The Denomination Report: Anglicans
By Marian Pope
One of the largest Christian denominations in the world, yet one of the smallest denominations at Cedarville University, Anglicans make up approximately 1.6% of the student body, according to a self-reported survey from last semester.
Because Anglican students compose a small percentage of the student population, not many know exactly what Anglicans believe. Justice Wolf, a third year Biblical Studies major, explained an easier way to break down Anglican beliefs.
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Testimony Tuesday: Holding fast to God’s comfort during suffering and grief
By Rachel Schuck
“I am held by the God who keeps perfect covenant and that is true no matter how I fail or the hardships that I go through.”
Alyson Punzi holds a unique position: she gets to share the light of Christ with others through her story of suffering and grief.
Punzi, who works as an executive assistant in Cedarville’s Advancement Department, dwells on God’s steadfast comfort during her moments of grief, as well as his reminder that he holds her fast.
Growing up in ...
Cedarville University’s harpists
By Bella Agnello
The Friday before finals week, students typically spend the afternoon getting ready to perform their skits during Deck the Halls. But if they were to stop by the Stevens Student Center for an early dinner, they might be able to spot three hooded creatures wheeling large, covered objects from the Dixon Ministry Center to the SSC. And if they stay for a while, they might be pleased to hear the sounds of celestial Christmas cheer.
These creatures are actually the harpists ...
How do Cedarville’s faculty and staff celebrate Thanksgiving?
by Sierra Perkinson
As the fall semester creeps to an end, both faculty and staff looked forward to the welcome rest of Thanksgiving just as much as their students did.
Associate Professor of History Dr. Robert Clark often enjoys reflecting on Thanksgiving’s origins and being reminded of the uniqueness of the often overlooked holiday.
“Thanksgiving is a unique holiday…in the national sense of holidays,” Clark said. “Even different than Christmas, which is recognized in ...
Testimony Tuesday: Living out of right fear of the Lord
By Bella Agnello
The first time Hugo Cerrato came to Cedarville University was also the first time he flew on a plane, the first time he came to the United States and the first time he left home. At 17 years old, with only two bags to his name, he watched Honduras disappear into the corner of the plane window and dreamed of what God had in store for him in the cornfields of Ohio.
There was no going back.
A junior Economics and International Studies major, Cerrato knows that every ...
Campus Christmas: The elves behind the magic
By Bella Agnello
‘Twas the night of Campus Christmas, when all through the ‘ville, students were decorating – with cheer and with thrill.
Christmas music mixed with the sounds of laughter and conversation as the Campus Experience team transformed Cedarville University into a winter wonderland. Between Friday, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 22 at 2:30 a.m., the team decked the halls with gift boxes, Christmas trees and the likes to usher in the holiday season.
Campus ...
Testimony Tuesday: Finding a faithful God through crippling anxiety
By Rachel Schuck
“I’m an average Christian, some people would say, but my life story isn’t average and my testimony isn’t average.”
Faith DiBenedetto, a sophomore Communication major at Cedarville University, grew up in a Christian household surrounded by many godly influences. At five years old, DiBenedetto surrendered her life to Christ after having a conversation with her dad. While she understood Christ’s sacrifice for her sin, DiBenedetto believed one significant ...
Young Women for America: Faith and freedom
By Megan Deets
Sanctity of life, support of Israel and religious liberty are some of the core issues that Young Women for America stands for. Young Women for America (YWA) strives to keep young women informed about current events and how they relate to their religious beliefs.
Olivia Hickam, a junior Political Science major and the vice president for YWA, explained why an organization like this is important for women to participate in.
“In such a male-dominated field ...
Testimony Tuesday: From comparison to contentment
Megan Deets
“It doesn’t matter what other people are doing as long as you are doing what you are called to do.”
In high school, Amanda Yancey, a sophomore nursing major, was consumed by comparing herself to those around her. She struggled to find her identity in Christ instead of finding it in measuring up to other people. But through God’s faithfulness, she learned that his grace is all that she needs.
Yancey grew up in the town of Canby, Oregon. Oregon is a state with few ...
Cancer awareness month: A story of hope for Cedarville students
By Rachel Schuck
“[Cancer] showed me that I need God, and not just to heal me, but I need God to live. I need God to live fully.”
At seven years old, Gabriela Sierra was diagnosed with stage-two Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a type of lymphatic cancer typically found in young children.
Sierra, a freshman Psychology major from the Dominican Republic, faced drastic changes following her diagnosis. In the span of two months, she could no longer attend school, go to church or spend time ...
