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Timing is Everything: Plan Your Passion
It’s Monday morning. Jill’s phone alarm goes off at 5:30 a.m., but she is already downstairs on the treadmill getting in a 30-minute workout before the work day gets crazy busy. After a quick shower and a protein-packed smoothie with avocado toast, Jill heads to the office just ahead of
Wholeheartedly Devoted to Christ
Over the past few months, I have met individuals who tragically lost a significant other. One of these individuals is a man who shared that he recently lost his wife of 24 years. She experienced a slow, painful death due to complications with diabetes. He told me, “Some people tell
Mastering a Job Interview: Building Confidence
“Tell me about yourself.” “Why should I hire you over all the hundreds of candidates applying for this position?” Picture this: You’re about to graduate in a few years and then enter the workforce. You may not be sure how to answer tough interview questions, what career path you want
The Interview: Teri Catanio
I had the privilege to chat with one of the staff members at Cairn University, Teri Catanio. For those who don’t know, Teri Catanio is the director of the Cairn University Career Center, which is located across from the Health Center in the Smith Administration Building. In this interview, Teri
Halloween Decorations: How to be Festive and Mindful of Your Community
As students begin to wear bigger jackets and bundle up to make their treks across campus, it is becoming hard to ignore the arrival of the fall season. With the arrival of the fall season also comes the some-what controversial holiday: Halloween. It is not uncommon to see a division
Did We Forget Someone?
Again, I pose the question: have we as the students of Cairn University forgotten someone? Allow me to tell the story of a group once forgotten, but now seeking revival: Student Missionary Fellowship (SMF). Let’s begin by answering the question everyone first asks: what is SMF? SMF is a student
Plan Your Story
“What’s your major?” “What kind of job will you get with that?” “It’s nice you want to follow your passions, but you need to be realistic and choose a major that will actually help you pay bills.” The “foundational decade” is a term to describe the twenties of an individual’s