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Another Year, Another Semester
As a new semester begins, the campus has come back to life after a brief winter hibernation. For the first time in years, Cairn had a four week break, much needed for some, too long for others, which has left most students refreshed and ready for a new semester, though
Dear Cairn Student
To my dearest Someone, Is it time we finally started seeing other people? Was it something I said, or a weird dream you had? You know… at this point I don’t really care. I was the best thing that ever happened to you, and you know what, I’m pretty awesome.
The Highlander 2.0: the Highlands
As another day at Cairn University come to an end, I snuck a peek into the new and improved Highlands Café, and, I have to admit, my heart tingled with excitement as I saw one of the workers laying tile on the wall of the kitchen area. The new tables,
Christmas at Cairn
Sometimes it feels like the saying is more along the lines of “‘Tis the season for papers, projects, and finals,” but that stuff won’t get us down at Cairn! Whenever you’re feeling a little like Scrooge, there is plenty to do on campus to get you back in the Christmas
Thanksgiving Part II: Campus Services
The snow fell on Cairn University as students and professors hurried to get home before the roads became impassable. On that stormy Thursday, I went out to get a friend from Dunkin so she would not have to walk back to campus in such abhorrent conditions, but I did not
Thanksgiving Part 1: The Cafeteria Staff
There is hard work that goes on behind the scenes, and too often people don’t acknowledge it because they don’t see it. Sometimes people don’t see there is a lengthy process to the seemingly simple things they see every day. Now, I am not here to shame anyone, but I
Worship at Cairn
Cairn is a nondenominational university, opening its doors to students from every branch of Christianity. This mixing of students gives many the opportunity to broaden their horizons and challenges their beliefs in a way that will strengthen their faith. However, this challenging of faith occasionally leads to friction. The most
The Rapture
For those who date: Come my love, let us frolic in the dull carpeted wasteland of Heritage Hall! Unbind our songs of love, like golden webs from the sun itself across these humble couches and shimmer for all to see as a lighthouse of hope on the shores of loneliness.
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