‘The Runner’ marks a renaissance for action-thrillers
By Josh Ball
Is there anything you would not do to save your child’s life? That is the question Maia Marten (Gal Gadot) is forced to answer in “The Runner.” Early on her morning run, the London prosecuting attorney receives a call from her son’s phone. The caller presents an ultimatum: one hour to run across the city and kill your star witness or I kill your son.
Everything about the film is amazing. The score is nearly perfect, the stakes are high, the viewer is challenged to ...
‘Coyote vs. ACME’ teaches its audience the value of perseverance in the face of immense adversity
By Evan Allred
Thomas Edison once said:
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.”
Edison was most famous for his inventions of the lightbulb and the phonograph, and this quote encapsulates where success is found – perseverance.
Most people are familiar with the Looney Tunes cartoons like “The Road Runner Show,” in which Wile E. Coyote consistently pursues the Road Runner, but always comes up ...
‘The Whisper Man’ shows that a simple plot can carry a lot of meaning
By Danielle Cherry
A child who sees people who aren't there. A father haunted by his mistakes. And a serial killer luring children with his whispers. With top tier acting and precise direction, the Russo Brothers’ new film, “The Whisper Man” is tastefully tense, yet speaks of a deeper longing.
Every great thriller starts with a creepy house, and “The Whisper Man” is no different. After the death of his wife, Tom (Adam Scott) and his son, Jake Kennedy (Acston Luca Porto) ...
‘The Dog Stars’ is visually stunning, but lacking in plot
By Danielle Cherry
A man and man’s best friend wandering through life, seeking the next place for shelter, food and gasoline—what could possibly go wrong. What starts as a hopeful dystopian storyline quickly falls into horror and psychological thriller, leaving viewers wondering if staring at the stars was really a better use of their time.
“The Dog Stars” boasts a star-studded cast with Jacob Elordi, fresh off his success in Frankenstein as the main protagonist: Hig. ...
‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ brings family fun back to the big screen
By Amelia Morris
“The Magic Faraway Tree” was a breath of fresh air. The movie takes the audience along for a magical trip to unique lands.
“The Magic Faraway Tree” centers around a wholesome family, the Thompsons with three kids absorbed in their speedy, tech-filled, city lifestyle. The kids lack imagination, creativity and inspiration— leaning into this generation's “iPad kid” stereotype.”
When the mom, Polly, quits her job, the family decides to start over in ...
Manhood and Womanhood kickoff events promote community and conviction
By Megan Deets
“There is so much encouragement to be found in sharing our struggles with others,” Elijah Ramsey, sophomore class chaplain and Cyber Operations and Computer Science major, said.
This is the heart of Cedarville University’s Manhood and Womanhood ministries. They provide a place for relational vulnerability where young men and women grow as they see others chase after the Lord.
There are many ministries to invest in on Cedarville’s campus, but Manhood and ...
Welcome home, Cedarville
By Linnea Doughman
Getting Started Weekend is an exciting set of days when Cedarville welcomes thousands of students to campus. For some, it is their first time moving onto campus as a student. For others, it is their third or fourth time returning to Cedarville. This year, the weekend of festivities took place from August 14 through August 16, initiating the start of Cedarville’s 2026-2027 school year.
Besides the Welcome Home Party that greets every student, Getting Started ...
Cedarville Invitational: No. 1 Concordia-St. Paul takes win over Lady Jackets in 3 sets
By Danielle Cherry
Coming off Friday night's five-set loss to No. 23 Gannon, Cedarville hoped for the big upset Saturday afternoon.
But preseason No. 1 team in the nation Concordia-St. Paul came out swinging and kept the Jackets on their toes, ultimately taking a 25-22, 25-13, 25-21 victory in the finale of the Cedarville Invitational.
The Lady Jackets knew they had a challenge ahead of them, but they showed no fear when they stepped onto the court. Actually there was a resilience ...
Cedarville Invitational: Gannon checkmates Jackets in 5 sets
By Danielle Cherry
With a brand new starting lineup and fresh off their first match and victory earlier on Friday against Missouri-St. Louis, Cedarville walked into a full evening crowd that was ready to cheer them on against Gannon on the first day of the Cedarville Invitational.
Starting with incredible momentum, the Jackets seemed headed for an obvious win, but set three changed the game. With a fight all the way to set five, Gannon won the final three sets for a 13-25, 19-25, 25-15, ...
New team, new identity: Cedarville’s men’s soccer season begins with scoreless tie
By Tayler Sharp
The Cedarville Yellow Jackets kicked off the soccer season Thursday night with a 0-0 tie against the Indianapolis Greyhounds.
The season opener was a highly anticipated game for many reasons. The Yellow Jackets are ranked No. 2 in the G-MAC Conference preseason polls and 21st in the Division II national rankings. Not to mention it being the first game since their undefeated 2025 regular season.
Though this is not the same team as the undefeated team from ...
