May 17, 2012

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Life Group leaders compete in campus-wide relay event to build teamwork

For many new freshmen and transfer students, Life Groups are the first extracurricular activity they experience after walking onto campus.
Life Groups typically consist of two leaders and about 12 to 14 students. Groups meet every other week for about an hour, and meetings usually include a time of fun and fellowship, followed by prayer, devotions or discussion.

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May 17, 2012

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Summer movies run gamut from action to romantic comedy

This summer, theaters will be bombarded with everything from superhero action flicks to sappy love stories. Though not all of them represent the highest quality, critics anticipate a few films. The following are my Top-5 movies of Summer 2012.

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May 17, 2012

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Hamilton named 2011-12 Newell innovative teaching award winner

While most World Literature II students had their noses buried in works by William Blake or Molière, a few were asked to engage with Eastern literature and chronicle their fall break travels, an assignment earning Dr. Patricia Hamilton the Newell Innovative Teaching Award. Hamilton, associate professor of English, said she wanted to be creative in teaching the core English class and asked her students to imitate — an Eastern learning method — instead of simply analyze the work of master storytellers.

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May 17, 2012

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Superhero films to flood summer screens

From Batman to Captain America, a slew of superheroes will soar into movie theaters around the world this summer with their superpowers once again.

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May 16, 2012

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VIDEO: Hollywood’s most celebrated cars can be seen in Jackson

IfHolly you were going to plan a trip to Jackson, you would be surprised when you checked TripAdvisor. You would not see a recommendation to go to a Jackson Generals baseball game. You would be encouraged to visit the Rockabilly Hall of Fame, but it would not be the top thing on your list. Even the Casey Jones Village had its criticism. Only one venue was rated a 5-star place with the most reviews. Rusty’s TV and Movie Car Museum boasted the top spot on the TripAdvisor leaderboard. The museum received ratings like these.

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May 16, 2012

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SOUNDSLIDE: PC repair service offers low-cost help on campus

Slow or virus-infected computers can be frustrating and expensive, but one campus organization offers low-cost solutions to students.

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May 16, 2012

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VIDEO: Students display their talent at Torch release

Torch Release display’s musical talent, student work, offering a fun time for all who attended.

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