The Maze Cutter: The Infinite Glade
By Amelia Morris
“The Maze Cutter: The Infinite Glade” by James Dashner weaves a story told from four different perspectives of a war-driven dystopian world overcome with disease, destruction and chaos. Unfortunately, it did not live up to my expectations.
“The Maze Cutter: The Infinite Glade” was released this September as the final book in the “Maze Cutter” Trilogy. The book takes place 73 years after the original “Maze Runner” series and features characters descended ...
‘The Smashing Machine’ delivers plenty of hard-hitting moments, though very few involve fists
By Gabriel Payne
What matters the most to you in the world? What is that one thing which without it, your life would absolutely fall apart? For UFC pioneer Mark Kerr (Dwayne Johnson), the thing of central importance is victory over every aspect of his life.
Kerr is not a man who loses in anything, at least until that fateful day which would define the rest of his life. Benny Safdie’s solo directorial debut “The Smashing Machine” is a deep dive into the turbulent life and ...
‘One Battle After Another’ Shines as an Example of Political Commentary
By John Hiett
“One Battle After Another” is a comedic political thriller that tackles and explores the various political and personal struggles that all Americans deal with. The film is directed by Paul Thomas Anderson who is best known for his movie, “There Will Be Blood,” and filmmaking style that involves character centric stories and intricate cinematography.
“One Battle After Another” starts its focus on a far-left revolutionary group called the French 75, who loudly and ...
Cedarville dominates Thomas More in 3-0 set match
By Lauren Vargas
Thursday, October 9, brought cooler weather to Cedarville University’s campus—just in time for the Lady Jackets to turn up the heat in their first head-to-head match against the Thomas More Saints. Now holding a season record of 12-2, Cedarville’s team continues to climb the GMAC rankings, holding the top spot in the South conference. Thursday's match served to boost the Lady Jackets’ win streak to nine with another victory, as they walked away with an impressive ...
‘Marvel Zombies’ gruesomely shows what fun animation looks like
By Danielle Cherry
*Disclaimer: Marvel Zombies is filled with gore and rated MA for its graphic portrayal of a zombie apocalypse. While viewer discretion is advised in watching, reader digestion is encouraged when taking in my thoughts.
Picture a typical day in the Marvel Universe. A pedestrian is just minding their business until, hold on a second… is that a zombie?! Marvel Studios explores what the MCU would look like if a zombie apocalypse broke out, stemming from their popular ...
‘Adulthood’ is a disastrous attempt to combine humor, family fun and artistic quality
By Gabriel Payne
Actor-turned-director Alex Winter’s newest project, “Adulthood”, is a film unlike any that I have ever seen. The movie stars Josh Gad, affectionately known as the voice actor for Olaf the snowman by the majority of audiences, and Kaya Scodelario, of Maze Runner and Pirates of the Caribbean fame. The pair play two siblings, Noah and Meg Robles, who discover the literal meaning of "skeletons in the closet” while exploring their childhood home. The central storyline is ...
Foreign Film Series: ‘Surprised by Oxford’ lightens the mood while still promoting thought
By Teagan Warren
What is a Christian film? The discussion after the film touched on this question. Many students appeared disappointed or at least confused about the diminishment of the Gospel in the film adaptation of “Surprised by Oxford” in comparison to the memoir by Carolyn Weber. The intersection of film and faith fascinates me, so I was thrilled to write this article. Although I agreed with some of the students’ concerns, I saw the film as overwhelmingly positive.
The film ...
Women’s golf competes as a team one last time for the fall season
By Tayler Sharp
The Cedarville Lady Yellow Jackets hit the fairways one last time on Tuesday, October 7, to conclude the 2025 golf regular season. The William Beall Fall Classic marked the end of Cedarville University’s first-ever women’s golf fall season in school history.
The tournament took place on October 6 and 7 at Findlay Country Club, a par 72 course. The Lady Jackets finished with 345 in the first round, 344 in the second round and 342 in the third, leaving the tournament ...
Cedarville Basketball Ministry impacts lives beyond the game
By Emily Tuttle
On a Sunday afternoon, dozens of men gather in Cedarville University’s gymnasium, where there is a euphony of sounds: basketballs bouncing rhythmically, a ball swishing through the net, teammates communicating with each other. But after an hour, the sounds stop.
The men pause play to hear a message from the word of God. Competition collides with Christ-centered community at CU Basketball Ministry, an organization that leverages basketball to share the gospel, turning ...
