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 ...
Born to Win: Addy Miller looks to continue impressive coaching career at Cedarville
By Julia Swain
Before Addy Miller was an assistant coach for one of the top Division II teams in the country, before she went 90-30 in four seasons on the coaching staff at Pittsburg State, before she was named the Missouri Class Two player of the year, and before she was the state’s all-time leader in three pointers made (319), Miller was just a girl who loved basketball.
It just so happened that the game loved her back.
“I grew up playing, my parents coached me, ...
Paradox or Hidden Truth: The Enigma of Christian Motifs in Secular Film
By Ben Konuch
Film and television are a medium uniquely suited for effectively telling stories that move us with a fusion of underlying themes with emotional weight through visual performance.
We feel the weight of Tony Stark's sacrifice in "Avengers: Endgame" because of the multiple movies that we spent watching this character come to life. The high-quality writing and an outstanding performance instilled an emotional attachment and connection with us. When films or television use ...
‘The Boy and the Heron’ meets every expectation
By Ashleigh Clark
This review includes light spoilers for “The Boy and the Heron.” You have been warned.
It was no surprise when I walked into the theater for “The Boy and the Heron” that I would find Hayao Miyazaki’s newest work to be a surreal experience. His latest film intertwines music, animation and storytelling into one beautiful narrative, a feat he accomplishes masterfully in all his works. Miyazaki’s new film provides an adventure with stunning animation that ...
International Student Spotlight: Hannah Grace Patton
By Jewell Strock
Hungary is located in eastern Europe and is surrounded by countries such as Romania, Austria, and Croatia. A senior linguistics major, Hannah Grace Patton lived in Hungary until 2020. She grew up in Tat, Hungary, a town of about 5000 people in Northern Hungary. One of Patton’s favorite things about Hungary is the pastries.
“The kakaós csiga (cocoa snail) is a really yummy pastry that I used to eat growing up,” Patton said. “Bakeries are everywhere and have ...
Looking Back at Warmer Days
As the lake starts to freeze over and the trees lose their leaves, we remember the start of the semester and the warmer days. Back when the birds hadn't flown south yet and the lake was still warm enough to have the engineers build canoe boats and paddle across it. We might be going home to our real families for Christmas, but Homecoming at Cedarville comes pretty close to it.
Filmed and edited by Alben Augustine
CU-EMS: Serving through Emergency Care
By Noah Tang
When the inevitable accident or medical emergency occurs at Cedarville University, who rushes to the scene to provide assistance? CU-EMS, Cedarville University Emergency Medical Services, does.
Laura Dykstra is a sophomore nursing major who has started serving in CU-EMS this year. She describes CU-EMS as a volunteer EMS team run by Cedarville students. CU-EMS responds to all dispatched 911 calls on campus providing medical and traumatic care for people.
Tara Keller, a ...
