The Foreign Film Series brings the stories and experiences of other cultures to Cedarville
By Ben Konuch
When South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho won the Oscar for Best Picture in 2019 for directing the film “Parasite,” he took the stage at the 92nd Academy Awards with a subtle condemnation and challenge for Western audiences.
“Once you overcome the one-inch tall barrier of subtitles,” he said, “you will be introduced to so many more amazing films.”
This charge to expand our horizons and cultural understanding through films is not just thought about ...
A letter from Prague
By Avonlea Brown
The city of a thousand spires, the city of magic, the golden city, the mother of all cities. The guidebooks did not lie.
I arrived in Prague skeptical of all the hype I had gotten from every person I talked to about my upcoming travels. One city could not be as beautiful, peaceful and interesting as people had said. And yet here I am, sitting on the bathroom floor in my apartment at 1 a.m. so as not to wake my roommates, writing about how Prague has to be one of ...
A Tale of Two Adaptations
‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ and ‘Avatar the Last Airbender’ back in thespotlight
By Janie Walenda
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was the age of falling in love with excellent children’s media, it was the age of heart-crushing horrible live-action adaptations. 2000s kids really had it all.
“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” and “Avatar the Last Airbender” mirror each other throughout their history. Both debuted in ...
Local Missions; Big Impacts
By Ashleigh Clark
Pictured above: In the fall of 2023, a panel discussion titled “Disability is Not A Dirty Word: Navigating Inclusivity” gave students the opportunity to hear from people andtheir families about living with disabilities. The panel also advised on how the church can help families.
Have you ever seen those adorable puppies trotting around campus? Maybe you have petted these puppies, enjoying their adorable presence. They certainly are cute additions to campus life. ...
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 ...
