“Agatha All Along” wavers between wicked and whimsical.
By Janie Walenda
Raise your hand if you weren’t allowed to read “Harry Potter” as a kid.
As Christians, we’re rightfully cautious of stories that use witchcraft as a source of magic. I feel comfortable watching something if it’s clear that the magic is more fantasy-based than reality-based, as in Harry Potter. If not completely fantastical magic, then the content should portray the witches as evil. The first “Hocus Pocus” distinguishes witchcraft as something exclusively ...
‘Uglies’ leaves a not-so-pretty impression on audiences
By Katlynn Rossignol
In the sci-fi future society of “Uglies,” everyone undergoes cosmetic surgery at 16 to become Pretties and live in a city of pleasure. Until their surgery, youth are kept separate across the river and labeled Uglies. Tally Youngblood can’t wait until it’s her turn to become a Pretty, but her world falls apart when her friend Shay decides to leave their society and join The Smoke, a rebel community that rejects the surgery. Determined to bring her friend back so ...
Testimony Tuesday: Learning to rest in the Father’s love
By Bella Agnello
Sam Sofio, a sophomore Professional Writing and Information Design, never found it difficult to see that he had a loving father. However, seeing God as a perfect, loving Father proved to be more challenging.
Sofio grew up in a Christian household just outside of Cincinnati, OH. His parents raised Sofio, his older brother and his younger sister in the church. Though, it was not until later in his life that he experienced a hunger and thirst for God.
During his ...
Summer Film Recap: Sophie Monastra’s small theater summer
By Sophie Monastra
I don’t watch films in theaters.
I know, I’m bad for the local economy and films are better enjoyed on the big screen as opposed to on my 33-inch Best Buy home TV. Unfortunately, I’d rather wait to rent a film from Amazon–or even better, check out a physical DVD from the library–and enjoy it in the comfort of my couch than spend $20 and gas money to go sit in a sticky theater chair for two hours.
This summer, I became a better person. Unrelated ...
‘Speak No Evil” shows us the danger we allow in for the sake of our comfort
By Ben Konuch
“We've been pretending it's normal since we got here. This is so not normal!”
Human beings do something that I find fascinating. I do it, and you probably do it too without even realizing it. It’s our defense mechanism, our ability to be a chameleon in a group. And if you say you don’t, then you’re probably lying to yourself.
When push comes to shove, people don’t speak up when they’re uncomfortable with something. Sure, if something big enough ...
Summer Film Recap: Janie Walenda’s summer of adventure and action
By Janie Walenda
Like any self-respecting nerdy older sibling, I spent most of my summer watching movies and television shows with my younger brothers. Throughout the summer, we worked our way through “The Acolyte,” “My Adventures with Superman” and the “Planet of the Apes” films.
Oh, “The Acolyte.” While Star Wars has never been known for its calm and considerate fans, the backlash to the new show is similar to the reaction to the once-misaligned prequel movies. In this ...
Domestic abuse panel at Cedarville University teaches what Christians must know about domestic abuse
By Bella Agnello
*For the purpose of protecting the identity of a survivor of domestic abuse and her family, information such as names and last names have been removed from this article
On Thursday, September 19, Cedarville University hosted a panel discussion on abuse titled “Domestic Abuse Panel: Our Responsibilities as Christians in the Workplace.” The panel featured experts who talked about their professional and personal experiences with domestic abuse: Professor Melissa Brown ...
Beavercreek’s Coffee Hub Fills the Coffee-Shaped Hole in My Heart
By Ashleigh Clark
I like coffee shops. No matter where they are, what they look like, or what coffee they serve, all coffee shops have this special place in my heart. Coffee shops present an alternative in a world where teens and young adults are losing real-life hangout spaces. The cozy atmosphere of a local coffee shop makes them great places to bring friends.
I’ve been exploring cafés outside of Cedarville and my search brought me to Coffee Hub in Beavercreek. Some may know ...
Summer Film Recap: Ben Konuch’s summer of scares and suspense
By Ben Konuch
This summer, as blockbuster season came upon us, I found myself drawn to the smaller budget, smaller impact films from Hollywood’s most profitable genre: the horror film.
Three new, hotly-anticipated horror films released during the summer of 2024. "Longlegs,” "A Quiet Place: Day One" and “Alien: Romulus” all released to significant excitement and hype, despite all being in completely different niches of the horror genre.
While “Longlegs” was helmed by ...
