Growing through service: two students share their journey of discipleship in the local church
By Julia Swain
On the first Sunday following fall break, junior Social Work major Bekah Williams walks into Sunday school at Grace Baptist Church in downtown Cedarville, anxiously anticipating being able to see the elementary-aged students after an almost two week long hiatus.
Upon entering the room, she is immediately bombarded with hugs and the sound of excited squeals.
“Church isn’t the same without you here,” one child yells out.
The enthusiasm of the ...
Men’s Soccer Team Claims Victory in Season Finale
By Lauren Vargas
Five days ago, on October 31, 2024, the Cedarville University men’s soccer team suffered a grueling defeat to the Thomas More Saints, their fourth consecutive loss of the season.
The Yellow Jackets were determined to get a shot at redemption, and Wednesday, November 6, was their time to claim it when they defeated the Saints 2-1.
The foggy evening ambiance set the scene as the Jackets walked on the pitch to greet their opponents. Although they had lost ...
Testimony Tuesday: A life on mission for the Good Shepherd
By Bella Agnello
*for the sake of protecting the subject of this testimony from danger in her future work on the mission field, we have changed her name
Growing up in a family and a church that supported missions, Anna was bound to have a heart ready to go and share the Gospel overseas. From a young age, Anna’s heart for missions overflowed from her personal understanding of the Gospel.
When she was four years old, Anna asked her parents if she could take communion, but her mom did ...
‘September 5’ is a deliciously intense historical drama
By Isaac Steward
One of the best weeks of my year happened over fall break when I attended the Heartland International Film Festival. I spent that whole week in Indianapolis, Indiana, where I watched all sorts of films created by passionate and talented filmmakers. It was at the end of this festival that I was roped into watching the early showing of “September 5,” a German-produced historical drama about the American sports broadcasting crew that covered the 1972 Munich Olympics ...
Secret Church: A night of remembrance and a call to action
By Avonlea Brown
*For the purpose of security and protecting students from hostile countries, no name of students who shared their testimonies and their countries of origin will be shared as well as last names of the coordinating students
Seniors and juniors of Cedarville University gathered quietly at 9 p.m. on October 28, in the Scharnberg Business and Communication Center for an event titled ‘Secret Church.’ The night of worship and prayer called students to have a passion for ...
CU Men’s Soccer vs Tiffin Photo Gallery
On senior day Saturday, family and friends came to Cedarville University to cheer on the men’s soccer team as they fought against Tiffin University. The men were defeated by a score of 2-1 in an up-and-down game that couldn’t seem to fall in the direction of the Jackets. Ben Carman had an exhilarating steal and scored a 30-yard goal; however, the Dragons soon scored a penalty kick and tied the game. They stuck the nail in Cedarville’s coffin with a tap-in in the 81st minute to seal the ...
CU Women’s Soccer vs Tiffin Photo Gallery
The Cedarville Women’s soccer team defeated Tiffin University on senior day 1-0 in a Saturday afternoon matchup. The Jackets fired a collective 27 shots at Tiffin’s goalkeeper, with a successful goal from senior Megan McClish in the 60th minute. McClish was assisted by Addie Erslan for a goal that was rebounded off the crossbar and passed to the three-yard line by Erslan, where McClish put the ball in the net for the first and only time in the entire game.
The women, who have already ...
Rinnova’s new coffee cart becomes a campus staple
By Bella Agnello
Rinnova saw staggering lines when they switched to using coffee beans from Pettibone Coffee in Dayton, OH. At high-traffic times of day, lines can stretch as far back as to Panda Express. This year, help came in the form of Rinnova’s new portable coffee cart.
Starting November 5, the Rinnova cart will be up and running in the BTS on Tuesdays and Thursdays after chapel until 4 p.m. Students can pay for their drinks with cash or flex dollars.
Westin Park, the assist...
A churched life: Synergy event encourages mindful habits and defines the role of students in the Church
By Chelsea McKana
Worship music played in the background as students filtered into BTS 104 for the second Synergy Initiative event of the year. The discussion – which included Bryson Jackson, Director of Groups and Classes Ministries at University Baptist Church in Beavercreek, and Cam Armino, Associate Director of Career Services – kicked off at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29.
Jeremy Kimble, director of the Synergy Initiative, opened the session with a word of prayer before ...
Cedarville wins despite low energy against Thomas More
By Danielle Cherry
On October 29, the Cedarville women’s volleyball team beat Thomas More in four sets in a tight race to the finish. They took the first set, faltered in the second then were victorious through the next two. The final match scores were 25-20, 23-25, 25-16 and 25-23.
But from the beginning, Cedarville played like they were tired. The Saints took the lead with some good blocks, but the Jackets quickly came to their senses and began to take over the game with strong ...
