Features

The Wooden Spoon Restaurant Review

Sacred Grounds, and McDonald’s are about the extent to which I have explored Spring Arbor’s food and drink options. However, this small town holds more than one would expect. The Wooden Spoon Restaurant, which many readers of “The Pulse” may have never heard of, is worth an adventure up the road. Only open from 6...
Adventures in Cambodia

Adventures in Cambodia

Kelbe Cocking, a sophomore here at Spring Arbor University, is currently overseas in Cambodia for her Cross Cultural Studies. She fortunately has been blogging about her experiences there and is willing to share them with “The Pulse.” You can follow more of her adventures at http://ajournalofadventure.blogspot.com/ . Well, it’s been about one week since I...
What You Don’t Know About M&D

What You Don’t Know About M&D

A profile on Sue Hatt

There’s always a little bit of hope and anticipation when you check your mailbox to see if there is a piece of mail, or better yet a yellow slip letting you know you received a package. What most students do not know is how much work goes on in the mail room.Sue Hatt, Duplicating Service...
SAU welcomes new faculty

SAU welcomes new faculty

A profile on John Hawthorne, Professor of Sociology and Chairperson in the Department of Sociology

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...

German Club

A new outlet for foreign language students has arrived to Spring Arbor University (SAU). Those interested in or studying German will be pleased to hear that through the efforts of adjunct Professor Kim Bowen, and with the help of several students, a German club has been formed on campus.Bowen has spoken German since his teenage...
Women Secrets Revealed at Second Annual “Feminar”

Women Secrets Revealed at Second Annual “Feminar”

On Oct. 17, 2011, the second annual women’s “Feminar” was held at Spring Arbor University (SAU) in the Dining Commons (DC). This event was hosted by the women resident directors of SAU women’s dormitories: Anna Wilkinson, Carrie Williams, Kelly McGraw and Elizabeth Stimson. As female college students entered the DC, they were welcomed by refreshments...

SAU Hosts Faiths and Globalization Lecture Series

Two distinguished professors came together on the evening of Oct. 18 and the morning of the 19 for the Faiths and Globalization lecture series. Miroslav Volf, the Henry B. Wright professor of theology at Yale’s Divinity School, spoke from a Christian perspective about his struggles in occupied Yugoslavia. Saeed Khan; a lecturer at Wayne State...

Homecoming Court Guys’ Profiles

Name: Aaron Norris Major: Health and Exercise Science Being voted as part of homecoming court is an honor, but for Norris, it was completely unexpected. “It’s fun,” he said. With graduation approaching quickly, Norris is excited about applying for grad school, but he is nervous because once he’s away from Spring Arbor University (SAU) he...

Homecoming Court Girl’s Profile

Courtney Moran Major: Elementary Education Double Minor in Math and Science Moran was surprised to be named to court. “Part of me thinks it’s kind of funny and part of me is really honored,” she said. Even though graduation is right around the corner, Moran is excited and will be student teaching in the fall....

Miami Model Update

April 16, 2011 So what have I realized about modeling so far? You spend a lot of time waiting. But while you’re waiting good-looking people often help keep you entertained you while you wait. I got up at 8:00 this morning to begin shooting for our photo shoot, which consisted of three different looks. We...

SAU Student Models in Miami

April 15, 2011 I don’t think it’s really sunk it yet, the whole me being in Miami and such. Yesterday I was freezing and writing papers in Michigan and now I’m in Miami on the beach watching people walk around without tops on. I feel like I’m in a music video. Nobody here really seems...
SAU Student Interns in DC

SAU Student Interns in DC

Washington, D.C. – Matthew Boivin, a senior at Spring Arbor University, is attending the Washington Journalism Center (WJC) in Washington D.C. during the last semester of his senior year. He only wishes he had done it sooner. Boivin explains why being on campus prevents students from understanding how important it is to do things off...