15 Things to Do this Valentine’s Day (Singles Included)
Everyone wants to have fun on Valentine’s Day, whether they are single, dating, or married. This insightful list can provide some fun ideas of what to do this Valentine’s Day, no matter what your relationship status is. First, I will list the couple’s option, followed by the single’s version. Some
Esperanza Rising and the American Dream
By Jennica Mendoza The American Dream has long been a concept that has unified immigrants from various cultures around the world into a country where hard work is seen as a path (and sometimes a guarantee) to success. In Esperanza Rising (2000), author Pam Munoz Ryan challenges the traditional rags-to-riches
Heritage Idol
On Friday night, most of Cairn came out to watch this year’s Heritage Idol, a singing competition in which students perform for the chance to win a plaque, a $50 gift card, and, of course, bragging rights. This year, nine contestants sang a wide variety of songs, including Jazz, Pop,
World Reach Week: A Week of Discovery
World Reach Week, formally known as Global Missions Week. Some know this week as the week to get out of in class lectures by listening to some unknown person talk about some mission in a country they have never heard of before. Others know it as the week to get
World Feast
Many Americans enjoy so-called “ethnic” food, which has typically been highly Americanized. Very rarely do Americans get to taste food that is truly from another country, in all its authenticity. Cairn University gets a rare opportunity to showcase authentic food from around the world, allowing students to have this chance
New Name, Same Mission
Welcome back, everyone! As I sat in Monday’s chapel, I couldn’t help but notice that “Global Missions Week” has disappeared. In its place, announcements for “World Reach Week” scroll across the screen. Are the two weeks the same? If so, why the name change? To answer this and other questions,
Celebrating God’s Promises
Last Friday, Cairn officially opened the Elioenai art exhibit by Philadelphia-based artist Jun Cruz, who comes from the Philippines. Cairn University is honored to host Cruz’s first exhibit in the United States. Cruz drew heavily on his medical background and on his faith in creating the Elioenai exhibit. In introducing
What Most People Forget about Pride & Prejudice
Ah, Pride and Prejudice! If you haven’t read any other books by Jane Austen, you’ve read Pride and Prejudice. If you haven’t seen any other movies based on those books, you’ve either watched Pride and Prejudice starring Colin Firth or Kira Knightly. It’s not my job to tell you which
Christmas at Cairn
Last Friday night, Cairn celebrated Christmas with the annual Starry Night event. Student Life and Campus Services decorated the walkway with lights, arches, and, for the first time, a real Christmas tree. Student Life set up tables full of cookies and large pots of cocoa and cider as Christmas classics
Dungeons & Dragons: Heresy or Catharsis?
Many Christians consider Dungeons and Dragons as a mysterious, cult-like experience to avoid at all costs. Skepticism and hate for the game remain rooted in the “satanic panic”—a period during the 1980’s when a few players became involved in violent acts against themselves and others. Given this background, D&D is