The Village Petaler seeks to serve the Cedarville Community
By Julia Swain
From the early days of her childhood, Jaklyn Cato was always interested in all things creative. She immersed herself in every form of expression she could find, constantly exploring new ways to bring her imagination to life, from books to singing to art.
Cato’s love for these things led her to a desire to work in a creative field despite studying Intercultural Communications in college. So, in 2015, following a brief introduction to the world of floral design at her ...
Cedarville student, family survive plane crash in Pennsylvania
By Avonlea Brown
On Sunday afternoon, a six-passenger plane carrying Cedarville University sophomore Judah White and a few members of his family crashed soon after takeoff near Lancaster, Pennsylvania. All five passengers survived the fiery crash and are being treated for injuries and burns.
Judah White
Two family members have been released from the hospital but were not identified. However, Lehigh Valley Health Network’s Burn Recovery Center confirmed that Judah White, a cyber ...
‘COWBOY CARTER’ is a Dense but Rewarding Feat of Storytelling
By Justin Kemp
Introduction
On February 2nd, 2025, Beyoncé finally won Album of the Year in one of the most competitive Grammy seasons in recent history, also taking home Best Country Album and Best Country Duo/Group Performance. The internet immediately erupted, with some celebrating Beyoncé’s achievement and others claiming that “COWBOY CARTER” wasn’t good enough (or country enough) to deserve any Grammys.
I want to begin this review by emphasizing that I am a white man ...
Testimony Tuesday: Serving God in small faithfulness through twists and turns
By Avonlea Brown
Logan Riber, resident director of the male dormitory The Hill, often uses his testimony of twists and turns to counsel the resident assistants of his dorm. He even has a tattoo on his right forearm as a reminder of what he learned. It says:
God is in control. God is good. God is enough.
Riber grew up in a Christian household in East Peoria, Illinois, and accepted Christ at the age of seven, but he knows now that it was more out of fear than a desire for a relationship ...
Triumphant redemption: Lady Jackets defend home court against Thomas More
By Lauren Vargas
The Cedarville women’s basketball team played hard the evening of Feb. 27th, head to head against the Thomas More Saints. The game seemed to mirror the turbulence of the rain outside, as both sides vied for a chance at a basket. The Jackets, ever determined to “dominate in the name of Jesus,” fought tooth and nail for the victory and came out on top with a score of 81-63.
The pace seemed slow at first. Dictating the offensive side of the ball proved a little ...
A bagel business built on prayer
By Bella Agnello
MiaRose Hess is an entrepreneur at heart. At her core, she is a prayer warrior. A freshman Management major at Cedarville University, she tangibly sees the power of prayer as God directs her through her journey as a local business owner.
In early September, Hess was scrolling on her phone when the idea hit her to start a business. She first thought about selling muffins. However, after talking with Dr. Kary Oberbrunner, the assistant professor of entrepreneurship, she ...
Testimony Tuesday: God desires to use the faithful
By Bella Agnello
Every morning after reading the Bible, Professor James Leightenheimer takes a 1 1/2 mile walk around the neighborhood, talking with God. Throughout the day, he engages in constant dialogue with God as he continues to learn how to be faithful to him in the big and small moments of life.
Leightenheimer has served as an associate professor of communication at Cedarville University since 1982. He teaches audio production and radio classes, and he created Cedarville’s ...
Josh Paul breaks Cedarville’s 20-year standing triple jump record
By Danielle Cherry
Freshman Josh Paul takes a breath, steeling himself for his third jump of the National Christian College Athletic Association indoor track meet on February 7 at Cedarville. Nervous but confident, he begins his approach. A bounding leap, followed by a lengthening step, finishing with a jump into the pit, Paul breaks the longstanding Cedarville record held since 2005 by mere inches.
“When I broke it the first time, I wasn't really thinking about it. I was just like, ...
Cedarville beats Ashland in an exciting comeback
By Danielle Cherry
On Feb. 22, Cedarville’s packed gymnasium roared as the seniors walked across the court, being recognized for their dedication to Yellow Jackets’ basketball. A back-and-forth game ensued, but Cedarville’s teamwork and intensity won them a lively comeback for all 2,263 spectators, leaving Ashland in the dust 81-69.
“What an amazing crowd,” coach Rob Jones said. “I'm so happy for the seniors to be recognized on a day like this and then to have such a ...
