More than a boss: Dona Fifer creates a strong community of student workers on campus
By Anna Harman
Retail Manager, Donna Fifer weaves between students, talking to someone on the phone. Her purple hair helps students locate her as she moves from one post to another. The hustle and bustle of managing the three Pioneer restaurants on Cedarville University’s campus never stops for Fifer. She oversees all the daily operations of Chick-Fil-A, Tossed and Panda Express.
Fifer’s job mainly entails overseeing the staffing process, food costs, payroll, inspections and ...
Student side-hustles
Luke Hartzler
Sophomore Allied Health major Luke Hartzler began offering car detailing services in early September."Before I came back to campus, I had the inside of my truck detailed and it cost me $250 and they did aterrible job," Hartzler said. "And I figured I could have bought all the stuff and done it better myself forcheaper."
That thought developed into providing a detailing service to college students who may not have themeans or the time to clean their cars. Hartzler has three ...
Professor Pastimes
Dr. Roper
By Janie Walenda
Dr. Kevin Roper was a Professor of Mathematics at Cedarville University for over twenty years and spent sixteen of those years serving with the Cedarville Township Volunteer Fire Department. Since most of the volunteers are college students, there is always a need for more long-term members.
“It really is a very good opportunity to take care of the community you live in,” Roper said, pointing out both the tangible and intangible ways that the fire ...
Plunge into Pickleball
By Maggie Fipps
I could regurgitate facts about the year-over-year growth of the sport, or the thousands of courts installed across the country, including at Cedarville. But all you need to know is Tom Brady, Selena Gomez and even the Golden Bachelor himself, Gerry Turner, all play the game.
The sport blossomed in retirement communities in Arizona, but became the trendy sport for 20-somethings who left their high school tennis rackets behind but still want to wear that cute tennis ...
One Bistro: Making a space for neighbors to eat
By Avonlea Brown
Outside, cars whoosh by and people bustle back and forth in front of the windows, leaves strewn on the sidewalk. Inside, the sounds of laughter and silverware on plates fill the little cafe. Booths and tables are filled with family, friends and strangers.
In one booth a group of three girls share breakfast, in the next booth a group of old women eat and share conversation. Sitting at the community table in the middle of the room is a family of four with two ...
Cedarville legend Kirk Martin headed for Hall of Fame
By Alan Brads
Kirk Martin, former head coach of Cedarville’s women’s basketball team, earned a nomination as an inductee to the Ohio basketball Hall of Fame.
He will officailly join legendary Cedarville figures like Don Callan and Maryalyce Jeremiah as members of the Buckeye state’s hall of fame in April, 2024.
Martin led the Lady Jackets from 2001-2016, but he had already made a name for himself at Southeastern High School, just 11 miles northeast of Cedarville.
As a head ...
What ‘Barbie’ and female representation means for us
By Janie Walenda
It’s odd when the most successful film of the year is the most controversial. However, “Barbie” has earned close to 1.5 billion dollars, sparkling in glittery pink and sparking waves of outrage.
Christians could easily dismiss the “Barbie” film immediately. At first glance, it seems to embrace every idea about gender that stands opposite to Christian values. These fears are not necessarily unfounded.
The film embraces ...
Crossroad ministries bring hope to residents of Xenia nursing home
By Avonlea Brown
The white halls of Xenia Health and Rehab are silent. Several nurses sit at the information desk and the echos of a TV channel trail from an open door at the end of the hall.
Outside, a white van parks, and a group of 13 Cedarville University students unloads into the parking lot. They pray and divide into teams of three before quickly filing into the lobby, then head down the three hallways of the facility and begin visiting with the residents.
“Hello, Tom! I came ...
Dr. and Mrs. Anderson Impact Students Through Their Faithful Service at Cedarville University
By Esther Fultz
Good professors create a warm, welcoming environment for students to learn while simultaneously challenging them to grow and improve. They are passionate about student’s academic success but ultimately prioritize students’ spiritual health and service to others.
Senior Professor of Music and Director of the Concert Chorale, and Assistant Professor of Piano Pedagogy and Director of the Keyboard Pedagogy Program, Mrs. Connie Anderson fit this description well. ...
Trusting the Process
Students share their stories of switching majors and finding their true calling
By Marielle Payton
Big Plans
What if, after choosing a path and studying for a year or so, you discover it’s not for you?
What next? How do you recalibrate?
Choosing a college is a big decision – one that can often feel scary and overwhelming. There’s a lot of pressure to choose the right major. After all, your degree often sets you on a career path that you may stay on for the rest of your ...
