. Maughmer finished the game with an extremely efficient 9-10 shooting from the field and has now had a 27 plus point ...

Cedarville Takes First Big Loss to No. 11 Ashland as Injuries Pile Up

by Abigail Hintz Cedarville faced their biggest test on Saturday afternoon taking on G-MAC opponent No. 11 Ashland, but were unable to make it happen, falling 79-52 in their first big loss of the season. The Lady Jackets are now 4-2 on the season and 1-1 in the G-MAC. The Jackets were led by senior Emily Chapman with 16 points and five rebounds. Sophomore Lydia Sweeney stepped up with 12 points and senior Allison Mader had a solid all-around performance with eight points and a team-high ...

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 ...

‘Belfast’ is a Film for the Heart and the Soul

By Sam Acosta “Belfast” is a beautiful example of an accessible arthouse film. Even with its short hour-and-a-half runtime, it takes the viewer on a complete emotional journey that raises questions about family, parenthood, marriage and the meaning of home. This semi-autobiographical film takes place in Belfast, Ireland in 1969, where tensions are rising between the Catholic and Protestant populations. We watch as the young boy Buddy and his family are faced with an impossible choice: ...

‘Tick, Tick…Boom!’ Soars as a Showcase of Unexpected Talents

By Ben Hiett “Am I cut out to spend my time this way?” So asks Jonathon Larson, the real-life Broadway composer and playwright who is the focus of this film. Directed by Broadway extraordinaire Lin-Manuel Miranda with a screenplay penned by “Dear Evan Hansen” writer Steven Levenson, “Tick, Tick...Boom!” is an adaptation of a solo rock opera originally composed and performed by Larson himself. Written before his most famous musical “Rent," the show tells the story of Larson’s ...

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 ...

Streaming Services: The Binging Revolution and Its Consequences

By Josh McClain Fifteen years ago, binging referred to the overconsumption of alcohol, money or other abusable substances—not something most Christians take pride in. Now, teens and young adults use the same word to describe watching through hours of the latest movies and series on streaming platforms like Netflix or Disney Plus. Just as word connotations morph over time in response to cultural change, the “binge” revolution represents a response to the emergence of accessible streaming ...

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 ...