Testimony Tuesday: Learning to lead
By Megan Deets
“When we’re born into a broken world, we have two options. We can go after God and have him satisfy us or numb ourselves from the pain.”
Anna Thompson, a Primary Education major and recently-elected freshman women’s ministry leader, spoke these words from personal experience. Growing up in Pennsylvania, her parents divorced when she was three. Her early years were filled with instability, as she went back and forth from living with her dad to living with her mom ...
‘My Life With the Walter Boys’ is this Fall’s newest love triangle
By Amelia Morris
Today’s obsession with the love triangle is nothing new. Lately, "The Summer I Turned Pretty" has been occupying most viewers' attention, but its biggest rival is “My Life With the Walter Boys.” Season two of the hit Netflix series premiered a few short weeks ago on August 28 after an almost a two year wait.
Which brother will she choose? The possibilities are literally endless.
“My Life With the Walter Boys” is a Netflix original series based on the book ...
All hands on deck: Jackets dominate Panthers with unity and joy
By Danielle Cherry
Fans in leis packed the stands as the Yellow Jackets took on Kentucky Wesleyan, sweeping them out of the gym in three straight sets on California theme night. Everyone on the team contributed to this victory, setting the standard for what playing with joy looks like.
It was a special day for the Cedarville women’s volleyball team as each player had the chance to step onto the court. From seniors to freshmen, the Jackets held their own against the Panthers, playing ...
The release of ‘Breach’ concludes Twenty One Pilots’ lore
By Madison Dyer
With the release of “Breach” on September 12th, Tyler Joseph and Josh Dunn wrap up at least a decade of mysterious storytelling.
Casual listeners may not be aware that since “Blurryface” released in 2015, Twenty One Pilots has slowly woven a deep and symbolic story through their music. Some sources insist that they can see themes and characters in “Vessel” (2013) and “Twenty One Pilots” (2009) as well, but it explicitly began in “Blurryface.”
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The world comes to campus: MISO hosts their biennial world Fair as part of alt. night one
By Madison Dyer
Last Friday, Cedarville University put on its first “Alt Night” of the year, featuring Cedarville’s Got Talent, food trucks and the Multicultural International Student’s Organization’s (MISO) World Fair. This event occurs once every two years and features tables decked out to represent nearly every country on campus
MISO is a student organization, dedicated to fostering a welcoming community. It is not restricted to intercultural students or missionary kids: it ...
Phil Wickham’s “Song of the Saints” reminds us of those who’ve gone before
By Megan Deets
Phil Wickham’s latest album “Song of the Saints” is filled with both the soft reflections and the energetic praise that listeners have come to expect from Wickham over the last several years. Fans of his previous work will add these songs to their list of favorites as well. Some of this music is already being used in churches’ worship services, which will likely continue in the next few months.
“Song of the Saints” is yet again another successful worship ...
If you ask me: what’s so wrong with changing your major?
By Julia Swain
For many college students, the question of “What’s your major?” carries a lot of weight. It’s often asked with the expectation that your answer reveals who you are and where you’re headed. But what happens when that answer changes? Why is shifting direction still treated as a sign of failure instead of growth?
I remember vividly returning from a mission trip this past March that challenged my idea of what I wanted to do after graduation, and sharing that inform...
Jackets dominate in conference match against Arrows
By Tayler Sharp
Thursday evening, September 25, brought on two rare occurrences: a 6-0 victory and a double rainbow. The Cedarville women’s soccer team dominated the opposing Ursuline Arrows, achieving a three-game win streak.
Though quiet in the first 15 minutes, the crowd erupted as midfielder Katie Ulmer scored the first and only goal of the first half. This was Ulmer’s third goal of the season, making her the leading scorer for the Lady Jackets. Throughout the rest of the ...
Cedarville crushes Tiffin in a resounding 3-0 win
By Danielle Cherry
As conference play begins, the stakes for each game increase. The Cedarville volleyball team defended its home court, passing with precision and dominating the net, earning the title of victor in a 3-0 game against Tiffin on September 24.
Coming off a victory against Hillsdale the week prior, the Jackets were ready to continue to show GMAC who they were.
The Jackets owned the net. Janae Heegaard’s towering 6’3” stature made the Dragons ...
One Month of The Commons!
By Madison Dyer
This past summer, the campus dining hall underwent a thorough renovation, being transformed from the “Dining Hall” into “The Commons.” In addition to the complete aesthetic makeover, several new stations were added and expanded.
Upon entry, students are greeted by the new Italian station on the left, where the pasta and pizza can be found in abundance. An oven dome gives these pizzas new life, and students can sit along the far counter and gaze into the open oven, ...
