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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 [...]

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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. [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Tocco Challenge

Spring Arbor University’s top athletes will challenge donor Don Tocco in the Tocco Sports Challenge at the Field House, on March 9 at 7:00 p.m. The athletes will compete against Tocco for a chance to raise $15,000 for the remodeling of the student center. Tocco is already donating $10,000 for the expansion project, but will [...]

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Emily Patton To Direct “The Diviners” in March

Auditions for “The Diviners” are being held Jan. 31-Feb.1 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. “The Diviners” is to be performed in the Prop Shop March 23-25. Play director Emily Patton is completing her Master’s of Fine Arts in Drama and Theater for the Young at Eastern Michigan University. Patton’s first experience with “The Diviners” [...]

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Christmas Open Mic Night

O Come, O Come Emmanuel Video by Morgan Marshall A student band featuring Wesley Lawton, David Shinabarger, Larry Shirmer, Mike Killam, Aaron Zraik, and Casey Butler played an original rendition of ‘O Come, O Come Emmanuel’. Tweet

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SAU Student Believes Key To Going Green Is By Doing The Little Things

Alyssa Eubank, a senior double majoring in Spanish and Elementary Education, has been passionate about recycling for the past two years. “I’m not sure what started this interest exactly” said Eubank. “But I have family that is very conscientious about being earth-friendly and considering the future of our planet before acting.” Eubank believes she is [...]

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Never Abandoned

Cheerleader, guitar player, dancer and SAU sophomore Katie Turner would appear to be anything but alone. However, when the crowds faded away, Katie Turner was left with a loneliness. Myrna Turner, Katie’s mother, suffered from Multiple Sclerosis (MS), meaning she lacked the normal nervous system required to make her body move in coherence with what [...]

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Christian Christmas?

Christmas trees, candy canes, Santa Claus, mistletoe and, of course, presents are all typical symbols of the Christmas holiday. Some view Christmas as a religious holiday, others see it as time for celebrating family and friends through gift-giving, and others choose not to celebrate Christmas. Most Christians celebrate Christmas as a religious holiday honoring the [...]

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Harvest Spice Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bars

1 box Betty Crocker Gluten Free yellow cake mix 1 can (15oz.) pumpkin (NOT pumpkin pie mix) 1/2 c. butter (or margarine), softened 1/4 c. water 2 t. ground cinnamon 1/2 t. ground ginger (optional) 1/4 t. ground cloves (optional) 3 eggs 1 container cream cheese frosting 1/4 c. chopped walnuts, if desired Preheat oven [...]

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SAU German Club

On May 1, Spring Arbor University’s (SAU’s) German club wrapped up their year together with fond memories and plans for [...]

Festival of Faith and Writing

On Apr. 19-21, Calvin College hosted its twelfth annual Festival of Faith and Writing. According to the Festival website, the [...]

Plaza ball: A Spring Arbor tradition

Crossing through the plaza on the way back to your room after class, you have probably been forced to duck [...]

Voiles and Wyse share plans for the next year

Matt Voiles and Lydia Wyse, recent winners of the Student Government Association (SGA) election, are looking toward the future. Voiles, [...]

Further unrest in Sudan and South Sudan

The region of Sudan has struggled for many years to resolve conflict within its borders. The most current situation is [...]

“Mirror Mirror” movie review

The fairest of them is once again on the run from an evil queen (Julia Roberts). In honor of the [...]