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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 ...

‘Truth & Treason’ is a tenacious true tale

By Amelia Morris ‘Truth & Treason’ recounts the true story of Helmuth Hubener, a 16-year-old boy living in Nazi Germany in 1942. Helmuth has an incredible gift for writing, is a devout Mormon and loyal German citizen. The movie sets the stage for the audience, showcasing the World War II landscape of Hamburg, Germany. Inside Helmuth’s house, we see him getting ready for his first day at his new internship at city hall. He easily impresses his new bosses with his writing skills ...

‘Bugonia’ terrifyingly portrays the brokenness of humanity

By John Hiett Have you ever wondered what would happen if conspiracy theorists had enough determination and planning to test their actual theories out? “Bugonia,” an absurdist thriller, deals with this exact question.  Two beekeepers-turned conspiracy theorists, Teddy (Jesse Plemons) and Don (Aidan Delbis), kidnap a high-level CEO, Michelle Fuller (Emma Stone). The plot of the movie stems from two beekeepers who have experienced hardship due to a drastic decline in the bee ...