Recently, I attended (and was a part of) the 2017 History Seminar here on campus. How was I involved, do you ask? Well, after Dr. Reese presented the fascinating life story of Martin Luther, I was part of a choir that sang "A Mighty Fortress is Our God" to conclude the seminar. I've got to say, it was a lot […]
Disclaimer: this post is written by a normal college student who does not make straight A’s. But I am writing in response to several requests for a post about making good grades in college. So here’s a slice of what I learned while studying hard for four years. 1. Never underestimate the power of quiz grades. Seriously, though, those venomous […]
What is black, white, and red all over? A bunch of guys in black suits, white shirts, and red ties for a forum (Because obviously red is the only tie color). Okay, okay, lame joke. But really, what is this thing with getting dressed professionally, sitting in a lecture hall, and listening to somebody in your desired field lecture for […]
A staff member recently showed me a verse that pretty much sums up the student body’s struggle the last few days of the semester. Proverbs 12:27 says, "The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious." Both men in this verse took the effort to get their hunting gear […]
Physics, physics, physics, physics, physics, physics-- the science of theory. While physics does comprise laws, physics exists for the purpose of theory--or why things happen. After high school, I believed that physics was merely algebra and trigonometry in action--nay nay. If you believe that, don't! It's a trap! Physics is the foundation of all sciences. Without physics, atoms would explode, […]