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Every Christian is called to be an apologist

Every Christian is called to be an apologist
The Bible calls every Christian to defend the word of God.
Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer February 2, 2022

When someone today thinks of an apologist, they might think of it as a profession. Similar to preaching, only certain types of people are called to the task. In reality, all Christians are called to apologetics. 1 Peter 3:15-16 says, “but in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, ready at any...

Russia will probably not go to war over Ukraine

Russia will probably not go to war over Ukraine
While tensions run high, Moscow will not rush into war with the West.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor January 31, 2022

Vladimir Putin really does not want his neighboring country to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. If Ukraine were to join forces with the western-run organization founded in 1949, Russia would have the West’s military force on their doorstep. That would be enough to make any country—who...

The pope’s warning should be heeded

The pope’s warning should be heeded
Choosing pets over children is not biblical.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor January 28, 2022

Earlier this month, Pope Francis directly addressed people who choose to raise pets rather than children. “We see that people do not want to have children, or just one and no more,” Francis said, when speaking about Joseph and how he raised young Jesus. He continued by stating the importance of adopting...

Authors every Christian should know

Authors every Christian should know
Christians need to broaden their horizons.
Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer January 26, 2022

Many Christians believe they do their due diligence by reading the Bible every day, conducting Bible study and reading a devotional. While these spiritual practices are worthwhile, Christians should broaden their horizons to consider theological works aside from Scripture. As the word of God, the Bible...

Biden’s first year was a disaster

Biden’s first year was a disaster
At the one-year mark, the president’s approval ratings are at an all-time low.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor January 24, 2022

After one year in the oval office, President Joe Biden received a failing approval rating from citizens of the United States, the New York Post reports. With countless cargo ships  full of supplies still stuck off the coast of California and inflation rates reaching a 40-year high, many voters became...

Tuition costs have killed the American dream

Tuition costs have killed the American dream
Higher tuition rates widen the education achievement gap.
Lauren Vander Tuig, Staff Writer January 21, 2022

America's defining selling point is the American dream—defined as “a happy way of living that is thought of by many Americans as something that can be achieved by anyone in the U.S. especially by working hard and becoming successful.” This ethos of America makes the country out to be an optimistic...

Having a mentor improves chances of success

Having a mentor improves chances of success
Students should consider a mentor a necessity, not an option.
Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer January 19, 2022

A nervous new student awaits his first day of classes. He sits in the student lounge and overhears a conversation about a mentor who helped someone with their success and gave insightful advice. He sounds excited because he has someone to depend on and ask questions about life or the road map for his...

Martin Luther King Jr. represented essential Christian values

Martin Luther King Jr. represented essential Christian values
King exemplified leadership, courage and Christ-like character throughout his life.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor January 17, 2022

“I still believe that standing up for the truth of God is the greatest thing in the world. This is the end of life. The end of life is not to be happy. The end of life is not to achieve pleasure and avoid pain. The end of life is to do the will of God, come what may,” said Rev. Martin Luther King...

Xenophobia’s destruction of American values

Xenophobia's destruction of American values
America rejects the melting pot.
Lauren Vander Tuig, Staff Writer January 14, 2022

On News Year’s Day news anchor Michelle Li reported on multiple cultural New Year’s traditions, including her own. Li shared her Korean heritage in this segment, explaining her family’s tradition to eat dumpling soup in the new year.  This cultural expression faced criticism from a particularly...

The virtual world is changing the modern church

The virtual world is changing the modern church
Online churches have led to a decrease in weekly attendance.
Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer January 12, 2022

When COVID-19 first began in the U.S., people were advised to remain indoors to ensure their health and safety until things could return to normal. Now, going into 2022, most quarantine practices are still in place. This enduring change is apparent especially in churches all over the country. Most...

New year, new you? Here’s our New Year’s resolutions

New year, new you? Here’s our New Year’s resolutions
Creating manageable New Year’s resolutions.
Hannah Dilanchyan, Opinions Editor January 10, 2022

When I think about New Year’s, I think about the New York countdown and ball drop, the Rose Parade in Pasadena, poppers and fireworks exploding. Each year, I challenge myself to commit to new resolutions, a mix of fun and serious content—resolutions I can actually accomplish.  People around the...

Antisemitism threatens Jewish and non-Jewish individuals alike

Antisemitism threatens Jewish and non-Jewish individuals alike
Hatred toward Jews and their culture should concern people outside of the ethno-religious group.
Caleb Britt, Staff Writer December 3, 2021

With the celebration of Hanukkah beginning last Sunday on the night of Nov. 28, a resurgence of antisemitic behavior surfaced yet again. Though antisemitic incidents occur year round, the holidays become a time when antisemitic behavior tends to escalate, CBS reports. The International Holocaust Remembrance...