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Jackets win GMAC tournament quarterfinal game

By Danielle Cherry  Cedarville came out ready, being the No. 1 seed in the G-MAC conference, but so did Northwood, the No. 8 seed. Both teams fought tooth and nail, keeping the audience on their toes, wondering who would come out on top. In a riveting four-set game, Cedarville grasped the win by a hair and advanced to the semifinal game.  “From the very beginning, we knew [Northwood was] going to be a tough serving team, and they never gave up,” head Coach Greg Smith said.  ...

CU in the Ville: Serving the local community

By Leah Angstadt CU in the Ville is a yearly event that comes out of Cedarville’s Global Outreach ministry. Each year, groups of students are assigned to specific houses, assisting with tasks such as raking leaves, cleaning windows and doing whatever tasks the homeowners ask to be done.  “We want to be reflective of Jesus, and how He was always helping people,” said Christopher Manion, a junior Early Childhood Education major. Students are shown transporting the leaves from ...

‘The Diplomat’ season three depicts the complexities of life as a government official 

By Josh Ball What are you willing to do to prevent the next world war? This is the question Kate Wyler tries to answer in Netflix’s “The Diplomat.” After finding out the origins of a terror plot, she must do everything she can to maintain relations with the United Kingdom to prevent the end of NATO. Season three picks up with our political leaders in a tense state, holding the world order in a precarious balance. With new President Grace Penn, played by Allison Janney, the plot ...

‘Predator: Badlands’ offers an exhilarating balance between epic showdowns and wholesome fun

By Gabriel Payne The newest installment of the Predator franchise, Dan Trachtenberg’s “Predator: Badlands,” is an excellent addition to a long list of quality movies. But this movie stands out for so much more than the raw action and adrenaline pumping sequences. It’s funny, heartwarming and thoughtfully deals with refreshingly relevant themes. The film follows the journey of Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi), a young Yautja warrior seeking to claim honor and glory among his ...

Men’s basketball focuses on growth for 2025-26 season

By Emily Tuttle Last season, the Cedarville men’s basketball team experienced a whirlwind playoff journey. After upsetting the No. 1 team in the conference toward the end of the regular season, the Jackets carried that momentum into the playoffs, defeating Findlay once again. But in the next round of the GMAC tournament, against Thomas More, a series of unfortunate events sent the game to overtime, then a strange call led to a one-point loss.  “That's an experience that can ...

‘The Awakening Tour 2025’ celebrates Christ’s victory over sin and depression

By Katlynn Rossignol The Awakening Tour visited Dayton, OH, this November to rock a stadium with some of today’s top Christian artists.  Opening the night was We Are Messengers, a contemporary Christian band originating from Ireland. The group opened with their song “Power,” setting the stage for an evening of escalating energy and fun. Making the most of their 45 minute stagetime, the band featured a keytar solo and some of their radio hits, including “Point to You” and ...

Testimony Tuesday: Finding a faithful God through crippling anxiety

By Rachel Schuck “I’m an average Christian, some people would say, but my life story isn’t average and my testimony isn’t average.” Faith DiBenedetto, a sophomore Communication major at Cedarville University, grew up in a Christian household surrounded by many godly influences. At five years old, DiBenedetto surrendered her life to Christ after having a conversation with her dad. While she understood Christ’s sacrifice for her sin, DiBenedetto believed one significant ...

Guilmero del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ is a terrific retelling of a classic story

By Cadence Powers “Frankenstein,” the newest installment in Del Toro’s Gothic film collection and a modern adaptation of Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, hit select theaters on Oct. 17. Marked by beautiful visuals, powerful writing and a moving soundtrack, the newest installment in “Frankenstein” adaptations demonstrates why Del Toro’s work is so well known for its gothic aesthetic.  The movie opens on a vessel bound to reach the North Pole amongst a Frozen Wasteland. The crew ...

Young Women for America: Faith and freedom

By Megan Deets Sanctity of life, support of Israel and religious liberty are some of the core issues that Young Women for America stands for. Young Women for America (YWA) strives to keep young women informed about current events and how they relate to their religious beliefs.  Olivia Hickam, a junior Political Science major and the vice president for YWA, explained why an organization like this is important for women to participate in.  “In such a male-dominated field ...

Cedarville women’s soccer advances to GMAC semifinals in victory over Thomas More

By Tayler Sharp A soccer game in which the only two goals were scored within the last five minutes of the first half.  Though that sounds crazy, it’s exactly how the Cedarville women’s soccer team defeated Thomas More 2-0 on Saturday afternoon in the GMAC conference quarterfinals.  The Lady Jackets soccer team finished the regular season with a 12-2-5 record, entering the GMAC conference as the No. 3 seed. The No. 6-seeded Thomas More Saints (7-10-2) were the Lady ...