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The Cardinal & Cream is a student publication of Union University in Jackson, Tennessee. Our staff ranges from freshmen to seniors and includes a variety of majors — including journalism, public relations, advertising, marketing, digital media studies, graphic design and art majors.

Vocatio center offers training, development for students

September 27, 2011 Cardinal & Cream

From the time one enters college, the future is never far from his or her mind. For those looking to stay on track through professional development, Union offers the Vocatio Center for Life Calling and Career, formerly known as Career Services.
On Sept. 12, the Vocatio Center opened its doors with a new name and mission statement.
After recognizing the need for a more holistic approach focused on servant leadership and vocation, Jacqueline Taylor, assistant dean of students and director of the Vocatio Center, along with her department, implemented a strategic plan to move to a concentration in individual ministry within each student discipline. Their comprehensive plan was to identify life calling and career development with the goal of authentic service. […]

Civil rights a work in progress

September 27, 2011 Cardinal & Cream

By Margaret Brinson, Managing Editor In South Africa, it is easy some days to forget you are anywhere but at home. Perhaps in Dallas or Detroit, or any other moderately large city in the United […]

‘Ringers’ hinder intramural team camaraderie

September 27, 2011 Cardinal & Cream

Intramurals. They are a part of many college students’ lives. We all play them for different reasons.

Some of us play lower-division intramurals simply for a fun time with friends. Some students may have played sports in high school but decided it was too time-consuming or were not quite good enough to play in college. Those students play intramurals because they miss playing sports and enjoy it. […]

Student photographers employ talents in supporting pro-life group

September 26, 2011 Cardinal & Cream

Jackson’s Greyhound bus station. Trees and colorful flowers. A monkey and a lion.
All these and more were sold in framed and matted photographs by Union students at “Prints for People: A Photography Exhibition about Life, for Life.” The exhibit was held Sept. 9 at the Steel Fab Inc. lobby in downtown Jackson. […]

College years short, use time efficiently

September 25, 2011 Cardinal & Cream

By Amelia Krauss, News Editor Late one Sunday night, I was walking back to my dorm after returning to campus from an out-of-state debate tournament. The campus was still and quiet except for the sound […]

Annual West Tennessee State Fair rides to town

September 25, 2011 Cardinal & Cream

Approaching the West Tennessee State Fair, lights glittered and the Ferris wheel towered above the other rides. Despite sprinkling rain, Jackson Fairgrounds Park’s lots were packed with cars and visitors. Flashing lights illuminated food stands advertising assorted eatables.
Walking up to the old-fashioned ticket booth, the entry point to the fair, the sound of screaming attendees on wild rides and upbeat music blaring from speakers filled the air. The rides varied, from the laidback Ferris wheel to the gut wrenching “Cobra,” which twisted participants around in circles. Every ride was distinctive. Many were able to turn stomachs into knots by turning fair-goers upside down and around in circles. Food stands were set up all around the fairgrounds, selling snacks like foot-long corndogs, candied apples, burgers, pizza, snow cones, funnel cakes and popcorn. […]

Anniversary of King James Version celebrated through orchestra, choir

September 24, 2011 Cardinal & Cream

The music department’s “Sounding Through the Centuries,” in honor of the King James Version’s 400th anniversary, was met with praise and affirmation on Sept. 15.
One by one, the audience filed silently to their seats as a hush fell over the crowd. The orchestra and choir paused in anticipation as minutes ticked by before bow touched string. […]