‘The Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim’ brings deep-cut Tolkien to life
By Janie Walenda
This review contains spoilers for “The Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim”
Confession time: fantasy isn’t really my thing. While I enjoy it, it’s not something that I get invested in or seek out. It’s entirely possible that my apathy towards fantasy is an attempt to balance my brother’s obsession with it, especially when it comes to J. R. R. Tolkien’s work.
He’s read every book, brought the Silmarillion on our five-day vacation and, as I write, is ...
‘Arcane’ ends with a bang
By Janie Walenda
“Sometimes taking a leap forward means leaving a few things behind.”
What is “Arcane” about? Its sprawling plot lines and interwoven character arcs make it difficult to pin down. But the answer to this question is pivotal for both the highlights and the letdowns of “Arcane’s” final act.
When I asked my brother what “Arcane” was about before he watched season two, his answer focused on the conflict between Piltover and Zaun. This conflict, mirroring ...
‘Six Triple Eight’ is my new favorite wartime movie
By Danielle Cherry
The true story of “Six Triple Eight” follows a battalion of black women tasked with the impossible mission of sorting out seven million pieces of mail piled up over ten months. Facing discrimination and feelings of unworthiness, the women push on fighting to make both the deadline and their ability known.
Following the life of Lena Derricotte (Ebony Obsidian), the film begins when Lena receives the tragic news that the love of her life, Abram David, died in ...
GO Conference turns students to missions through the church
By Bella Agnello
Despite a one day delay due to a heavy snowstorm, GO Conference was a radical hit, charging Cedarville’s students to get involved in their local churches. Speakers challenged them to reconsider the importance that the church plays in the worship of God through missions. To close the conference, a brand-new prayer night event offered students a place to reflect and talk to God about the present and future state of the mission field.
Over the course of the conferen...
Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes: Between Borders pre-screening event
By Chelsea McKanna
Despite snow and cold temperatures, the DeVries theater drew a group of over 50 students and faculty together to watch a pre-screening of the film Between Borders, written and produced by Isaac Norris. The event, organized by Assistant Professor of Broadcasting, Digital Media, and Journalism Sean O’Connor, took place on Friday, January 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Just over an hour and a half, Between Borders is a true story about an Armenian family fleeing first Azerbaijan and ...
Cedarville University mourns the death of a student over break
By Avonlea Brown
Over 100 Cedarville students, faculty and staff gathered in the Scharnberg Business and Communication Center room 103 at 4 p.m. on Thursday in a memorial service for Seth Wagoner. Over the winter break, Cedarville received news that Wagoner, a sophomore Accounting major, died on December 16 due to a car accident.
Dr. Jon Wood opened the ceremony with a sermon on John chapters 15 through 17 and excerpts from Wagoner’s obituary. Family and friends of Wagoner, ...
Jackets win by staying strong in the face of opposition
By Danielle Cherry
January 9 kicked off the first game following winter break for the Yellow Jackets women's basketball team. With six points for Ursuline and not a single point on the board for the Jackets, the preceding game looked rough. Yet, the Yellow Jackets locked in, sealing a victory in the face of a back-and-forth match.
From the beginning, the Jackets were confused, barely moving on offense and missing shots. A scarcely noticeable crowd played no role in boosting the ...
Missed Opportunities: Cedarville falls to Malone in a nail-biter
By Emily Tuttle
Fighting back and forth with only seconds remaining, Cedarville utilized their timeouts to draw up plays and substitute the right player for each scenario. Their game plan was intact, but their failure to secure defensive rebounds allowed this plan to slip out of their fingers on a night when Cedarville narrowly fell to Malone University, 59-57.
The Cedarville Men’s Basketball team (7-5) lost a physical battle to Malone (5-8) despite holding the lead for over half the ...
A snowy startup at Cedarville University
By Avonlea Brown
Cedarville University’s campus shut down on Monday due to a Winter Storm Warning that started in the afternoon on Sunday and ended Monday night.
The warning proved timely as the snow began in the early afternoon on Sunday and lasted until late Monday afternoon. Wind whipped students back and forth while pelting them with a steady stream of snow. Even the Kubota vehicles tasked with plowing walkways struggled to push through the accumulating snow mounds.
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‘Mufasa’ should win a Oscar
By Danielle Cherry
Pride Rock shines once again in “Mufasa,” retracing the history of the royal line to where it all began: with Taka and Mufasa. Throughout the film, their relationship develops and stretches as they encounter obstacles that hinder them from making it to Milele.
From the beginning of the film, Taka and Mufasa are inseparable, playing in the grass under the watchful eye of Taka’s father, Obasi. By the middle of the film, the viewer is clued to who Taka really ...
