King’s Kids seeks to serve and support refugee children in the Dayton area
By Julia Swain
Four days. That is how long a group of young girls had been in the U.S. before crossing paths with King’s Kids–a ministry dedicated to serving refugee children in the Dayton area since its founding in 2012.
With the girls not speaking any English, the students volunteering that night were not sure how they would get through to the girls.
Then, something beautiful happened. The girls’ sisters and friends, who spoke both Swahili and English, began to ...
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 ...
Cedarville Students March for the Rights of the Unborn
By Ashleigh Clark
On Friday, October 4, 120 Cedarville students boarded two charter buses en route to Columbus, Ohio. Every student was there to protest abortion in the Ohio March for Life.
The group of 120 students was led by the Students for Life Org on campus and Communications Professor Dr. Andrew Harris.
Paige Johnson, a member of CU Students for Life, described the March as “the fight for the lives of the unborn in the state of Ohio.”
According to Johnson, “It ...
International Student Spotlight – Bianca Ferrario
By Julia Swain
Bianca Ferrario is a freshman nursing student from Milan, Italy. When Ferrario was in her freshman year of high school, her family moved to California, where her walk with Christ began.
The transition from Italy to California was rough for Ferrario and her family, especially because it happened at the beginning of COVID-19.
“Me and my mother were stuck in a very small apartment in Italy because Covid was so bad and we couldn’t get out,” Ferrario said. ...
Beavercreek’s Coffee Hub Fills the Coffee-Shaped Hole in My Heart
By Ashleigh Clark
I like coffee shops. No matter where they are, what they look like, or what coffee they serve, all coffee shops have this special place in my heart. Coffee shops present an alternative in a world where teens and young adults are losing real-life hangout spaces. The cozy atmosphere of a local coffee shop makes them great places to bring friends.
I’ve been exploring cafés outside of Cedarville and my search brought me to Coffee Hub in Beavercreek. Some may know ...
Skeleton Key Adventures unlocks a dream for Joshua and Emily Kaster
By Maggie Fipps
When Joshua and Emily Kaster moved to Cedarville in 2012, Main Street looked very different. Lola’s Mexican restaurant did not exist, Orion Coffee and Tea went by Stony Creek and Double Dragon, a Chinese restaurant, inhabited the white building at 46 N. Main St.
12 years later, 46 N. Main St. will now be Skeleton Key Adventures, an escape room the Kasters opened after years of pouring into the Cedarville community.
The Kasters said they met in a Missouri ...
Olympics: The last American unifier?
By Maggie Fipps
When was the last time everyone felt truly proud of the United States of America?
Think back to when you got goosebumps from Lee Greenwood’s classic “God Bless the USA,” not just from the excellently timed cymbal crash, but from pure pride in the red, white and blue.
The Paris Olympics, beginning in just a few months, could be a chance to regain a sense of national pride that the USA’s breakdancer could beat France in an epic battle, (yes, that is ...
A letter from Prague
By Avonlea Brown
The city of a thousand spires, the city of magic, the golden city, the mother of all cities. The guidebooks did not lie.
I arrived in Prague skeptical of all the hype I had gotten from every person I talked to about my upcoming travels. One city could not be as beautiful, peaceful and interesting as people had said. And yet here I am, sitting on the bathroom floor in my apartment at 1 a.m. so as not to wake my roommates, writing about how Prague has to be one of ...
Local Missions; Big Impacts
By Ashleigh Clark
Pictured above: In the fall of 2023, a panel discussion titled “Disability is Not A Dirty Word: Navigating Inclusivity” gave students the opportunity to hear from people andtheir families about living with disabilities. The panel also advised on how the church can help families.
Have you ever seen those adorable puppies trotting around campus? Maybe you have petted these puppies, enjoying their adorable presence. They certainly are cute additions to campus life. ...
Ballots, Battles, and Beyond: Pakistan’s 2024 Election
By Laurence Butt
In the heart of South Asia lies Pakistan, a nation of rich history, diverse cultures, and complex politics. Since its inception in 1947, Pakistan has navigated through a tumultuous journey of democracy, military rule, and political instability. Today, it stands at a critical stage, grappling with complex challenges ranging from economic woes to regional tensions, all against the backdrop of a dynamic and evolving political landscape. As the country continues to shape its ...
