I have loved the addition of coffeehouse events in this school year. I think they have been a wonderful opportunity for students to express themselves creatively and for the student body to support them. The themes for the night have been unique and inviting.   This last coffeehouse though did

Spring break is a wonderful time of the semester. However, returning from break can be very difficult. To bring a little sunshine to these dreary post-spring-break days, here are a list of back-to-school struggles that we can all relate to.   Waking up for classes after being able to sleep

Seniors: they survived Sandy, they ferociously reclaimed their school from the “Cairn Alligator,” and they have persevered through eight (or more) rounds of finals week. But one other thing that seniors have gained great experience in is the art of the fire drill. With a $500 fine handed to anyone

Two Fridays ago, the event that was Cairn Mingle unfolded before those who were brave enough to come. As you walk in into Chatlos chapel, to your left was two tables full of food and drinks and very festive decorations.  In the far corners were areas for friends and couples

I have to admit, I was skeptical.   Really, really skeptical.   Because what else would epitomize the Cairn experience more than to have an event that blatantly caters to the girls pursuing their M.R.S degrees? [See more about that “degree” in Ring by Spring and “Cairn’s Hookup Culture.“]  

Last [summer] I had the opportunity to spend the week with 175 middle and high school students from Mosaic Church. It’s not something I would usually do. Was it worth my time? I don’t have a particular calling to students and I have no unique gifting with teenagers. But when our

In the weeks preceding the Highlander Games, I constantly stated that Penndel would win. Only part of me believed that was actually possible as I sat through many planning sessions and meetings. As the Assistant Resident Director of Penndel, of course I have pride beyond measure of our abilities and

SCENE: PENNDEL APT D5. – AFTERNOON   ERIC is sitting in a warm chair, dressed in black, watching YouTube.  His shoes are off.  He is comfortable.  Hearing someone fiddling with the door, he looks up from his laptop.   Enter SCOTTY, dressed casually in a grey t-shirt.  He has just

The Blizzard of 2016 may not be a scheduled event, but it is clear to all that it is a moment in Cairn’s history. Arguably, this snow day should have been a school day so that we would have had off, but I will not complain too much. It seems

Having just survived Snowmageddon (winter storm Jonas), 2016 promises to deliver on all the prayers of snow we sent up during December. Here are some handy tips to staying warm during your treks from residence halls to class, MAC to dorm, or even just when you go outside to have fun.