Senior Spotlights
By Anna Harman
Pictured Katie Wyand. Photo Credit: Rebecca Robinson
Katie Wyand
Katie Wyand is a senior Biblical Counseling major at Cedarville. After graduation, she will be moving to Alabama with her future husband, who is in the Air Force. She will be pursuing her Masters of Social Work online through Liberty University. After she gets her masters, she plans on getting a job as a licensed social worker operating in mental health group therapy.
Cedarville has prepared her ...
Internship Spotlights
Kruse works as emergency room tech in the summer
By Bella Agnello
Pictured above Zach Kruse
Zach Kruse, a sophomore Molecular Biology major, works as an emergency room tech at a hospital in his hometown of Newton, Kansas, over breaks. As an ER tech, he takes care of the menial tasks, such as cleaning rooms and reading vitals to monitor patients, as well as shadowing doctors.
"It's easy to learn the book side of hospital stuff, but actually being able to be in a hospital and learn ...
‘Inside Out 2’ provides powerful insight to a unique generation
By Esther Fultz
This review contains spoilers for “Inside Out 2.”
Like many people in my generation, I grew up on Pixar films - “Toy Story,” “Cars,” “Monsters Inc.” - you name it. But if I had to choose my favorite movie, I probably would have said “Inside Out.” The film was released in 2015, but for some reason, I didn’t watch it until early in college when I was studying to be a social worker and it immediately captivated my attention. The film engages young ...
From controller to silver screen: Amazon Prime’s “Fallout” and the rise of television gaming adaptations
By Ben Konuch
Imagine this: it’s 2007, and you’ve just heard that your favorite video game is getting a movie adaptation coming to theaters soon! If you’re imagining accurately, your reaction might be a groan of frustration or a panicked clutching of your non-existent pearls. After all, why should you be excited for another movie studio to fundamentally misunderstand a video game you love?
By 2007, Hollywood had shouted loud and clear that it was incapable of capturing the fun of ...
Ballots, Battles, and Beyond: Pakistan’s 2024 Election
By Laurence Butt
In the heart of South Asia lies Pakistan, a nation of rich history, diverse cultures, and complex politics. Since its inception in 1947, Pakistan has navigated through a tumultuous journey of democracy, military rule, and political instability. Today, it stands at a critical stage, grappling with complex challenges ranging from economic woes to regional tensions, all against the backdrop of a dynamic and evolving political landscape. As the country continues to shape its ...
Rewind to Elliv 2024: oh what a night!
By Bella Agnello
Nuns, Post Malone’s, oompa loompas and Miss Americas pressed against each other, waiting for the doors to open and Elliv to begin. Though the show started at 7 p.m., students started staking out the lines well before 5 p.m.
Elliv is Cedarville University’s big end-of-the-year event the weekend before finals. The night is full of numerous singing acts and skits. Multiple awards are announced throughout the evening, given to pre-elected students and to the best dressed ...
Singer Nathan Duty appreciates many styles of music
Story and videos by Zoe Ekeh
“The first thing I ever started doing was singing – ever since I was little, I sang,” Nathan Duty said. “I think a lot of us that’s the first we connect with is our voice because it’s just part of us.”
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Singing, playing the piano and playing the saxophone are all the musical skills and gifts that Duty has acquired throughout his life. He considers himself to be a vocalist. As a musician, it is a ...
Singing from two periods of music: Carter Foerch’s enjoyment and passion of singing eclectically
Story and videos by Zoe Ekeh
Singing classical music in a recital hall, playing covers of modern songs on a piano or keyboard and composing music are how Carter Foerch displays his musical talent. And those three pieces of his musical pursuits carry different weights in his day-to-day life.
Most importantly – at least for now – Foerch studies classical music performance as a music major at Cedarville University. Classical music has a complex history, and Foerch finds it remarkable ...
Sports journalist builds soccer news site by serving her readers
By Cassie Pietruszka
The tension rose between starting forward Brenner Souza da Silva and the FC Cincinnati soccer organization and no one on the outside knew why.
Souza da Silva was one of FCC’s best offensive players and rumors swirled among fans about why he might be unhappy playing for Cincinnati. Many fans believed that Souza da Silva pushed for a transfer outside of Cincinnati in an apparent disrespectful manner.
Where did this bad attitude come from? Why did he want to leave ...
Isaiah Rubio: A musician with a determined path
Story and Videos by Zoe Ekeh
Musician with A calling
Walking past a concert stage set up with a huge screen, LED lights, and speakers, Isaiah Rubio felt anxiety come over him. This feeling caused Rubio to question if he would ever belong on that stage.
Rubio ignored his interest in creating music until an overwhelming feeling of longing to pursue his musical passion came upon him that day. Since then, he has listened to a calling for using his musical talent.
As a sound ...
