An uprising against the administration of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was sparked last March and has since led to an estimated 7,000 deaths-civilians, government troops and “defectors.” The situation became increasingly heated in November 2011 in an area called Jabal al-Zawiya. There, Syrian security forces killed approximately 200 people, assumed to be army “defectors.” These […]
One would think that giving more in quantity would actually be giving more of an offering. As always, Jesus had to go against the “obvious” view. The story of the widow in Luke is an example of that. Normally, Luke 21:1-4 is discussed in reference to tithing and giving to the church. There is definite
Sometimes it astonishes me how strong an effect popular culture has on everyday American life. It seeps into the daily mundane activities, reminding us of moments on the silver screen that made us laugh, cry, scream in terror or gush with admiration. We remember these feelings, and these words, and we apply them to our
One would think that giving more in quantity would actually be giving more of an offering. As always, Jesus had to go against the “obvious” view. The story of the widow in Luke is an example of that. Normally, Luke 21:1-4 is discussed in reference to tithing and giving to the church. There is definite
“The next 27 minutes are an experiment,” said the voice of Jason Russell, cofounder of international aid organization Invisible Children. “But in order for it to work, you need to pay “Kony 2012″ to which over 80 million people have already “paid
Dimmed lights and bright spotlights in McInnis Auditorium set the stage for the Precious Movements concert on Friday, February 24. This mime and praise concert, “Moving Forward,” told a story of just what its title suggests. Starting with struggle and ending with triumph, the campus group put on a show that left goose bumps. The
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Here is a simple recipe using just a few ingredients that tastes fresh, and is easy to make in a college dorm! Strawberry Parfaits Ingredients: 1 package of Strawberry Jell-O Fresh Strawberries Cool whip Directions: -Make strawberry jello according to directions -Once cooled, cut into cubes -Slice strawberries -Mix in a bowl with cool whip
It’s spring again. The weather is warm, there is an excuse to wear shorts and more than just the sun is sparkling. Engagement rings have been making an appearance in the unusually warm weather and, now, both pollen and love are in the air. There is a term for this phenomenon: “Ring by exciting.” Senior
Allergies are the worst part about Spring. Without taking an Allegra, I find myself with an itchy throat and a short temper. However, when I was short on cash for medicine, I found myself researching and experimenting with natural foods to suppress these allergies. The most interesting thing I learned was that taking small daily
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