What I Wish I Knew …
By Marian Pope and Linnea Doughman
Carine Ludzack: Freshman Perspectives
Freshmen year flies by, and before you know it, you are about to become a sophomore.
Carine Ludzack, a freshman Professional Writing and Information Design student, reflected on her first year as a Cedarville student and what she would tell incoming freshmen.
“Looking back, I think the biggest thing I wish I knew going into it was to be present,” Ludzack said. “Focus on what you have to do that day, ...
From a Faraway Mission Field to Cedarville
Vera Shegai: A story of God’s faithfulness as a father
The house was dark, and fear made her run. At 8 years old, Vera would sprint up the stairs, heart pounding, shadows stretching behind her in twisted forms. One night, the fear became too much. She raced to her father and expressed her overwhelming feelings about the dark.
“Can you pray for me?” Vera said. He prayed, and something changed.
“The moment he prayed for me,” Vera said, “I felt that fear literally ...
Lady Jackets finish first-ever season strong at GMAC Championship
By Evan Martens
The women's team took their final trip of the year to Belterra Golf Club, where they finished in seventh place, shooting +138, led by senior graduate student Liz Miller.
This was the first year for the women’s golf program, and it was very up-and-down. Throughout the year, there were very high highs, such as placing second at the Battle at Brunswick, where freshman Kasey Nelson finished fourth, or Miller individually traveling to the NCCAA tournament in the fall.
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Cedarville stands out against the country’s best at the Virginia Challenge
By Matt Schaeckenbach
To be the best, you have to beat the best. However, the Yellow Jackets have struggled this season to find competition capable of pushing them to their limits.
In the previous weeks, Cedarville has smashed record after record, rewriting the books and shattering their competitors in the process.
However, an elite group of Yellow Jackets headed down to Virginia this weekend for their toughest competition yet. Racing against powerhouse DI schools–such ...
Young stars shine at the Otterbein Twilight Classic
By Matt Schaeckenbach
The Otterbein Twilight meet is a unique addition to the Cedarville track and field schedule. While most collegiate track and field meets are run on weekends in the morning or afternoon, this twilight-style meet brings athletes back to a Friday-night, high-school-type competition.
The Yellow Jackets buckled in for a full day of competition, as athletes showcased their talents from dusk till dawn in a competition that stretched over 15 hours.
The first ...
Cedarville shuts out Malone in game three of series
By Danielle Cherry
Coming off of Friday’s double header against Malone, the series knotted at 1-1, the Jackets were ready to reclaim their home field. With an efficient first inning and excellent defense, Cedarville more than won the game, shutting Malone out 7-0.
The weather didn’t help anyone, with wet grass and clouds glooming the day. Yet despite the weather’s dejected presence, Cedarville came out pitching strong. Right from the start, Max Doepker wanted a win, striking out ...
Cedarville topples three more school records on day two of the Tennessee Invite
Cedarville topples three more school records on day two of the Tennessee Invite
By Matt Schaeckenbach
Most people are familiar with the saying, “Records were made to be broken.” It’s a common phrase, as most know that someone will come along one day to set the standard even higher.
However, when people say this, they typically expect these records to last for a while. Many records last for numerous years, such as Usain Bolt’s 100 and 200-meter records. But for Cedarville ...
Cedarville secures four golds at the Cherry Blossom Invitational
By Matt Schaeckenbach
Despite a damp, rainy forecast, the Yellow Jackets headed to Athens, Ohio, to compete at the University of Ohio’s Cherry Blossom Invitational. With intermittent rain and constant overcast in the morning hours, it was anyone’s guess how the competition would fare.
However, the rain eventually let up, the clouds rolled back and the sun beat down on the warm red track, giving Cedarville and its competitors a perfect day to compete. Even though the weather ...
Yellow Jackets bounce back at Belterra Classic
By Evan Martens
The Yellow Jackets took a short trip down to Florence, Indiana, to play at the Belterra Classic, where they finished fourth, shooting +35.
For the first time in a couple of tournaments, the first 18 holes did not hurt the Yellow Jackets. It had been a recurring theme for the team to get off to a poor start, but after round one, they sat in third place, just three shots behind second.
Ian Reed led the charge for the Jackets, shooting 67 (-4), his best score ...
Cedarville starts strong at outdoor home opener
By Matt Schaeckenbach
The dual nature of the track and field season is one of the unique aspects of the sport compared to others. In basketball, you play inside year round; for soccer, it’s all outdoors. But for track, the sport completely flips halfway through.
Athletes go from competing in climate-controlled weather in the indoor season to the brutal elements of an Ohio spring in the outdoor season, battling against a combination of heat, cold and wind at each outing.
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