Cedarville’s talent on display: An insight into Cedarville’s Got Talent
by Sierra Perkinson
Cedarville’s Got Talent (CGT), one of Cedarville students’ favorite events of the year, was once again a great hit in late September. With a showing that filled the Jeremiah Chapel, this year’s talent show brought acts filled with speed, music, flipping, and even some yo-yo-ing.
One of these acts included a Cedarville favorite who returned to CGT for the third time and won overall yet again: Caleb Kitchen. Kitchen auditioned for the first time his freshman ...
Testimony Tuesday: Surrendering control to a good God
By Megan Deets
“In the midst of suffering and challenges, the Creator of the universe knows and is near,” Charlotte Burcham, the Dean of Women at Cedarville University, said.
The Lord’s nearness to her is something that Burcham has experienced throughout her life. Growing up in the South, church culture was a normal part of Burcham’s life. However, that culture centered more on morality than on faith.
“That’s just what good people did,” Burcham said.
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
