Comedy brings relief to murder mysteries like ‘The Residence’
By Danielle Cherry
Every good murder mystery needs a location, and what better location than the White House? “The Residence” is filled with murder weapons, rooms and suspects galore. But what do you do when an already packed house is even more packed because of an Australian state dinner? The only rational option is to find the best detective in the country; no, not Sherlock Holmes, but Ms. Cordelia Cupp (Uzo Aduba).
Cupp is a professional birdwatcher who does detective work ...
Prayer room in the Dixon Ministry Center serves as an important reminder to the student body
By Sam Sofio
When Cedarville students walk into the prayer room, they immediately encounter a room filled with a golden glowing light, a large map of the nations and three wooden frames on the back wall entitled “Prayer Requests,” “Prayer for the Nations” and “Prayed For.”
Next to the wooden frames, students write their prayer requests and place their requests in either the “Prayer Requests” slots or the “Prayer for the Nations” slots.
Constructed in ...
Testimony Tuesday: The power of prayer
By Bella Agnello
For the past 14 years, Deidre Sizer served as the assistant director and tutoring coordinator for The Cove, Cedarville University’s tutoring center. Stepping into retirement, she knows that God will continue to lead her faithfully in the grand adventure he has planned for her.
Sizer did not always see God this way. Until college, she did not know how personal God was, or what living by faith looked like.
That is how Sizer learned the power of prayer firsthand. Her ...
‘The Electric State’ is a poor critique of consumerism and phone addiction
By Katlynn Rossignol
What do you do when a population of sentient mascot robots revolts for rights in the 90s? Drop your weapon and make friends, make robots to fight back or hijack one with your mind to go on a road trip rescue mission? “The Electric State” takes you on a journey through an alternate future, where robots are exiled after a revolution for freedom and VR technology keeps humanity apathetic. Amid this changing landscape is Michelle, played by Millie Bobby Brown, and her ...
‘Ruby’ is confident you’ll love it
By Justin Kemp
In a world where your identity is defined by group unity, going solo is daunting. On “Ruby,” BLACKPINK’s JENNIE takes the challenge in stride, combining the confidence and vulnerability of her bandmates’ solo debuts with a surprisingly mature sound. Despite experimenting with pop, K-pop, hip-hop and R&B sounds, the 15-track album carves a cohesive identity for itself. JENNIE’s credits as a producer and primary writer on 11 tracks speak to a creative vision ...
‘Death of a Unicorn’ is a perfectly-executed character-driven comedy
By Ben Konuch
“I get this feeling that I don’t think we’re supposed to be here.”
I had no idea what to expect when I went to see “Death of a Unicorn.” It’s the latest film from A24, the indie studio that’s now become an alternative to the mainstream, with a trailer promising an intriguing mixture of satirical comedy and dark, creature horror. And yes, the creature horror in question is the titular unicorn. Sporting a star-studded cast that included Paul Rudd, Jenna ...
‘Win or Lose’ creatively explores individual psychology
By Teagan Warren
As the kid who resonated with the t-shirt, “I just hope both teams are having fun,” I was excited to watch a show that depicted each character compassionately, even the annoying ones we tend to resent.
In Disney Pixar’s first original series, the creators explore the inner world of eight different characters, all connecting to one children’s softball team.
Each character is featured in their own special episode.
When learning of the premise, I was concerned ...
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ episodes 5 & 6 struggle with consistency
By Ben Konuch
I am enjoying “Daredevil: Born Again” throughout its first few episodes, but my enjoyment is hand in hand with concerns about inconsistency. So far it’s been subtle, a mix of well-written and sloppy dialogue or a fantastic action sequence right before a horribly directed fight, but episodes five and six take every worry I had in the background and drag them into the forefront.
Now, over halfway through the series, “Born Again’s” last two episodes at best ...
‘Novocaine’ is a wild ride that’s not for the squeamish
By Ben Konuch
“Do you know what it’s like to wait your whole life to meet someone? Someone who finally gives your life meaning?”
The premise of “Novocaine” on the surface is incredibly simple – and that simplicity carries the film forward with a unique twist. Nathan Caine (Jack Quaid), a bank-working everyman, has a special condition: he can’t feel pain. Enduring overprotective parents and bullying throughout his life, Caine yearns for connections with people while living a ...
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 ...
