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Movie Review: ‘Big Hero 6’

“Big Hero 6” is the latest movie released by the Disney franchise. It’s loosely based off the Marvel comics of the same name and doesn’t disappoint – it’s filled with action and adventure, while still making the audience laugh and feel for the characters. Meet Hiro Hamada (Ryan Potter). Hiro’s a seemingly normal kid living in San Fransokyo (basically a mashup of San Francisco and Tokyo) who has a penchant for robotics. He and his older brother Tadashi (Daniel Henney) live with ...

Students Excited at Cedarville’s Moonlight Madness

Students share their excitement for Cedarville's Moonlight Madness Nov. 1. WATCH:

Gallery Hop Festival Held in Columbus Every Month

Short North, a neighborhood just north of downtown Columbus, draws visitors with the Gallery Hop, a festival held the first Saturday of every month from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. The festival is a celebration of culture and arts, with an emphasis on local scene. During this time you will see street performers, gallery exhibitions, food and special events lining the street. There is no cost of admission; however, most likely you will need to shell out few dollars for parking. Consider sho...

Cedarville Hosts Religious Freedom Summit

Cedarville is hosting The Religious Freedom Summit in partnership with the Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview on October 9 and 10. Dr. Thomas White, president of Cedarville University, said he hopes attendees will be motivated to “take up the banner of defending religious freedom… not only in America but all across the world.” He said Christians are called upon to engage culture and need to do so articulately with compassion and truth. On the meaning of religious freedom, ...

Cedarville President Breaks a Board with His Head [VIDEO]

Cedarville President Dr. Thomas White promised the students that he would break a board with his head if the 300by30 challenge was completed, receiving 300 applications by Sept. 30. If at least 300 students applied, Dr. White would break a board with his head in chapel. WATCH: Lauren Eissler is a senior journalism major and editor-in-chief for Cedars. She essentially lives in the J-Lab, with her caffeine intake roughly corresponding to how many articles she's writing, and tweets as ...

Reviews: Top Five Movies of the Summer

Guardians of the Galaxy “Guardians of the Galaxy,” a No. 1 box office hit for four of the six weekends it’s been released, takes viewers on an action-packed, comedic adventure. The movie features a band of criminals led by Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), who calls himself “Starlord.” After finding himself arrested and imprisoned, Quill allies himself with four other outcasts. Each of them have different agendas. Peter Quill is running from the thieves who hired him to steal a ...

Yellow Jackets Battle to Draw

The battle against visiting Lock Haven University Saturday night ended in a draw. The Cedarville men’s soccer team was on the offensive side for most of the 110 minutes played, but couldn’t manage to put one in the net. Lock Haven played with a defensive game plan, often keeping nine men in the box. The Yellow Jackets outshot the Eagles 16-7 in regulation, not allowing an Eagles shot on goal. Cedarville narrowly missed several chances to score, most of their attempts sailing high over ...

The Definitive ‘Doctor Who’ Guide for Non-Whovians

“Doctor Who” is a popular British sci-fi TV show. You may love the show and know everything about it. You might have heard of it in passing. You may have friends who watch it. You may even have friends in the “Cedarville Whovians” Facebook group. But what if you don’t really know much about the show? This guide will give you a glimpse into the world of “Doctor Who.” The Doctor The Doctor is a time-traveling alien, but he looks human. He’s thousands of years old, has two hearts ...