Month: March 2019
Professor Staci Johnson Discusses Biology, Christianity, and Origin
Tyler Fuller Dr. Chad Chisolm’s Professional Writing class, over the course of the semester, has been bringing in a variety of speakers to come talk with the class, as well […]
Dr. Steven Hayduk on Autism
By: Audrey Rochester Dr. Steven Hayduk is a professor of Psychology and a Statistics professor at Southern Wesleyan University. He also has two children, named Matthew and Timothy. Matthew is […]
The 1979 Revision of the Book of Common Prayer and the Superchurch: How the Church Deals with Change
Tyler Fuller The current version of the Book of Common Prayer saw its final revisions and establishment as the authoritative book of the Anglican Church in 1662. To this day, […]
The Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States
Audrey Rochester The Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States is an American offshoot of the Church of England, which was started by Henry VIII in 1534. Those who adhere […]
Faith in Literature
“Why do authors interpret faith into their writings”? Personal truths and beliefs are what makes you who you are, it is a part of your identity. What you believe is […]
The Preservation of The English Language
The language of English had to fight for its right to stay relevant through many trials and tribulations. From fighting off barbarians and looters to the backlash faced from […]
How the Atmosphere of Earth is Perfect for Maintaining Life
Tyler Fuller The age of our Earth is estimated to be over 4.5 billion years old. The earliest forms of life present likely sprung up around 4 billion years ago […]
Solar Eclipses are Outta This World!
By: Audrey Rochester Amateur astronomers who have traveled abroad to watch solar eclipses have told me that responses are always the same. The locals and the visiting astronomers are equally […]
“Thou Naughty Knave” with a “Heart of Gold”– Phrases and Insults from Shakespeare
Amanda Platz Shakespeare’s monologues have sparked the imagination of scholars, actors, and audiences alike. His characters bring audiences to the edges of their seats, make them weep and laugh, and […]
Behind a Skunk in the Road: Where did the Words Come From?
Dynestee Fields As I commuted from Central this sunlit afternoon, my eyes strayed to the medium of the highway to where a black and white figure lay stretched vastly beyond its […]
Puberty Haunts Everyone—Bragg’s Story of the English Language
Rebecca Reese The English language has come through many different stages. It went through an infantile stage where it did not know much about itself or how to get around […]
Survival of the Fittest: How English Took Over The World
Marshall Tankersley You don’t want to run into English in a dark alleyway. Granted, there aren’t many things you’d choose to run into on the dank cobblestones of a darkened […]