James Chip Moore Staff Writer September 11, 2001 will be forever engrained into Americans’ memories. On that day, terrorists attacked the twin towers of the World Trade Center. Damage from the collision sent debris for blocks around the site. One of the buildings affected by the collision was a Burlington Coat Factory two blocks away. [...]
Joseph Huntley Editor in Chief “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future’” (Jeremiah 29:11). These words have guided me through my life and have helped me understand that, no matter what, God has [...]
Jessicah Peters Staff Writer The stresses of life seem overwhelming at times, especially to young college students reaching the end of the spring semester. When the burdens of balancing studying, working and socializing become too much, it is amazing to think about how awesome God is. In Numbers 11, the Israelite people complain about the [...]
Julie Cobb Staff Writer When I wake up every morning, I look into the mirror and see imperfection. I have a dozen new freckles, and I can already tell I am going to have a bad hair day. But along with my physical imperfections, I see my spiritual imperfections. I am a selfish, lazy, pathetic excuse for [...]
Christine Parks Staff Writer Worship is offering oneself as a living sacrifice to God. Paul says in Romans 12:1, “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God – this is true worship”. The connection a believer has with [...]
Julie Cobb Staff Writer In a society full of technological advances like the Internet, iPhone and BlackBerry, one would think that its citizens would be more aware of what is going on in the world. Instead, Americans seem to know next to nothing about the ins and outs of government legislation, economics and world events. [...]
Jordan Ecarma Copy Editor “Remember no man is a failure who has friends.” This line concludes the Capra-directed classic film It’s a Wonderful Life and is a principle that can be brought to our own lives. We all tend to measure our success by how we touch the lives of our friends and vice versa. [...]
Jessicah Peters Staff Writer Bunnies, baskets and candy-shaped eggs—since when did Easter become another holiday about sweets and treats? The meaning of a hard-boiled egg decorated in spring colors goes far back in history. At the Passover, hard-boiled eggs dipped in salt water symbolized the Passover sacrifice. The ancient Persians painted eggs for Nowrooz, which [...]
Christine Parks Staff Writer From tiny thumbnails to wedding photographs, all pictures hinge on the camera. There are many choices in the camera world to confuse the consumer, but with solid information a knowledgeable choice can be made. A helpful tip to use before purchasing a camera is to decide the budget, the purpose and [...]
Julie Cobb Staff Writer Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention please. The United States of America is facing a major crisis and I feel that it is my civil duty to inform you of the impending doom. A new epidemic, known as Acute Text Messaging Syndrome, is sweeping across the nation and affecting people [...]
Jessicah Peters Staff Writer Praying, tithing and singing are limited ways to worship the God who created us. Some people go to church to get something out of worship instead of giving back. Restricting worship to one certain way is harmful to a relationship with God. Where in the Bible does it specifically say there [...]
Julie Cobb Staff Writer “Have you heard the one about the priest, the minister, and the rabbi?” Religion has become a joke in today’s society. Christianity in particular has been under fire by many both inside and outside the faith. According to the American Religious Identification Survey conducted in 2008, 76 percent of Americans claim they [...]
Jessicah Peters Staff Writer When young women do not consider sports to be important, it is a discredit to the history of women involved in enhancing the fields of sports. Personally, I have always been amazed by accomplishments of women in sports. One of my dreams as a little girl was to become editor-in-chief of [...]
Christine Parks Staff Writer Many forms of suffering cause people to question God. They should know that it is okay to ask God questions. He commands His creation to seek Him in His word. Isaiah 45:19 says, “I have not spoken in secret, from somewhere in a land of darkness; I have not said to Jacob’s [...]
Christine Parks Staff Writer During life, people experience a vast array of difficulties and hardships, which over time put strain on the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being of the individual. Death, difficult decisions, heartache and broken relationships are all encountered during the walk of life, but so is God’s faithfulness. The difficulties that are faced [...]
Jessicah Peters Staff Writer First down, fourth down and touchdown are three football terms that any girl should know and understand if she is going to try to watch the sport. While I was growing up, my father did not teach me much about football, but there was someone who did. Around the age of [...]
Jessicah Peters Staff Writer As the holidays approach, so many people are concerned only about themselves. Thanksgiving has become a holiday where you stuff yourself until you are too fat to do anything, and ladies are preparing to rip each others’ eyes out the next day to get Christmas presents. Selfishness defined is looking after [...]
Amy Skaggs Staff Writer Picture this: an opportunity to share the love of Jesus Christ one-on-one with a very large community of people. Not many people would turn that down. Now imagine if it were completely free. Does that sound too good to be true? No way! The opportunity is right in front of you, [...]
Leasy Sandal Staff Writer Since last semester, Fox News has made it clear that it desires to deliver accurate information to the public, even if it goes against President Barack Obama’s wishes. Fox is one of a few news networks to not worship at Obama’s feet, and Mr. President is not happy. Critics of the [...]
Jennilyn Howell Copy Editor I guess I won’t be getting my money back. My ring came in the spring of 2008, and I married the love of my life on May 30, 2009. So I guess I’m not exactly an authority when it comes to giving marriage advice, but I figured I’d share some things [...]