Books and movies are very different forms of entertainment, yet the two are compared often. Books require the reader to imagine the world and characters for themselves, while movies want the viewer to focus more on the visuals. However, for the sake of argument, it can be fun to debate which medium is better. Here … Continue reading
When I wrote the main, front-page story covering the Chancellor’s death, life and legacy, I strove to keep my personal opinions out of it. I wanted the facts and the sources to tell the story of his life, one that I am certainly not qualified to tell on my own. During the process of writing … Continue reading
In recent years, the ways of consuming entertainment have changed drastically. We see more and more households cutting the cord on cable television to subscribe strictly to streaming services. Television news has taken an enormous hit, driving viewers to ask a ringing question… Is news still needed? You might think, “Well, I don’t watch television … Continue reading
Chancellor Timothy R. Thyreen was a passionate educator whose educational vision for an academic institution predicated upon the grace and truth of Jesus Christ was inspiring. Just as Old Testament Judean King Josiah rediscovered the scrolls and rebuilt Jerusalem, President Thyreen rebuilt Waynesburg University on its founding Christian mission. The Stover Scholars cherished his annual … Continue reading
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” is a question that I have been asked an innumerable amount of times over the years, and I never liked it. It brought with it a set of expectations that I felt I could not live up to. Well, as a 20-year-old in college majoring … Continue reading
Going to a Christian university is like a double whammy for your mental health. Not only are students contending with the incessant inquiry as to what they want to do for the rest of their lives before they even know themselves, but they also are constantly face-to-face with the daunting word calling. I guess you … Continue reading
As we ring in April, many are celebrating the beginning of the end – especially here on campus. The last few weeks of each academic year are a time of celebration, anxiety, relief and frustration. Seniors are preparing for what’s next, whether that be jobs, a gap year, grad school, or something entirely different. Underclassmen … Continue reading
“Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never work a day in your life,” famous author Mark Twain said. To build off of Twain’s point, I would add that you need to find the right fit and environment for yourself in that job. As May, and graduation, rolls around for many seniors like … Continue reading
The world is raving about the recent phenom Lia Thomas. Although she is not the first transgender athlete, her debut and success has sparked debate among the athletic community. In March, ESPN as well as other media outlets reported on Thomas becoming the first transgender athlete to win an NCAA Division I national championship title. … Continue reading
In class, we discuss the power of poetry—gilded words rippling through the world, forming a net under us, the fragile tightrope walkers, literary spells anchoring humanity in hope, hope of a moment, or in the swell of history, in the common heart that beats for us all. Yet, there he is: Volodymyr Zelensky, looking older … Continue reading
