By Jeremiah Gonia, Sports Editor Asbury heads to conference tournament on Friday Asbury men’s tennis team won a 5-3 match over Centre College on Monday night. The win marks the team’s 5th win in a row as the Eagles head into their conference tournament. “Our team is going into conference with a lot of confidence after going undefeated in KIAC… Read more →
By Jorge Castorena, News Writer Avoiding detriment to mother nature As the days get warmer and the outdoors become more inviting, hammocking and slacklining are among the most popular pastimes at Asbury. But if not done correctly, these activities have the potential to be banned from campus. The concern is the effect that hammocks and slacklines have on trees. The… Read more →
By Meredith Schellin, Contributing Writer Many Christian colleges and universities pride themselves in having professors who love to teach and are more than qualified to do so. The salaries these professors receive, however, often do not reflect their abilities, nor do they compare to those of other professors at larger, state institutions. The average salary a Christian university or college… Read more →
By Ashley Walls, Staff Writer Syracuse basketball fan Dylan Pohl has lived in Wilmore for almost his whole life. As much as he loves the small, quaint town of Wilmore, living 16.7 miles away from the University of Kentucky—and the hub of UK basketball fans—has its challenges. “Being a Syracuse fan in the Blugrass isn’t ” And it’s no wonder—according… Read more →
By Ben Steury, Columnist Barcelona FC traveled to Germany to meet Bayern Munich in the first leg of the semi-final round of the Champions league on Tuesday. When the whistle was finally blown at full time, Bayern found themselves sitting comfortably on top of a 4-0 win over Barcelona. Bayern has been the favorite to win the Champions league this… Read more →
By Luke Patton, Columnist Last Sunday, my pastor relayed a story about traveling to Tuscaloosa in the spring to watch the University of Kentucky play basketball against the University of Alabama. As he drove through the town, he was amazed at the amount of crimson support turning out in campers, cookouts, tailgating and RVs dotting the campus. But he made… Read more →
By Katie Wilson, Contributing Writer A wardrobe style guide based on your political stance Depending on your style, you could be channeling a whole wave of associated political opinions. And this will show you how your outer appearance can reveal deeper beliefs. Now let me premise this by saying, this is not to take issue with your clothes, rather letting… Read more →
By Sarah Choate, Senior Features Writer, A look inside the life and legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer Douglas Anderson’s award-winning play “The Beams are Creaking,” directed by Jeff Day, took Asbury’s Greathouse Theatre Stage this past Friday as a part of “Engaging Culture” weekend. This play is based on the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a Christian conspirator against the Nazi party,… Read more →
By Kelsey Campbell, Features Writer Advice on how to conquer finals week An old Irish proverb says, “A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for everything.” I believe that is true, especially for finals week. Finals week is the most dreaded week of my life. From the stressing over studying to trying to figure out… Read more →
By Rebecca Price, Managing Editor The recent violence at Sandy Hook Elementary School and the Boston Marathon should be enough of an incentive for the American public to realize that we need to reform our gun laws. It was, therefore, rather unfortunate that last Wednesday, April 17, the U.S. Senate failed to pass a bill that would have required universal… Read more →
By Courtney LeMay, Executive Editor I don’t like lasts. Taking the last dinner roll makes me feel like a barbaric and insensitive jerk. Coming in last—well, that’s losing. Last means replaced, no more, the end of the line. I tried to ignore it. I let the fall slip by, unperturbed, busy with swimming and classes and work. I longed for… Read more →
By Amy Patterson, News Editor Asbury Student Congress passed a proposal last week asking the administration to add a full-time exercise science professor. Those backing the proposal hope this will be just the first step in a department revamp. However, members of the Health Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) department don’t believe that a full-time faculty addition is likely. Sharayah… Read more →
By Jeremiah Gonia, Sports Editor At the recent Bluegrass Spring Classic, Asbury women’s golf finished fifth out of eight teams, and the men’s team finished sixth out of the eight team field. “As a team we need to be more consistent,” Daniel Gibbons said. Playing at the Cherry Blossom course in Georgetown, the Lady Eagles finished with their second best… Read more →
By Josh Braun, Columnist The best that Europe has to offer keeps getting better as the Champions League semi-finals have been determined. It’ll be Real Madrid, the Spanish league runners-up from last year, facing off against Borussia Dortmund, who won the German league last year. Let’s take a closer look. Bayern Munich vs. FC Barcelona First Leg: Tues. April… Read more →
By Jeremiah Gonia, Sports Editor Person with greatest influence on athletic career: My dad. He always has been very involved in my athletic career, always pushing me to be better, in English and sometimes in Spanish. Biggest thrill in sports: Big rival games are always the biggest thrill. At Asbury it was my freshman year when we beat IU East… Read more →
By Andy Clarke, Columnist We are in the beginning of one of my favorite times of the year. The 2013 Major League Baseball season got under way a few weeks ago, and the “Dog Days of Summer” are ahead of us. Here are five things to think about as the season continues: Is this the year neither the Red… Read more →
By Karis Rogerson, Opinion Editor My greatest desire has always been to grow up, get married and have several beautiful children. The first day I wake up and see a crow’s foot or wrinkle on my husband’s face, I shall serve him with divorce papers so fast that the day will barely be over before I’m wrapped in the arms… Read more →
By Meredith Schellin, Staff Writer From vicious online chat room messages to daily trash can stuffings, bullying takes a variety of forms. According to Webster’s dictionary, bullying is “the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something.” Some might say, “That’s just high school,” but to many school administrations, news outlets and students, it has become a… Read more →
By Amy Patterson, News Editor The proper way for Christians to respond to terrrorist attacks is with belief. For the past several months, I haven’t sat in a movie theater even once without suspiciously eyeing patrons who left their seats throughout the film. I consider myself fortunate, though, that this is the only thing that the Aurora shooter took from… Read more →
By Jorge Castorena, News Writer Students should give more of their business to local businesses to help Wilmore’s economy “I was looking out the window of the shop once and happened to notice someone walking by drinking out of a Starbucks cup,” Tim Gibson, owner of Solomon’s Porch, said during an interview earlier this year. “It was like a slap… Read more →
By Becca Richards In response to “The mark of a gentleman,” by Katie Oostman, published Feb. 28, 2013 True, who doesn’t love a sharp dressed man? Or a man who can fix a flat in the rain on the highway? Or a man who gives you a firm handshake? Sure, these are all great qualities and skills to posses, but… Read more →
By Hillary Fisher, Copy Editor & Courtney LeMay, Executive Editor The Illuminated class comes out on top after a grueling week of inter-collegiate competition While the opening ceremony was rained out, rain did not hamper the class spirit exhibited at this year’s Legacy Games. Members of the Ransomed, Unshakable, Illuminated and Awakened classes teamed up to compete in various activities that… Read more →
By Jen Bacon, Contributing Writer Don’t let the phrase “semi-formal” keep you from expressing your unique style. If you’re the eclectic type, feel free to break out a bright belt and some printed flats. Do you tend to gravitate toward the more classic look? Pearl earrings are a must, but lace headbands are a great way to keep it… Read more →
By Sarah Choate, Senior Features Writer As we wrap up this school year, I find myself reflecting on the many things in my life that have changed since I came to Asbury. This is my freshman year, and I have absorbed so much information from not only lectures and profs but also from the campus community culture. There are… Read more →
By Brittany Butler, Staff Writer Tumbling team balances a sport lifestyle with ministry mania The Asbury tumbling team has a unique identity: it doesn’t label itself as a sport, and it doesn’t focus solely on being a mission. Instead, throughout the year tumblers balance the tasks of improving stunts and spreading their faith, combining the two during their clinics, missions… Read more →
By Meredith Schellin, Staff Writer With graduation approaching, many students will begin seeking jobs and planning for their lives after Asbury. Many of them will end up coming back to campus not as students but as employees. For many students this is an easy transition into post-college life. Not only are they provided with a job, but also they are… Read more →
By Leslie Ferrell, Senior News Writer Every student at Asbury knows who they are—the people who sit throughout the balcony section in Hughes, hold folders and look around at the other students, making marks on a piece of paper throughout chapel. They are the chapel checkers. Students sometimes complain about losing a one-third skip in chapel for texting, sleeping or… Read more →
By Jeremiah Gonia, Sports Editor Person with the greatest influence on your athletic career: I’ve got two, and they are my parents. Biggest thrill in sports: Scoring a quality goal Athlete you most admire: Lionel Messi What impresses you most about your coach? He’s a fantastic coach of the game, but he’s also an awesome friend to hang out with… Read more →
By Jeremiah Gonia, Sports Editor Barcelona vs. PSG Messi is arguably the world’s greatest soccer player right now, and his influence was seen in a decisive 1-1 draw with PSG. PSG controlled the game’s tempo throughout the first half and well into the second with Pastore scoring in the fiftieth minute, yet Messi’s introduction changed everything. Barcelona sparked into… Read more →
By Kerry Steinhofer, Staff Writer Today, online social media communities span the globe, and teenagers have become the most electronically-connected generation of all time. The Roiworld’s Teens and Social Networks Study in 2010 said: 13- to-17-year-olds spend 80 percent of time online on a social networking site. According to CNN, children ages 8 to 18, who are immersed in electronic media,… Read more →
