The rally to redemption: Greta Blakemore’s testimony
By Maggie Fipps
It was a long road to Greta Blakemore’s senior night at Cedarville University. Growing up, Blakemore’s family moved seven times, from Ohio to Kentucky to Japan to Canada to Mississippi to Lexington. The constant movement formed Blakemore’s character and forged close bonds with her family, bonds which would eventually draw her back to Christ.
“We’ve had to lean on each other so much through so many shifting lives,” Blakemore said. “I feel like I gained ...
‘Our Little Secret’ is a little short on secrets
By Danielle Cherry
A jarring twist takes place in this classic Hallmark-style romance. Avery (Lindsey Lohan) and Logan (Ian Harding) were childhood best friends who later became lovers. But after Avery decides to move away, they never thought they would see each other again. Not until they bump into each other at their respective boyfriend and girlfriend's family home and discover that their significant others are siblings.
The reuniting of the characters was unique to that of ...
A musical film that ‘Spellbound’ me
By Danielle Cherry
Ellian is a princess in a whimsical kingdom, where her life is perfect… almost. The only problem is her parents are monsters. “Spellbound” follows the journey Ellian takes to bring her parents back, traversing uncertainties and a darkness that tries to overtake her.
From the get-go I was drawn in by the animation, almost realistic in style, yet maintaining a sketchy artistic vibe. It teeters on the edge between high-tech animation and a classic flip book. ...
How International Students Celebrate Thanksgiving
By Bella Agnello
While many Cedarville University students traveled home to spend Thanksgiving with their families, some students had to make other plans. For international students living several time zones away from their family, they needed to find a way to celebrate the holiday without them.
Thanksgiving is traditionally an American holiday which remembers the friendship between the pilgrims and the Wampanoag people, and their first successful harvest. However, even without the same ...
MISO holds Continental Christmas party to celebrate culture and unity with the Gospel
By Sam Sofio
On November 23rd, at 7 p.m., as students entered the doors of Steven’s Student Center’s event room, they were welcomed with hot beverages, international snacks, Christmas trees and Christmas music that permeated the room.
Cedarville’s Multicultural International Student Organization (MISO) welcomed students from across campus for a memorable “Continental Christmas” celebration.
MISO is an organization that brings all students together to learn, ...
‘Red One’ is the right choice for a refreshing Christmas story
By Danielle Cherry
“It is the choices you make that define you”
A technological Christmas wonderland awaits viewers of “The Red One,” filled with witty one-liners and seamless integration of Christmas culture from around the world. “The Red One” is a great film for older viewers, especially those seeking a thicker plot than an average Christmas movie and a thrill from suspenseful action sequences.
Jack O’Malley (Chris Evans) is a level-four naughty lister. ...
Cedarville wins against Central State despite injuries
By Danielle Cherry
The crowd was wound up as the pep band’s music rattled the seats, and deep base pierced every moment. The Cedarville men’s basketball team lined up to play against Central State on November 23. Despite a vital team member getting injured, the Jackets won the game 89-73.
The Jackets focused on defense, pressing against the Marauders, not giving them room to get to the hoop. The coaches yelled excitedly as the Yellow Jackets whittled away Central States’ time ...
‘Arcane’ Season 2 gets downright Shakespearean (and I’m here for it)
By Ben Konuch
“No beast is as savage as man.”
“Arcane” is great. That’s a known fact by now, and I don’t think I’m going to win any originality points in this review by saying that. Over two-thirds of the way through its second and final season, “Arcane” has found a way to somehow keep doing more of what makes it such a phenomenal series. Unfortunately for us viewers, that includes the emotional stakes.
The series has always balanced great action, good humor and ...
Krispy Christmas remains the same despite personnel changes
By Katrianna Braden
As Cedarville University swings into Christmas season and finals loom over students, there is one respite to numb the stress of the semester’s close. Krispy Christmas is a fundraiser run by the student radio station Resound Radio.
Resound Radio is student-focused, student-staffed and runs like a professional radio station. Their station verse is Ephesians 4:29, “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for ...
Prota apparel: overcoming setbacks to deliver a comfortable message
By Avonlea Brown
On October 24, the third and final Integrated Business Core team launched their business: Prota Apparel. The next day, they had their first tabling event, and later recorded impressive first-week sales of over $1,000.
The Integrated Business Core is a year-long course for any students interested in learning what it takes to start and run a business. They form teams, come up with a product and business plan, go through a loan proposal process and launch their ...
