Brad Jersak Interview
Back in November I decided to e-mail a fellow who has played an integral role in my spiritual formation: Greg Boyd. He graciously agreed to an interview. This all occurred during the attack on Paris, so I particularly wanted to hear what he had to say about the event. I
Confessions of a Jesus-Doubter
Lately I have been doubting the worth of my relationship with God. Let’s be real here; we all have periods of doubt where we question whether or our faith in Jesus Christ is really worth all of the struggles that accompany that confession of faith. Because of this doubt,
The Present Historical Moment
After midnight, I can’t sleep. Even if I go to bed at nine, I still wake up at zero AM sharp and just can’t go back to sleep. I’ve no idea why. Whenever I’m about to turn the lights out, I always make sure that everything’s just right: my book
5 Not-So-Secret Tips for Academic Success
There you are standing next to your mailbox you probably don’t lock, gripping that one quiz you took last week, and the score is more than disappointing. “What could I have done better?” The question flutters through your mind, and not for the first time. This question may run
Postcard from Oxford: Why Studying Abroad is Terrifyingly Worth It
Dear Cairn, I am currently sitting in the oldest coffee house in England (although the café across the street would beg to differ; apparently this coffee grudge-match has been going on since 1654), drinking a latte made with Turkish espresso and eating breakfast. Which, in the traditional British manner, includes
Cairn Meets Track and Field?
Cairn Cross Country Looks Forward This April, Cairn University will embark on new territory by participating in its first Track and Field meet. The University has not recognized an official Track and Field Team. Instead, current Cross Country members, led by head coach Eric Bofinger, will be competing in a
The Gala: A Message from the Skeptics
Word on the street is the gala is different this year. And not simply different in location and theme – at this year’s Masquerade Ball, dancing will be permitted. This “minor detail” has completely changed the game of the gala (is it really pronounced gay-la?!). The prospect of officially being
An Enchanting Evening: Masquerade Style
“Join us for an Enchanting Evening: Masquerade Style,” reads the sign for this year’s spring Gala. The Gala is a highly anticipated social event here on our Cairn campus, and this year, it will offer a Cairn first: dancing. Excitement increased even more at the promise of a dance floor
Maybe The Third Time Isn’t the Charm
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
Response to the Syrian Crisis– Welcoming the Refugee
My first experience with refugees came in the summer of 2002. This came about while serving on a short-term missions trip teaching English to Iraqis registered with the UN’s Refugee division (UNHCR). These Iraqis were hoping to be resettled in the U.S., Australia, or Canada, so learning English was a