What I Wish I Knew …
By Marian Pope and Linnea Doughman
Carine Ludzack: Freshman Perspectives
Freshmen year flies by, and before you know it, you are about to become a sophomore.
Carine Ludzack, a freshman Professional Writing and Information Design student, reflected on her first year as a Cedarville student and what she would tell incoming freshmen.
“Looking back, I think the biggest thing I wish I knew going into it was to be present,” Ludzack said. “Focus on what you have to do that day, ...
Objective Morality in a World of Antiheroes
How Hollywood convinced a culture there is no difference between good and evil
By Josh Ball
We know the difference between good and evil. Or at least, we used to. C.S. Lewis used this concept of objective morality for the starting point to his deduction of God’s existence in the first part of “Mere Christianity.” Yet, since its release in 1952, our culture has lost this sense of virtue. Hollywood, which produces most of our art, appears incapable of crafting a story with this in ...
Speaking Up about Lyme Disease
Sam Sofio speaks hope in the midst of chronic illness
By Julia Swain
Following his graduation from high school, Sam Sofio, a junior Professional Writing and Information Design major, had his path seemingly laid out for him: attend Boyce College, grow in his faith and enjoy fellowship with other believers.
“I really wanted to be with brothers and sisters in Christ,” Sofio said.
However, financial realities closed that door. Instead of enrolling in the Christian ...
Kingdoms built by Media Connection
What builds a fandom
By Katlynn Rossignol
What does your average Swiftie, self-appointed Jedi and dedicated Seahawks fan have in common? They all have a passion for a specific person, fictional series or team that is referred to collectively as a fandom. Whether you participate in one or not, the cultural influence of fandoms is undeniable.
Carat and Growth Market Reports found that 87% of consumers engage in activities related to their fandoms, pushing the global pop culture ...
From a Faraway Mission Field to Cedarville
Vera Shegai: A story of God’s faithfulness as a father
The house was dark, and fear made her run. At 8 years old, Vera would sprint up the stairs, heart pounding, shadows stretching behind her in twisted forms. One night, the fear became too much. She raced to her father and expressed her overwhelming feelings about the dark.
“Can you pray for me?” Vera said. He prayed, and something changed.
“The moment he prayed for me,” Vera said, “I felt that fear literally ...
The Sellars siblings’ season of strength
By Emily Tuttle
A young Ethan and Ella Sellars rush to the driveway after school, grabbing a basketball on the way and pushing to be the first one to the hoop. Running shooting drills and training together while arguing over foul calls was a snapshot of the friendly rivalry that lived in their household.
“Everything we did was kind of competitive,” Ethan said. “It kind of started with basketball, but then it kind of fell into other things.”
Ethan and Ella shared a love of ...
Forming Healthy Habits for Busy Lives
What do healthy habits look like for students who have a lot on their plate?
By Bella Agnello
Students at Cedarville University pride themselves with busy schedules, heavy campus involvement and holding one or two part-time jobs. However, not everyone knows how to balancethis lifestyle.
Each day presents plenty of tasks and opportunities that vie for a student’s attention. With some days running from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., it is especially hard to establish a sustainable routine that ...
Lyrical Breakups
How did we get so many love songs?
By Teagan Warren
Examining the Billboard 100 songs for the week of March 7, about 72 of the 100 songs listed covered romantic love or sexual content as central topics.
Many other topics seem neglected in modern music, even considering other forms of love: love of a parent for a child, love among friends or the love for those in our communities.
Beyond even these relationships, there are the strangers who amuse with their oddities, the ...
A Faithful Journey
Reaching beyond himself: The ministry of Harrison Elkins
Arizona, Florida, Ohio, Germany, Central Asia and Harrison Elkins. The last one is not a country, but a Cedarville alumni of 2018. From Arizona to Germany, Elkins’ faith is central in his story, portraying a life oftrust in God’s plan and purpose even when it doesn’t seem possible.
Cedarville University, while known for its science and education degrees, was not Elkins’ first pick. In fact, he had no intentions of ...
Greatness through adversity: Madelyn Hensley’s journey to Player of the Year
When Madelyn Hensley won the NCCAA Player of the Year award, everyone saw a great volleyball player. What they didn’t see was the dedication, hardship and heart behind the accomplishment.
Hensley, a junior outside hitter, is known for her ability to take over a volleyball game. In the 2025 season, Hensley had 392 kills–over 100 more than any of the other Cedarville players.
Every time she was set, the crowd shook with the anticipation of one of her kills.
Hensley is only ...
