On Apr. 19-21, Calvin College hosted its twelfth annual Festival of Faith and Writing. According to the Festival website, the “Festival of Faith and Writing has a rich tradition of bringing both new and established talent to speak about a variety of issues related to religion, faith, ethics, justice, writing, music, community and more.” A [...]
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Relay for Life returning to Spring Arbor University
On Friday, April 20, Relay for Life will be coming back for its fifth year at Spring Arbor University (SAU). Relay for Life used to be hosted by Student Development but was dropped last year due to a busy schedule. This year, however, Relay for Life is returning thanks to the efforts of Emilee Barnes. [...]
The Body as a Commodity
Every year Spring Arbor University sets aside one day for FOCUS Series. FOCUS is a day when students take time away from their classes in order to become communally educated on one global issue. FOCUS 2012 is entitled Focus on Freedom: Ending Modern Day Slavery and as the name suggests, it emphasizes social justice throughout [...]
The 84th Annual Academy Awards
The red carpet was rolled out Sunday, Feb. 26, for the 84th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, to present 24 awards in the film industry. So what’s the difference between the two names? The Academy Award is the actual award given out by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), while the [...]
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
In the wake of Sept. 11, 2001, many families across America were left struggling after the loss of loved ones. The ruins of the World Trade Center were covered with pictures and mementos of lost family members, each one with a heart-wrenching story. The movie “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close” fictitiously follows one of these [...]
Taking the Frenzy out of Cross Cultural Registration
Form Frenzy is what students registering for cross cultural trips in the past have experienced, but starting this year a new registration process will begin. Form Frenzy was put on by the Cross Cultural Office at Spring Arbor University (SAU) as an event for students to register for the following year’s trips. In the past, [...]
Where are you, Christmas?
It’s Christmas Eve, and anticipation hangs in the air. Snow is magically dusted over everything and moonlight glints across the white expanse. The tinkling of bells is heard, and with a soft thud, a sleigh alights upon a rooftop. That jolly red figure eases himself down the chimney, his bag of gifts behind him. However, [...]
SAU welcomes new faculty
Hidden in the cubicles on the third floor of the Poling Center is John Hawthorne, who is already at home in his office space filled with bookshelves.Hawthorne is new to Spring Arbor University’s (SAU) campus this semester, serving as Professor of Sociology and Chairperson in the Department of Sociology.“Two of the three faculty in the [...]
NaNoWriMo
Most people know November for Thanksgiving, football and the infamous “No-Shave November,” but for those of us who can’t or won’t grow out our facial hair, there is another November activity to participate in, National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo).According to the NaNoWriMo website, NaNoWriMo has taken place each year since 1999. Participants write 1,667 words [...]
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