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Cedarville Students’ Involvement in Local Churches

By Anna Harman Many students make it a priority to attend and get involved in a local church during their time here at Cedarville University. When students get involved in the local church, they build relationships, foster their faith in God, learn what it means to serve, and gain more insight into what it means to be an active part of a church body.  Brianna Pacecca, junior Civil Engineering major, attends Crossroads Christian Church in Washington Court House, Ohio. It is about 30 ...

On Spring Weather 

By Heidie (Raine) Senseman  April is the cruelest month, breeding lilacs out of the dead land, mixing memory and desire, stirring dull roots with spring rain. -T.S. Eliot, The Waste Land Let’s begin with a brief lesson in literary interpretation. When T.S. Eliot wrote of April’s cruelty in his five-part, 434-line poetic masterpiece, he wrote with a mixture of irony and sincerity. Ironic: that April’s renewal and life strike us as more nurturing than cruel. Sincere: ...

‘Jesus Revolution’ is a film that explores hope in a hole of darkness.

By: Laci Strouse As I walked into the movie theatre, I had no idea what to expect. I had no prior knowledge of what this movie would be about. I saw there was a new Christian film out and immediately purchased tickets. After watching the film, I had no regrets.  “Jesus Revolution” was set in the late 1960s in California. The film begins with the main character Greg (Joel Courtney) meeting some private school students. It didn’t take long for them to influence Greg to join ...

Why ‘Miraculous’ is worth watching

By Kristina Birt “Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir” is a French anime created by Thomas Astruc that takes place in modern-day Paris. The original idea for the show contained darker themes and was targeted toward adults. It ended up being more cutesy and targeted toward children ages seven and up.  The universe of “Miraculous” has a lot of lore that is introduced in episodes “Origins: Part 1” and “Origins: Part 2.” Part 1 begins by showing a miracle box, a ...

Behind the Scenes: AYO Dance Company 

Filled with movement and fun, Ayo is a dance organization on campus that provides a way for students to express themselves with their God-given talents in dance. Watch and listen as they tell more about the joy in being in this organization. Ayo will also be having their Spring Showcase from March 31st and April 1st at 7pm and would love to have you there! Tickets are on sale right now!  Filmed and edited by Jernice Toh and Alisa Bershak

Abby Jo Journals: Encouraging girls to embrace Biblical femininity

By Ella Smith Hailing from Salem, Arkansas, Abby Jo Thompson noticed a need in her high school, in her peers and young women in general. There was a lack of strong biblical influences in many girls' lives.  “I started really seeing a need for young women to understand God’s design for them and how beautiful and good it is,” Thompson, who is a sophomore Professional Writing and Informational Design major(PWID), said. This inspired her to start her Instagram account, named ...

Movies, Movies, Movies

This week, Janie and Sam sit down and talk about their favorite movie releases of the year, and what is still to come in the future. From the Horror movie "Meghan" to the "Mario Kart movie", they got it covered! 

New coach, new philosophy, new direction: Cedarville baseball head coach Matt Richter

Part 1 of a series: Desire and simplicity By Jonathan Snyder Cedarville baseball head coach Matt Richter keeps things simple. Simple practices, simple philosophy, simple tactics. Even his office setup is simple, with baseball memorabilia decorating the walls. Historical pieces complement a photo on his desk of Richter’s family at a baseball game. Matt Richter Glance aimlessly and you miss the Junior College World Series ring he has on display in the far-right corner, a milestone ...

Cedarville women’s basketball welcomes new head coach Addy Miller

By: Maggie Fipps 120 days ago, Drury University’s assistant women’s basketball coach Addy Miller studied her team’s play against the Cedarville Lady Jackets, as the schools met for the first time in the school’s history.  Today, she met Cedarville’s athletic staff as the new head women’s basketball coach.  “Yeah, I realized you guys like to shoot it,” said Miller about her first meeting with Cedarville. “I like to shoot it. Back to my philosophy and my ...

‘The Last of Us’ episode eight is a horrifying battle for survival

By Ben Konuch “But if you can’t find a way to trust me, then yes, you are alone.” What do you do when the person you trust more than anyone else in the world to protect you suddenly leaves you alone and vulnerable in a world desperate to tear you apart? This is the terrifying reality that Ellie has to face in episode eight of “The Last of Us,” which seeks to adapt one of the most emotional and controversial segments of the game and does so in an uncomfortable yet masterful ...