Author: Marshall Tankersley
Hey You Kids, Get Off My Lawn: The Story of English
Marshall Tankersley Why is the English Language so elusive? While other languages like French have their edges clearly and well defined, English hops and skips along nonchalantly, grabbing new words […]
Inspiration in the Age of the Intellect—The Life of Dr. Britt Terry
Amanda Platz, Marshall Tankersley There aren’t many people you can tell are English-loving individuals, but Dr. Virginia “Britt” Terry is one such person. With her willowy figure and piercing eyes, you […]
The Hand of God—A Conversation With Dr. Tonya Strickland
Jessica Mau Dr. Tonya Strickland is Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Southern Wesleyan University, and has held that position since 2015. Dr. Strickland has a Bachelor’s and […]
On Original Sin—G.K. Chesterton’s Examination of a Basic Christian Tenet
Marshall Tankersley G.K. Chesterton argues that, contrary to popular belief, man is an innately sinful creature. While mankind likes to walk the Earth and believe that he is a paragon […]
Love, Loss, and Christianity—Deep Theology in The Pearl
Marshall Tankersley If there is one thing every human experiences though their life, it is loss. If one lives long enough, one will see family, friends, and associates pass away […]
Christ and the Academic―An Interview With Joseph Pearce
Marshall Tankersley Joseph Pearce is a prolific author formerly from the United Kingdom. Mr. Pearce has written a multitude of biographies and studies of various historical figures, ranging from G.K. […]
Trust and Betrayal in Othello 2020
Marshall Tankersley Who do you trust the most? Is it a loved one? Is it a friend? Is it someone who you think is a friend? What would you do […]
Allegory Gone Wrong—A Review of “The Soft War”
Marshall Tankersley What makes a good allegory? Is it the ability to connect with its audience to communicate a truth or moral lesson? Is it how well the story takes […]
Madness and Sanity—G.K. Chesterton and the Decay of Modern Reason
Marshall Tankersley The line between madness and sanity is not always a clear one. Sometimes, the very best ideas require out-of-the-box thinking that may seem like madness upon first blush […]
“Am I a Good Man?”―Personal Growth and Morality in Doctor Who
Marshall Tankersley If you want to scare someone, really scare them, all you need to do is ask: what makes a good person? Humanity has, collectively and individually, struggled with […]
Good Ballplayer, Bad Sportswriter, and Ugly Journalism
Marshall Tankersley, Student Editor In an age of instant access news (and gossip), it is all too easy to be in the position of having to discern what is truth […]
Theology Lived in the Heart—A Conversation With Dr. Bob Black
Melissa Woodland Dr. Robert Black is Professor of Religion at Southern Wesleyan University. He is the author of How Firm a Foundation, a history of Southern Wesleyan, and co-author of The Story of the […]