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Articles by Amy De Groot

About Amy De Groot
Amy De Groot is a senior public relations and history major from Sioux Center, IA, and currently serves as the features editor for Cardinal & Cream. In lieu of having free time, she is heavily involved in theater and signs up for far too many road races. She is passionate when it comes to characterizing and loving people well, both in her writing and in life.
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Features

Fred Johnson: How To Make An Interesting Person

September 6, 2025 Amy De Groot

It wasn’t until minute 19 of my hour-long conversation with Fred Johnson, the new dean of arts and sciences, that I asked my first interview question. The first five of those 19 minutes were composed […]

News

Union University Ranked Third On Niche’s 2025 “Best Christian Colleges In America” List

November 14, 2024 Amy De Groot

Earlier this year, Niche — the most utilized college search website in America — released its 2025 college rankings in which Union University placed third in the “Best Christian Colleges in America” category based on […]

Features

David Vince: Taking Care Of People, Taking Care Of Bees

November 11, 2024 Amy De Groot

David Vince — beekeeper, philanthropist, veteran and West Tennessee Farmers Market regular — is built like a triangle. According to him, his shoulders are too broad to fit through most doors, and his time serving […]

Arts & Entertainment

Music Monday: Halsey Strives To Explore Pain Without Identity In “The Great Impersonator”

November 2, 2024 Amy De Groot

Few recording artists can claim a more arduous rise to stardom than Ashley Nicolette Frangipane — better known by her stage name, Halsey. Born to young Catholic parents in 1994, Halsey’s life before fame was […]

Golf

Andy Rushing: Still In His Prime

October 26, 2024 Amy De Groot

“I initially said no, I don’t want to do it. I’m done.” In August 2023, Andy Rushing, assistant professor of physical education, said no to being Union’s interim golf coach after the former coach quit […]

Sports

McFarland, USA: Yet Another Underdog Story

October 1, 2024 Amy De Groot

The first time I attempted to run a 5k was in the spring of 2015. It took me over 40 minutes, and I stopped 12 times. But during my short spurts of running amidst my […]

Golf

Union University Golf Teams See Promise Despite Weather-Related Setbacks

September 28, 2024 Amy De Groot

Both of Union University’s golf teams braved the inclement weather and put forth strong performances in their respective tournaments, which took place from Sept. 23-24. The women’s team placed first at the King University Invitational […]

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