Testimony Tuesday: Living out of right fear of the Lord
By Bella Agnello
The first time Hugo Cerrato came to Cedarville University was also the first time he flew on a plane, the first time he came to the United States and the first time he left home. At 17 years old, with only two bags to his name, he watched Honduras disappear into the corner of the plane window and dreamed of what God had in store for him in the cornfields of Ohio.
There was no going back.
A junior Economics and International Studies major, Cerrato knows that every ...
‘Ballad of a Small Player’ requires audiences gamble 101 minutes for an uncertain payout
By Teagan Warren
Edward Berger, the director of “Ballad of a Small Player,” is known for other films on my watchlist including, “All Quiet on the Western Front” (2022) and “Conclave” (2024). Most recently, he presented a stunning, detailed filming style in his film adaptation of the book “The Ballad of a Small Player.”
At the time of review, this film was ranked number six in movies today on Netflix. It depicts a man who calls himself Lord Doyle as he stays in a fancy ...
Leanna Crawford opens the ‘Still Waters Tour’ in Xenia, OH with style
By Amelia Morris
You may not have heard the name Leanna Crawford, but you likely have heard her song “Still Waters.” On November 6, 2025, Crawford opened her “Still Waters Tour” with her first show at the Schneider Banquet Center in Xenia, Ohio.
Crawford is a new Christian artist best known for her hit “Still Waters,” from her album of the same name. The catchy and spiritual song features a chorus with lyrics similar to the words from Psalm 23, also known as ‘the ...
Campus Christmas: The elves behind the magic
By Bella Agnello
‘Twas the night of Campus Christmas, when all through the ‘ville, students were decorating – with cheer and with thrill.
Christmas music mixed with the sounds of laughter and conversation as the Campus Experience team transformed Cedarville University into a winter wonderland. Between Friday, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 22 at 2:30 a.m., the team decked the halls with gift boxes, Christmas trees and the likes to usher in the holiday season.
Campus ...
Ruffolo drops 30 as men’s basketball takes down No. 14 Lincoln Memorial
By James Beagle
Junior guard Anthony Ruffolo delivered a dominant performance Saturday night, leading Cedarville to an 85-82 victory over Lincoln Memorial University. His totals of 30 points, six assists and seven rebounds led all players on either side.
The Jackets started slow against LMU, which came into the matchup ranked No. 14 in Division II. The Railsplitters jumped out to an early nine-point lead due to their dominant interior defense, which forced multiple turnovers by the ...
Lady Jackets win big in home opener
By Zeke Dubiel
Coming off a loss against Central State on Tuesday, the Lady Jackets were focused and ready to win. Their keen attention to detail and the overall hustle displayed were pivotal factors in the game.
Starting strong in their season home opener, the Cedarville women’s basketball team defeated Roberts Wesleyan 77-42.
The Jackets had a strong defensive start that set the tone for the rest of the game. After an early 3-pointer from Brianna Zajicek, Cedarville set up a ...
GMAC championship game ends in a 5-set loss to Ohio Dominican
By Danielle Cherry
The final game stood before the Jackets as fans packed out the gymnasium. The back-and-forth match sent everyone’s hearts pounding into their throats. The well-fought battle went to five sets, with Ohio Dominican coming out on top 15-10 in the final set to bring them the GMAC title.
Cedarville and Ohio Dominican were tied 1-1 in regular-season games, making the game not only the championship but a test to see which team was truly worthy of victory. ...
Cedarville beats Hillsdale in tight G-MAC semifinal game, moves on to final
By Danielle Cherry
Excitement was high as the women's volleyball team stepped onto the court to face the Hillsdale Chargers. Energy thrummed throughout the packed-out stands, fans ready to support their Yellow Jackets. On the court, yells of encouragement and determination echoed out to the back of the gymnasium.
In a fast-paced game, Cedarville’s blocking strength, stamina and selfless communication brought them a close three-set victory against Hillsdale: 25-22, 25-27, ...
Men’s basketball wins home opener in blowout; new faces join the Jackets
By Danielle Cherry
Nine new faces joined the ranks of the Jackets as the men’s basketball season tipped off with their home opener against Wright State Lake. Returners and newbies played side-by-side, destroying the Lakers 101-53, showcasing the Jackets' potential to the anticipatory fans.
Head coach Rob Jones came out with a mission: to integrate new faces onto the court. Throughout the night, four or five players would be subbed in and out, mostly comprised of the new recruits.&n...
CU Relief: Turning mourning into dancing
By Sam Sofio
Students from the CU Relief team taking a photo with Everly. During the trip, students worked with an organization that helped with demolition.
“I’m going to braid my hair tomorrow,” five-year-old Everly said. “We’re going to church with them, Daddy! We’re going to church with them!”
Everly’s dad, Jamie, looked down at his daughter, who was pulling his hand in excitement. That evening, with Cedarville University’s CU Relief team, Jamie made one of ...
