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International Student Spotlight: Hugo Cerrato

By Sam Sofio Born in Olancho, Honduras, Hugo Cerrato, a sophomore Economics and International Studies double major, has seen His faithful God move mountains in order to both bless him and do far more abundantly beyond all he could ever ask or think. From his early childhood in Honduras, Cerrato has enjoyed great food, plenty of sun and a community of warm and welcoming people. Above all, Cerrato was raised by a family of strong believers who loved him, served him and instructed him in ...

A look at the Imprints Exhibition

By Marian Pope As the clock neared the 6 p.m. mark on Wednesday, April 2, a small crowd of students gathered outside the entrance to The 220 Gallery inside the Stevens Student Center. Then the doors opened and students entered into the gallery to admire the latest juried art exhibition: Imprints.  Many art and design students submitted their works for a chance to be showcased: From walnut chairs to trading cards, from magazines to cardboard. The exhibition showcased the works of the ...

Cedarville GO Trip Highlight: Guatemala AMG

By Julia Swain Over spring break, a team of thirteen Cedarville students traveled to Guatemala to serve with Advancing the Ministries of the Gospel (AMG), a missions organization dedicated to advancing the Gospel across the globe.  This team was composed entirely of first-time team members, including student team leader Chloe Harbecke, a senior Mathematics student. The team had a unique opportunity to grow together and bond over shared worries and excitement about the trip.  �...

The Denomination Report: Roman Catholics

By Marian Pope Roman Catholics compose 1.6% of the student body, a minority among other denominations at Cedarville University. Three students – Andrew McDougall, Robert Esquivel and Jonathan Freidl – stepped out in faith to share their stories about their experiences on campus.  Andrew McDougall, a sophomore Cyber Operations major, was not originally Roman Catholic, he converted to Catholicism last year.  “Justifying my belief system by saying 'Yeah, it’s just what ...

Testimony Tuesday: Surrendering to God’s conviction

By Bella Agnello Alivia Jones is learning to desire God’s conviction. She knows that through conviction, God will make her heart look more like his. And as she surrenders to God, he reveals his heart to her and draws her into deeper compassion for others. Now studying Exercise Science at Cedarville University, Jones looks back on her life and reflects on God’s faithfulness. Jones grew up in Maine as a pastor’s kid. She experienced a lot of pressure to be perfect and began to ...

Steve Dye: Passionate new Associate VP of Christian Ministries

By Madison Dyer Steve Dye attended Cedarville University before the Bible courses were arranged nicely into “Biblical Studies.” He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in pre-seminary as well as history. He served in several different ministry positions before being led to long-term missions in Berlin, Germany. Now, he has returned to campus, stepping into the role of associate vice president of Christian Ministries. Christian Ministries of Cedarville University oversees the entire ...

Foreign Film: ‘The Lady’ shows a new way to see the world 

By Danielle Cherry Set in 1990, “The Lady” portrays the life of Aung San (Michelle Yeoh), a political activist in Burma, fighting for a democratic republic. Before her leadership, Burma was under strict militant rule, having no tolerance for activism of any kind.  Aung San’s relationship with Burma is strained; her father, a political activist himself, took steps to make Burma free, but was murdered before any real change occurred. When university students begin rioting for ...

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ episodes 3 & 4 build a strong case for the defense

By Ben Konuch “There’s a thing they say in boxing, the best cure to a black eye is fast hands.” (The following review contains spoilers for “Daredevil: Born Again”) “Daredevil: Born Again” is finally finding its footing. While its premiere episodes were a slightly uneven mix of great potential and rough edges, the series pumps the brakes on action to build a dramatic foundation, which  works massively. Despite barely any action in episodes three and four, “Dared...

Three Cedarville organizations come together to spread awareness about human trafficking 

By Avonlea Brown Ohio places fifth in the nation for the most human trafficking reports, and many cases remain unreported. In response, organizations at Cedarville University are stepping up to educate people and fill that void.  The International Justice Mission(IJM), Dear Dinah and Cedarville’s Title IX Coordinator, Shannon Berkheiser, collaborated to host the event. Students at Cedarville University gathered on Monday night for a special panel discussion answering some of the ...

The Denomination Report: Messianic Gentiles

By Marian Pope *Marian Pope launched a self-reporting survey asking students their denomination to gain a clearer picture of the student body and their experiences. Out of the 304 respondents, the top three were Baptist (34.2%), Nondenominational (26.0%), and Presbyterian (10.9%). One of the smallest denominations reported on the survey were Messianic Gentiles, composing 1.3% of the respondents.  Messianic Gentiles make up one of the minorities represented on campus, and they find ways ...