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‘We Have a Ghost’ embraces cliches in a comedic ghost story

By Katlynn Rossignol The Presley family moves into a new house and finds Ernest, the awkward ghost of a middle-aged man, haunting their attic. Jahi Di'Allo Winston plays Kevin Presley, who becomes Ernest’s friend and wants to help him move on to the afterlife, while his dad Frank, played by Anthony Mackie, sees Ernest as the family’s ticket to fame and fortune. After Frank posts videos of Ernest, eccentrically acted by David Harbour, to YouTube, he quickly becomes an internet phenomenon ...

 Building You Up: Resound Radio

Resound Radio is Cedarville’s student radio station, and has been on the air for 33 years! Station Manager Chloe Hunt and Professor Jim Leightenheimer share how Resound has impacted them, why student radio is important, and how students of any major can lend their voice to campus. Filmed and edited by Nathan Freeman

‘The Wingfeather Saga’ episodes 4-6 improve a solid foundation

By Sophia Monastra After a several-week hiatus, “The Wingfeather Saga” has finished its first season, and I couldn’t be more pleased with how the show has developed. Searching for a way to save his friend Sara Cobbler, Janner and his siblings are rescued from local wildlife by Peet the Sock Man, who somehow connects to the Igiby family’s secrets. After the Fangs of Dang discover jewels from the destroyed kingdom of Anniera, the Igiby family is arrested. With Peet’s help, they ...

Cedarville University’s Synergy Initiative continues on campus with Church Multiplication Panel

By Avonlea Brown The Synergy Initiative officially launched on March 15, 2023, after a year of planning by Dr. Jon Wood, Dr. Jeremy Kimble, and others at Cedarville University.  “Our hope is that students will recognize the amazing training they are already receiving in the classroom and beyond here at CU and think about how they will use that strategically as a disciple of Jesus Christ,” Kimble said. It continued on campus on April 5 with a guest speaker, Executive Director ...

AEI Executive Council Promotes Discernment in Politics at Cedarville University

by Noah Tang The American Enterprise Institute (AEI), a leading public policy think tank, maintains student chapters within various colleges and universities. Cedarville University hosts one of these chapters, which is led by an executive council composed of six undergraduate students. Together, they plan and host events that advance AEI’s mission of bettering the political situation for a safer future. Benjamin Mays, a senior political science major, serves on the executive council at ...

The Rise of Boba Tea

By Anna Harman Boba tea has become increasingly popular in the United States in recent years. In 2022 alone, the Bubble tea market brought in over two billion USD worth of profit and is expected to steadily increase in sales in the next five years. And students at Cedarville University are not immune to the trend.  At Cedarville University, Boba tea food trucks have come to several different events and Alt Nights. Students often wait in line for up to an hour just to order a drink, ...

Out Soon: Heartsong Live Album 

Every year, Heartsong bands together to create a Live Album. All of Cedarville University is invited to the recording and are welcomed to sing along with them.  Watch Alben interview various members of Heartsong about their experience, and talk with some members of the audience. Filmed and Edited by Alben Augustine

‘Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse’ is the greatest television event of our decade

By Ben Konuch “That’s my… my dying secret, Barbie. Whenever I’m with you, you know my life is always a dreamhouse…” When my roommate first asked if I wanted to watch a Barbie show with him, I thought he was insane. Why would I, a 19-year-old male college student, ever want to watch something Barbie related? But after constant, persistent nagging, I finally caved in and joined a few of my hall friends for a watch party, and that day my eyes were opened.  “Barbie: ...

The Importance of CU Women in Leadership

By Anna HarmanMarch is an important month in the history of women’s rights that brings attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. This month is Women’s History Month and International Women's Day took place on March 8. In honor of this, we talked to some of the women in leadership on Cedarville University’s campus and talked to students about the importance of these women.  Professor of Psychology Dr. Kristin DeWitt ...

Rian Johnson’s ‘Poker Face’ attempts to bring back a classic formula

By Janie Walenda With his new television series “Poker Face,” Rian Johnson confirms that he has a knack for creating iconic detectives. One of the most exciting things about his “Knives Out” films for me is not his subversion of murder mystery tropes, but rather watching Benoit Blanc become established alongside iconic movie and television detectives. One such iconic detective is Lieutenant Columbo, who serves as a clear inspiration for both the characters and plots of Rian Johnso...