Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born on Jan. 15, 1929 and graduated as the valedictorian of Crozer Theological Seminary of Chester, PA in 1951. King became a pastor of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama from 1954 to 1960. The Church was the backbone of the Montgomery Bus […]
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Stay Safe on the Road: A Pennsylvania native explains road safety in the winter.
Growing up in Pennsylvania, each season tends to take on the extremes regarding the weather. Winter is no exception to this rule, and Pennsylvania winters can be exceptionally harsh. When I was little, I used to look forward to the days where the snow would fall so heavily that I […]
Honoring bell hooks: A reflection on bell hooks and her legacy.
On Dec. 15 2021, the world lost a powerful social activist, author, feminist and professor, a woman known prominently by her pen name, bell hooks. After a long health battle, she passed at 69 from end-stage renal failure. In 1952, Gloria Jean Watkins was born in the segregated town of […]
Debunking Study Myths: Not every studying tip you’ve heard will actually pay off.
As we go into finals seasons, it’s time to perfect those studying habits. It’s all about finding what works best for you and effectively planning out your methods of studying. Keep reading to discover some of the studying myths to avoid as well as some effective practices to implement. You […]
A Time of Preparation: Two students share their perspectives on Advent.
You may walk into a church in December and see a wreath with five unlit candles: three purple, one pink, and one white in the center of the wreath. As the service begins with a full worship band, there will come a moment in the service where an individual or […]
Environmental Racism in Our Country: The problem of waster incineration in Delaware County and what we can do about it.
In 1992, a waste incineration site was built in the city of Chester, PA, in Delaware County: the Delaware Valley Resource Recovery Facility. Since 2005, Covanta Holding Corporation has owned and operated it. According to Census.gov, 68.9% of Chester residents are Black or African-American, 11.6% of residents are of Hispanic […]
Threads Pop-Up Thrift Shop: All proceeds supported IJM, an organization that fights to end human trafficking.
On Saturday, Dec. 4, International Justice Mission (IJM) hosted their annual pop-up thrift store to end slavery, Threads. For weeks, IJM has had signs posted in every dormitory as well as one in Walton with donation bins underneath for anyone to donate clothing, jewelry, shoes, and more. The members of […]
Group Gifting: Secret Santa or White Elephant?
‘Tis the season for giving, although giving can come in many forms. Two of the most common large group gift giving activities are white elephants and secret Santa. Buying gifts for everyone in a group can be difficult, time consuming and expensive. Practices such as white elephant and secret Santa […]
Veterans Day: What’s the holiday all about?
What is it that we are celebrating or commemorating when we observe Veterans Day? Veterans Day is the day set aside to thank and honor all who have served, living or deceased, but in particular the living veterans among us. In contrast, Memorial Day specifically commemorates the men and women […]
The Science of Gratitude: How an attitude of thanksgiving can change your brain and body.
I’m sure we have all heard the common phrase “an attitude of gratitude.” Countless inspirational speakers and clergy alike have used to phrase to encourage their listeners to evoke a more positive attitude. This idea of adopting an attitude of gratitude has been scientifically proven to produce greater positive outcomes […]