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Dayton Public Schools considers creating a new arts school

By Anna Harman Dayton Public Schools are considering building a new arts elementary school in west Dayton, according to superintendent David Lawrence. For now, it’s just a conversation to brainstorm how this could function in the Dayton area.  They have to consider what it would cost to build the school and also research what arts schools around the country are like functionally. They still aren’t clear on a decision just yet.  Board member Jocelyn Rhynard states that ...

Young people have not given up on politics

By Ashleigh Clark You see the sentiment: young people have given up on politics. They say young people addicted to dopamine hits from TikTok are failing their country with low civic engagement. Modern media paints young people as lackadaisical consumers unaware of politics.  Dr. Mark Caleb Smith, Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities, Director of the Center for Political Studies, and Professor of Political Science, explains that there are several factors that affect whether or ...

Professor Pastimes

Dr. Roper By Janie Walenda Dr. Kevin Roper was a Professor of Mathematics at Cedarville University for over twenty years and spent sixteen of those years serving with the Cedarville Township Volunteer Fire Department.  Since most of the volunteers are college students, there is always a need for more long-term members. “It really is a very good opportunity to take care of the community you live in,” Roper said, pointing out both the tangible and intangible ways that the fire ...

One Bistro: Making a space for neighbors to eat

By Avonlea Brown Outside, cars whoosh by and people bustle back and forth in front of the windows, leaves strewn on the sidewalk. Inside, the sounds of laughter and silverware on plates fill the little cafe. Booths and tables are filled with family, friends and strangers.   In one booth a group of three girls share breakfast, in the next booth a group of old women eat and share conversation. Sitting at the community table in the middle of the room is a family of four with two ...

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 ...

Winans Chocolates + Coffees is a Cozy Spot to meet with Friends 

By Anna Harman Winans Chocolates + Coffees was founded by Max and Dick Winans in 1961 in Piqua, Ohio. It was originally called Winans Carriage House Candies. When Max retired in the early 90s, his daughter Laurie and her husband Joe took over the business. They began adding small batch, house-roasted coffee to the Winans menu. They began to grow the business from one location to multiple franchised regional locations throughout the state. They now have 19 locations all across Ohio.  ...

8 Things to Do Near Cedarville Around the Holidays

By Esther Fultz Often, the last few weeks of the semester just seem to drag on. After returning from Thanksgiving break, students have to complete final papers and projects and study for final exams. While having a negative attitude the last few weeks of the semester or completely focusing on school can be tempting, plenty of opportunities also exist for engaging in fun Christmas activities near Cedarville. The activities listed below can provide much-needed study breaks, help students ...

Student Media Conference Inspires Collegiate Journalists

By Julia Swain  From how to tell an effective, engaging story to the importance of building relationships with sources and generating community-oriented story ideas, the student media conference at Xavier University on September 30 provided a great deal of inspiration for the editor team at Cedars, Cedarville University’s student-organized newspaper. The conference highlighted eight student news organizations’ best work, included three breakout sessions, and a keynote address from Evan ...

Dino’s Cappuccinos is a Quirky Spot in Yellow Springs

By Anna Harman Dino’s Cappuccinos is located in Yellow Springs, Ohio. It’s only about 12 minutes from campus, so it’s a pretty close option if you want to get coffee outside of Cedarville. The first thing that I noticed about this coffee shop was the minimal, crowded street parking. My friends and I looked for a spot for a long time and had to squeeze in a small spot. It wasn’t the ideal parking situation. When you walk in, it’s clear that it’s a very small shop. It seemed ...

History impacts the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza

By Esther Fultz The Israel-Hamas war is everywhere - in the news, on social media, in conversations with coworkers and friends. The devastating impact included more than 1,400 Israelis being killed in the initial attack at the beginning of October, and more than 10,000 Palestinians being killed in Israel’s counterattacks. As Americans watching from the safety of our homes, it is easy to point fingers and assume the blame lies completely on one side. In reality, the complex conflict has a ...