Testimony Tuesday: Learning from the teacher
By Bella Agnello
One day in Louisville, KY, a 15-year-old boy understood the Gospel for the first time while riding in a church van.
Though he grew up in the church, Dr. Kevin Jones did not understand the Bible until Deacon David Williams – who was driving the van – shared the Gospel with him on the way to church. He did not know it yet, but from that moment on Jones’ life could never be the same again.
“When you understand your ugliness and darkness, and come to know ...
‘Agatha All Along’ is effortlessly entertaining and compelling
By Janie Walenda
This article contains spoilers for “Agatha All Along”
I’ve been burned by Marvel shows before.
Most MCU shows have followed an unfortunate pattern of starting off strong and crashing at the finale. You see, the superhero formula requires that the climax of the story be a high-stakes action scene. This formula has been mastered in the film format but proven difficult to execute in television.
“Agatha All Along” joins the short list of MCU shows ...
Students prepare their hearts for the election with night of prayer
By Sam Sofio
Students of Cedarville University gathered together at 7 p.m. on Monday, the night before the looming Presidential election, in Alumni Hall to worship and pray for a nation in trouble.
Four university organizations partnered for the event, called Prayer For Our Nation; The university’s chapters of Students for Life, Turning Point USA, International Justice Mission and Young Women for America all participated in leading throughout the night.
The evening began ...
The Tale of Two Halves: The Loss of the Jackets against Truman State
By Danielle Cherry
There was an air of nerves and excitement as the Cedarville University women’s basketball team played their first game of the season on November 8 against Truman State University. This year, the Jackets welcomed seven new freshmen, making the team relatively new to playing together. They fell to the Bulldogs 74-61 in the season opener.
Cedarville and Truman fought back and forth in the first quarter, never allowing either team to hold onto the lead. The Jackets ...
“Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” returns to silly spells and heartfelt lessons
By Danielle Cherry
A powerful wizard, an unsuspecting mentor and magical hilarity await viewers of “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.” Aimed at children, this magical world deals with very adult topics of perseverance and forgiveness. This show in all its silliness and wand twirling would have been the perfect watch for my younger self.
“Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” is a spin-off sitcom of the 2007 show “Wizards of Waverly Place” following the life of the magical and ...
Growing through service: two students share their journey of discipleship in the local church
By Julia Swain
On the first Sunday following fall break, junior Social Work major Bekah Williams walks into Sunday school at Grace Baptist Church in downtown Cedarville, anxiously anticipating being able to see the elementary-aged students after an almost two week long hiatus.
Upon entering the room, she is immediately bombarded with hugs and the sound of excited squeals.
“Church isn’t the same without you here,” one child yells out.
The enthusiasm of the ...
Men’s Soccer Team Claims Victory in Season Finale
By Lauren Vargas
Five days ago, on October 31, 2024, the Cedarville University men’s soccer team suffered a grueling defeat to the Thomas More Saints, their fourth consecutive loss of the season.
The Yellow Jackets were determined to get a shot at redemption, and Wednesday, November 6, was their time to claim it when they defeated the Saints 2-1.
The foggy evening ambiance set the scene as the Jackets walked on the pitch to greet their opponents. Although they had lost ...
Testimony Tuesday: A life on mission for the Good Shepherd
By Bella Agnello
*for the sake of protecting the subject of this testimony from danger in her future work on the mission field, we have changed her name
Growing up in a family and a church that supported missions, Anna was bound to have a heart ready to go and share the Gospel overseas. From a young age, Anna’s heart for missions overflowed from her personal understanding of the Gospel.
When she was four years old, Anna asked her parents if she could take communion, but her mom did ...
‘September 5’ is a deliciously intense historical drama
By Isaac Steward
One of the best weeks of my year happened over fall break when I attended the Heartland International Film Festival. I spent that whole week in Indianapolis, Indiana, where I watched all sorts of films created by passionate and talented filmmakers. It was at the end of this festival that I was roped into watching the early showing of “September 5,” a German-produced historical drama about the American sports broadcasting crew that covered the 1972 Munich Olympics ...
Secret Church: A night of remembrance and a call to action
By Avonlea Brown
*For the purpose of security and protecting students from hostile countries, no name of students who shared their testimonies and their countries of origin will be shared as well as last names of the coordinating students
Seniors and juniors of Cedarville University gathered quietly at 9 p.m. on October 28, in the Scharnberg Business and Communication Center for an event titled ‘Secret Church.’ The night of worship and prayer called students to have a passion for ...
