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ALSO INSIDE: •Steps Cedarville must take to keep accreditation •Residents say goodbye to Faith Hall Table of Contents HOW CAN STUDENTS RESPOND TO THE GOSPEL THIS MONTH? September 2016 / Vol. 69, No. 2 “The truth that Jesus Christ lived, died, rose again and is coming again is good news. One way to respond to this good news is Welcome Cedars Staff 2016-2017 4-5 to consider that everyone needs to hear the Gospel. It is easy to become antagonistic A Letter to My Freshman Self 6 during the election season ­— to strategize more about how we see our candidate get Student Spotlight: Naomi Harward 7 elected (or the other candidate not get elected) Year at a Glance 8-9 than we do about how to share the Gospel. Sometimes we get comfortable with folks from Album Reviews: Relient K and Switchfoot 10 our political position, but could not imagine sharing the Gospel with the opposition. New Women’s Soccer Coach: Jonathan Meade 11 Consider hosting “get acquainted” lunches with people and allow the conversation to move beyond politics Carsyn Koch at Olympic Trials 12-13 and the weather, to real substance and ask your acquaintances about their spiritual journey. Somewhere in the conversation, say Goodbye Faith Hall, Hello New Dorm 14-15 something like “Jon (Jill,) I have always been curious, what is your spiritual journey?” That sounds open-ended and non-leading. Give Accreditation 16-17 the person a chance to explain what’s happening in their spiritual life in their words, not yours. After you ask the question, then Springfield Market Night 18 listen to what they say. Especially with those you are building a relationship with, it may take 1-3 meals, sessions, get-togethers for Just Sayin’: On Purpose and Work 19 them to unpack where they are and even to build up the trust and courage to ask you where you are spiritually or what you think Jennifer Taggart, Editor-in-Chief; The Staff about their journey. However, if the Gospel is real (which I believe Emily Day Arts & Entertainment Editor; Rebekah Erway, Cam- it is) then building into your friendships an opportunity to talk about it should be a natural and safe thing for you to do. A great pus News Editor; Keegan D’Alfonso, Off-Campus News Editor; response to the Gospel is a direct one-on-one conversation about Josh Burris, Sports Editor; Amy Radwanski, Digital Editor; it with those you love. Your love for them and your love for Jesus

Nathan Overlock, Amy Sririntrachai, Evan Rayder, Design makes these conversations real.”

and Graphics; Jeff Gilbert, Faculty Adviser Greg Dyson Director of Intercultural Leadership Cover photo submitted by CU Sports Information

2 September 2016 Cedars

what IGITAL you missed online Former Cedars Editor Wins SPJ Award

nna Dembowski won second place in the Best College Feature Writing category at the Ohio’s Best Journalism Contest, sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists. Her winning article Safe Spaces and Speech: A Wordless Battle was published in the December A2015 issue of Cedars. Dembowski, former Cedars editor-in-chief and 2016 Cedarville journalism graduate, is now a reporter at the Community Impact News- paper in Texas. Ohio’s Best Journalism Contest chooses winners based on the Society of Professional Journalists’ values such as defending the First Amendment, supporting literacy, resisting censorship and community service. The winners will be honored at a luncheon in Columbus on August 27. Anna Dembowski, Cedarville graduate, Cedars staff members received 10 other awards from the Society of Professional Journalists this past April, as well as the Frank E. Deaner and former Editor-in-Chief of Cedars. Award for Excellence in College Journalism from the Ohio Newspaper Association in February.

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September 2016 3 Meet the 2016-17

Cedars Staff Jen Taggart | Editor-in-Chief Jen Taggart is a senior journalism major and editor-in-chief for Cedars. She enjoys writing, listening to music and fueling her chocolate addiction.

Emily Day | Managing Editor Emily Day is a senior journalism major and arts & entertainment editor for Cedars. She is an avid reader, runner and is a general Disney enthusiast.

Rebekah Erway| Campus News Editor Rebekah Erway is a junior English major and reporter for Cedars. She is a diehard Disney, Veggietales, and Lord of the Rings fan and enjoys speaking in a British accent.

Keegan D’Alfonso |Off-Campus News Editor Keegan D’Alfonso is a sophomore journalism major and the Off-Campus News editor for Cedars. He was a sergeant in the Marines and enjoys learning about and experiencing other cultures.

Josh Burris| Sports Editor Josh Burris is a senior journalism major and the sports editor for Cedars. He is interested in sports broadcasting and reporting. He enjoys watching sports, lifting, and listening to rock and rap music.

4 September 2016 Amy Radwanski |Digital Editor Amy Radwanski is a junior journalism and broadcasting/digital media double major and digital editor for Cedars. She is pursuing a career in broadcast performance with her studies.

Naomi Harward | Photography Editor Naomi Harward is a senior journalism major and photography editor for Cedars. She has been an avid photographer since the age of 5, and loves images that can tell a story.

Evan Rayder | Designer Evan Rayder is studying Visual Communication Design, with Graphic and Web Design concentrations, and is a designer for Cedars. He eats way too many Sour Patch Kids, has a pet Betta Fish named Tuna, and is pursuing a career in Web Design.

Nathan Overlock | Designer Nathan Overlock is a Junior Professional Writing and Information Design Major and the lead designer for Cedars. He spends most of his day reading boring books and playing with his foster dogs, from 4-Paws for Ability.

Amy Sririntrachai|Designer Amy Sririntrachai is a senior Industrial design major and designer for Cedars. She enjoys cycling and traveling around the world.

September 2016 5 OPINION

Letter To My Freshman Self

dressed in the dark for your 8 a.m. class er way to react when you see someone with most people you talk to on the ba- while you try not to wake your room- who is strong in an area you are weak in sics (the fact that we are all fallen and mate. Many other times, you will be up is to ask for help, whether that be ask- sinful, the fact that Jesus is fully God later than your roommate and will have ing for tutoring, mentoring or a quick and fully human and died for our sins to try your best to sneak into your own piece of advice. and was resurrected, the fact that one room at night and get ready for bed as Something else to keep in mind is is saved through repenting from their quietly as possible. that no one at Cedarville is perfect, even sins and believing in Jesus,) there are Another opportunity you will though they may look like it from the smaller doctrinal issues in which Ce- have to learn humility is within your outside. Once you start building closer darville’s teachings may be slightly dif- own major. You’ve worked for school friendships, you will learn that you are ferent from the teachings you grew up newspapers since elementary school, not the only one at Cedarville with spir- with. When you are challenged on one and have even had a fancy one-month itual, academic or other personal strug- of these teachings, it will make you feel internship at a professional newspa- gles. Everyone at Cedarville is a sinful, defensive and scared because you don’t per in high school. Honestly, freshman fallen human being just like you. know whether Cedarville or your home Jen, deep down you think your classes Don’t be afraid to build those close church and spiritual mentors have the are going to be a breeze because you’re friendships at Cedarville. As a shy, coreect view. These are good oppor- already practically a professional jour- awkward introvert, I know the concept tunities to practice making your faith Dear Freshman Jen, nalist. Your senior self finds the fact of community terrifies you — especial- your own. In the end, these questions you think so highly of yourself abso- ly community with people from other and doubts will remind you to trust You may not believe me, but you lutely hilarious. parts of the country or world whom you what the Bible says above all. are a very selfish, prideful person. I There are many things you are go- just met. You will fall into the habits of Learning is a lifelong process, and know, I know — a large part of your ing to struggle with in your major, and eating at Chuck’s by yourself and turn- it will not end once you leave Cedarville. identity was being the sweet, hum- many areas of journalism you have no ing down invitations for Bible studies In some ways, you will learn more from ble Christian girl at your public high clue about. You will always be growing, or more casual social gatherings. your doubts and mistakes than from school. Still, you have no idea what you and as a senior you will know that you Part of this is because you need to getting it right the first time. Cedarville need to learn and what you are going to have definite weaknesses in journalism. work on your time management skills will challenge you in all areas of your learn during your four years at Cedar- Don’t get me wrong — you will still feel to make time to hang out with other life, but God will use Cedarville to help ville University. called to journalism in three years, but people, but the other part of this is that shape you into the woman he wants you One of your first opportunities you will realize you are far from perfect. you find that spending time with oth- to become. Through the good, the bad to learn humility will be living with You are very prideful in many oth- er people and making new friends is and the stressful, God will be with you a roommate. Because you have two er areas as well. You’re so used to feel- scary. It’s worth it, though. There will every step of the way. older brothers and no sisters, you’ve ing like you are one of the best students be times when you will feel guilty for never had to do this before. At home, and best Christians in your public high spending hours talking or praying with Sincerely, you could keep your room as messy school. Frankly, Cedarville is filled with a group of friends, but those are some as you wanted and go to bed as late as good students and good Christians. of the moments at Cedarville you will Senior Jen you wanted without having to accom- This form of pride will make you remember for the rest of your life. modate to anyone else’s preferences, feel very insecure about yourself. So One of the other things that will needs or schedule. many Cedarville students will seem to freak you out about Cedarville is find- Jen Taggart is a senior journalism I know this is rough, but during have their lives together academically ing little theological issues you dis- major and editor-in-chief for Cedars. your first semester at Cedarville you’re and spiritually, and this will make you agree with in classes, chapel or while She enjoys writing, listening to music going to have to learn how to get feel envious and frustrated. A healthi- talking with friends. While you agree and fueling her chocolate addiction.

6 September 2016 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Naomi Harward Takes Snapshot of Missions on Trip to Nicaragua by Emily Day opportunity to work with missionaries in Nicaragua for nine days. While there, Har- ince she was 4 years old, Naomi ward partnered with ABWE missionary Al- Harward loved to document her life varo Ramirez and his wife, Erica. Sthrough photography. She said her Harward was tasked with creating a mother sparked her love for cameras, when multimedia presentation that documented she gave Harward her first disposable Ko- the work the Ramirezs were doing in Nic- dak. aragua. “I was constantly taking pictures,” Harward said what struck her most Harward said. “So much so, that my mom about her trip was not only was she learning actually told me that I need to stop taking practical skills, but she also had the oppor- pictures because she was sick of buying film tunity to share the Ramirezes’ story. for my camera.” “Being able to tell a story like Alvaro’s Yet, her mother continued to purchase story really drew me in,” she said. “I love film and developed every single photo her meeting people and sharing their stories so daughter took, Harward said. So, Harward other people can be changed.” continued to craft her technique, testing Raymond said his desire for students different angles and experimenting with like Harward is that through Storytellers lighting. they are able to see how their passion for She said she grew to love the process photography, video, or audio can be used of self-teaching. As she began graduating for a greater purpose that can change lives. through the ranks of photography to bigger To put it simply, their passion for creative and better cameras, she continued to be in- communications is a crucial tool needed to trigued with capturing life as it happened. enhance modern missions. photo by Becca Carrell “I just love documenting things,” she Naomi Harward has been taking photos since she was 4 years old. “A heart for missions,” he said. “The said. “I love documenting my day or things number one thing we designed this program that I thought were really important about [Carter’s] work was how raw and real it Although she was a bit leery at first, to do is to enable people and to commission my day. Like me and my brother built this was,” she said. “It’s ugly stuff, but in some Harward said she quickly saw God leading them to have a ministry platform. A way really cool Lego house, so I had to take a ways, I think it’s really important for us to her to participate in the program. that they can use the skills that God’s given picture of it, just because I wanted to have see. You can read about the horrors going She said she watched as God opened them.” those memories.” on around the world all day long, but actu- every door by providing all the funds and Harward said that Storytellers has Harward continued to expand her skill ally seeing them — seeing the faces of real settling all the travel arrangements. opened the door to considering multime- set, taking photography classes and never life people just like you in those situations The Storytellers Abroad program dia missions as a full-time career. leaving the house without her camera. She — has a completely different and sometimes strives to come alongside ABWE missionar- “It came towards the end of the sum- said she began to think seriously about pho- more powerful effect.” ies around the world to create multimedia mer, she said. “After I had processed every- tography as a career during a 4-H photog- By the time Harward arrived at Cedar- materials that are used to share with the thing I had done and relating that to what raphy class. ville, she had the skills and major but she supporting churches the work being done. I want to do. And then I was sitting in a It started with crime scene photogra- was still lacking direction. She said she was Jeff Raymond is the founder and team broadcast class first day this semester and phy, she said. She would spend hours look- sitting in a photography class when she leader for Storytellers Abroad. my professor asked me ‘Why do you want ing at crime scene photos which led her to heard of an opportunity that piqued her in- “Missionaries have an incredible re- to take this class?’ It was like a light bulb stumble upon photojournalism. terest. sponsibility and need to communicate what clicked on in my head because we would be She said she began looking to photog- That opportunity was a photojournal- God is doing,” he said. “This program allows studying documentary film and I knew that raphy greats like Kevin Carter, a photo- ism internship that combined photography for the body of Christ to work together by was what I wanted to do.” journalist who covered the atrocities taking and video with Christian missions. Cedar- bringing those who are skilled in communi- place during the South African apartheid, ville journalism professor Jeff Gilbert in- cating to those tasked with teaching God’s Emily Day is a senior journalism major for inspiration. troduced Harward to ABWE’s Storytellers Word to advance the work to the gospel.” and A&E editor for Cedars. She is an avid “The thing that inspired me most about Abroad program. Harward and her teammates had the reader, runner and is a Disney enthusiast.

September 2016 7 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Year in Preview: Singing, Dancing and Laughing by Emily Day

Every year Cedarville showcases its very tal- ented student body through a variety of creative outlets. From singing to dancing and acting to laughing, you are sure to find a place where you can sit back and relax with friends. Cedars will give you the scoop on four awesome opportunities that will cater to your artsy side.

ALT Nights ALT Night or “The Alternative” is the most popular event Cedarville has to offer. Serving as the inexpensive alternative to spend your week- end, each night’s theme is centered around a mov- ie that will be shown throughout the evening. The evening also includes a variety of games, compe- titions and snacks. Each ALT night is sure to be better than the next. However, SCAB puts on only four each year, so be sure to mark your calendars to keep from missing out.

ALT II is scheduled for Friday, October 28th. Hope to see you there! File photo 2015 Students carved pumpkins at “The Village” Alt Night last fall.

the same show twice. also traveled all over Ohio, DTR’s sarcastic life performing covers as well commentary is sure to as personally arranged have you laughing at their mashups and solos. DTR is Cedarville’s foolish antics and even The Inversions are Cedarville’s The Inversions use their beloved, student-led at yourself. Attending a top-notch, student-led popularity not only to comedy org. Most known show is a great way to a cappella group. Though showcase their talents, but for its improv comedy, relax with friends and only five years old, The also to share the gospel. DTR’s shows never fail to make lasting memories Inversions have already The Inversions perform catch you off guard with — but these shows fill made a lasting impression every semester at the Opera their ridiculous banter and up fast, so mark your on Cedarville’s campus as House downtown, so be hilarious skits — and calendars because DTR well as the surrounding sure to come down to enjoy because it’s improv, is something you don’t communities. They already a great time of music and you will never see want to miss. released two EPs and have fun.

8 September 2016 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

The Main Stage

This theatre season’s lineup promises to be one of its best yet. We’ll kick off the year with Charlotte Brontë’s mysterious and ro- mantic “Jane Eyre” from Sept. 29-Oct. 9. Then beginning Feb 2-12, Meredith Wison’s “The Music Man” and closing out the year with “The Complete Works of Shakespeare” from March 30- April 9. Ce- darville’s theatre productions are known to bring in a full house, so be sure to snag a ticket fast because you won’t want to miss out.

Emily Day is a senior journalism major and arts & entertain- ment editor for Cedars. She is an avid reader, runner and is a general Disney enthusiast.

File 2016 Students Merra Milender (left) and Katie Gilbert were part of the cast in “Wit” in Devries Theater last spring.

2016-17 Theatre Performances Jane Eyre Opens: September 29th GRADUATE STUDIES Closes: October 9th The Music Man Opens: February 2nd

Closes: February 12th Athletic Administration Higher Education Clinical Mental Health Counseling Ministry Studies Medical Device Orthopaedic Regulatory The Complete Works of Shakespeare Quality Management & Clinical Affairs Opens: March 30th Nonprofit Management Closes: April 9th Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intercultural Studies See them all in the DeVries Theatre

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September 2016 9 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Music Reviews: Relient K, Switchfoot Seek New Sound by Jen Taggart at a beach. The steady rhythms in the album will make you want to start dancing at a mu- “Air for Free” — Relient K sic festival. The album likely sounds better elient K’s album, “Air For Free,” re- live than listening to it in your room. leased July 22, was neither its best The album has the right mix of light- Ralbum, nor its worst. It features a hearted fun songs and deeper theological lighter pop style than its fans are used to, cuts. Similar to Relient K’s new album, this as they seem to have left their louder punk isn’t one of Switchfoot’s heavier rock al- sound behind. bums. “Bull in a China Shop” and “Float” are Still, it has many of the same themes Re- the two songs that will most make you want lient K fans have grown to love. “Local Con- to shake your hips. “Bull in a China Shop” is struction” and “Man” deal with the struggle the track that will be most likely to get stuck of becoming a better person, and “Elephant in your head in the best way possible. One Parade” and “Cat” have the same fun lyrical of the most memorable and powerful songs energy as “High of 75” or “Sadie Hawkins on Switchfoot’s new album is “Looking For Dance.” “Marigold” starts with a sweet story ble. Relient K has seemed to play it safe with America,” featuring Lecrae. It has just the about Matthew Theissen bringing his mother Christian pop tracks such as “God.” “Air for right level of political commentary without temptation by clearly attributing hope to flowers in the third grade, and creatively uses Free” works as a relaxing, fun pop album, preaching any particular viewpoint. “Look- God. “The Day That I Found God” is about the image of a “garden weed” to show God’s but misses some of the more unique song- ing for America” was an interesting and dif- how the singer found Christ only when he grace in choosing less than perfect people writing and emotional depth of previous ferent perspective on the theme of finding let go of himself. A ballad that portrays this to accomplish his purposes.“Bummin’” is a albums. A different style isn’t always a bad hope by pursuing hope for America rather theme on the album is “Hope is the An- high energy pop rock tune that is perhaps thing, and perhaps it will take time to get than hope in one’s personal life. them.” Many songs on the album don’t shy most similar to their familiar style. In some used to Relient K’s new style. There is noth- Overall, the message of “Where the away from the the fact that we are all bro- ways, the album is old Relient K repackaged ing wrong with “Air For Free,” but there is Light Shines Through” is hope. The title ken, but point to the fact that God is the one in a new, mature form. nothing groundbreaking either. track describes how hope shines the bright- who heals our brokenness. Ultimately, the Still, old fans of Relient K may feel est in the darkest points in our lives. It is a album points to Christ as the answer to all somewhat disappointed by the new syle, yet “Where the Light Shines Through” — good album to share with a friend who may of our questions and disillusionment in life. other fans who prefer a more gentle sound Switchfoot be going through a hard time. As a band may enjoy it. Their genre has shifted from witchfoot’s new album, “Where the with a fair amount of mainstream success, Jen Taggart is a senior journalism major alternative rock to indie pop. Some songs Light Shines Through,” released July it would be easy for Switchfoot to attribute and editor-in-chief for Cedars. She enjoys on the album were more well-written than S8, is a summer album. It will make hope to a generic sense of feeling good about writing, listening to music and fueling her others, but overall, the album was forgetta- you feel like going to one of their concerts oneself. However, Switchfoot eschews this chocolate addiction.

10 September 2016 SPORTS New women’s soccer coach has lofty goals Jonathan Meade takes over after longtime coach John McGillivray retires by Tyler Greenwood On the field, Meade has lofty goals for the program, including winning a national here’s a new face on the sidelines championship. for Cedarville women’s soccer this “Coach Mac led them to the national Tseason. Following the retirement of tournament last year, so he’s set the bar John McGillivray, new head coach Jona- high,” he said. “We want to be a national than Meade is ready to assume the role and tournament team every year and then a take the program to even higher heights. team that’s competing for a national cham- Meade comes to Cedarville after an pionship and making it to the Elite 8 and eight-year stint as the head coach at Ohio Final Four.” Dominican University, where he led the The players are buying in, knowing Panthers to a Great Lakes Intercollegiate that while these goals may seem far off, Athletic Conference regular season cham- what they do now will set the stage for the pionship and an NCAA national tourna- teams to come. ment berth last season. “He’s very clear that he wants to com- “Coach Meade has been successful at pete for a national championship, so we the DII level with Ohio Dominican,” said need to make steps towards that goal,” said Cedarville Athletic Director Dr. Alan Geist. junior captain Hannah Velloney. “While “He has an understanding of this region this year that might be a little lofty, our and what it takes to recruit. He’s beaten goals are to win the GMAC regular season some schools in the GLIAC and if you’re and tournament championships and get a going to do well in this region you have to bid to the NCAA tournament.” beat some schools in the GLIAC.” Off the field, both players and coaches Beyond his credentials as a coach, Me- are optimistic about what the future holds. ade impressed Geist with his understand- “We’re all excited to see where Coach ing of what Cedarville is all about. Meade takes us,” said senior captain Chan- “If you’re going to hire someone at Ce- dra Swiech. “To see him pushing us to pray darville, it’s nice if they have experience, in different ways and pushing us spiritually Photo submitted by CU sports information but it’s neat to see how much they appreci- Jonathan Meade comes to Cedarville from Ohio Dominican University. He coached the has been encouraging.” ate this atmosphere and being able to share Panthers for eight years and won a league and earned and NCAA tournament berth last year. Meade said that he is ready to embrace the Gospel, being able to share in a min- Cedarville culture. istry,” Geist said. “And he’s approaching one that helped me in my young career Brianne Barnes is back for her sixth season. “The faith community here has been coaching this team as that, which is exactly and someone that I looked up to. I always “It’s always hard, transitioning coach- overwhelming to me in a good way,” Me- what we want.” thought that maybe some day Cedarville es,” said senior captain Grace Miorel- ade said. “I’m looking forward to my family Meade spent his playing career and would be a great place to be.” li. “They’re completely different in their and I getting involved and embracing ev- the first half of his coaching career com- Now that he’s here, Meade has set to personalities and coaching styles. But, erything that Cedarville is all about.” peting against Cedarville at Mount Vernon work implementing a new style of play and you can’t say that one is better or worse Nazarene University. structuring practices for specific goals. The than the other, they’re just different. Hav- Tyler Greenwood is a junior mechanical “I was very impressed with Cedarville transition has been smooth for the most ing Bri here has made the transition much engineering major and a sports reporter back then,” he said. “Coach Mac was some- part, helped by the fact that assistant coach easier.” for Cedars.

September 2016 11 COVER STORY More Than a Runner Cedarville junior track star Carsyn Koch competed in the Olympic Trials 800 meters in Oregon in July

for almost a month to train with Cedarville’s head track coach Jeff Bolender. She also had days when she trained alone. As a social person, Koch said being mostly by herself most of the summer made the whole train- ing process difficult at times.

“I’m not a super human. I think I was put in a situation where God picks each of us and gives us special talents. Mine just happens to be running.” Carsyn Koch Cedarville track athlete

“It was tough mentally to push yourself when you feel like you are the only one,” Photos submitted by CU sports information Koch said. “It is easy to think ‘What am I Carsyn Koch finished fifth in her 800-meters heat with a time of 2:05:57. doing this for? or ‘Why am I away from my by Joshua Burris two years at Cedarville as a track athlete, and I love nursing and I love my friends and family so long?’ I think when I got to the ex- Koch said athletics is not how she wants family and where I grew up. Running is a perience of the race and the trials it made it lmost every student at Cedarville people to identify her. part of me, but I don’t think I’m just that all worth it.” University recognizes junior track “I want people to know that I love God runner.” Koch said it was great to have Bolender Astar Carsyn Koch as a record-break- and that I love Cedarville,” Koch said. However, she was more than excited to with her to encourage and motivate her. Bo- ing athlete who went to the United States She said she believes she is simply us- qualify for the Olympic trials. She said she lender also helped organize transportation Olympic Trials this summer. ing the gifts God has given her. almost did not run in her final race to qual- for himself, his wife and Koch to go to the Koch set a school record in the 800 “I’m not a super human,” she said. “I ify because it was the week before her final trials. Koch’s family as well as former Cedar- meters almost every time she ran last sea- think I was put in a situation where God exams and she was under a lot of stress. She ville track star Jane (Romig) Brooker joined son. She beat the Olympic trial qualifying picks each of us and gives us special talents. said running the qualifying race was a great them in Oregon to watch her compete. Most time of 2:03 back in May, finishing the 800 Mine just happens to be running.” idea. She was very happy when she heard of the records that Koch has broken at Ce- in 2:02.39. Koch went on to Oregon for the Koch said she hopes that when people she qualified. darville were previously held by Brooker. trials in July, where she finished fifth in her get to know her they will realize she is more “I felt like my hard work had paid off,” Brooker has also competed in three United heat with a time of 2:05.57 seconds. She did than just an athlete. Koch said, “I was really excited.” States Olympic Trials. not make the Olympic team. “I hope that if people get a chance to After her final exams and NCAA Divi- “She has been someone I’ve looked up Despite accomplishing so much in her talk to me they can see that I love people sion II nationals, Koch stayed in Cedarville to as a role model and athlete that I hope to

12 September 2016 COVER STORY be like some day,” Koch said. “She was there make you feel those intense emotions, not to give me advice and help me through the the selfish emotions of your own perfor- emotional and nerve-wracking side of that. mance,” Koch said. “I left thinking ‘Wow, I had quite the support team out there. It I’m so lucky to be a Christian.’ You look at was good because it was definitely needed.” some of these people and their blood, sweat, Koch said the atmosphere was serious, tears, and entire life is in running. When but the intensity at the race was calm. She they fail it is like they failed at life. It was said it is because everyone there knows they a good wake up call that I did not fail at life have trained really hard to get there. She and that this isn’t my life.” said the day of the race is when you trust in Bolender said he was not disappointed your training. in Koch at all. He said people do not realize “You might not be the best, but you how hard she and the other athletes worked could be the best on this day,” Koch said. to get where they are. “Every single person that made it there is a “I think some people lose the concept contender.” of how difficult it is watching people break Koch said interacting with the athletes world records. For the normal person you made her realize they are people too. She don’t realize how incredibly hard it is to put said all the people she looks up that may that kind of time and energy in it,” Bolender seem untouchable have a personality and said. “The things Carsyn accomplished were get nervous too. “It’s not just competition,” Koch said. “These people started from somewhere just “I wanted to do my like I’m starting off.” When it came time to race, Koch said best for Cedarville, she was more nervous than any race she has been in. She said she knew a lot of people Division II, coach were watching her from school, her home- town, and on TV. and represent God “I wanted to do my best for Cedarville, Division II, coach and represent God the the best I could.” best I could,” Koch said. “I felt the pressure Carsyn Koch of being representative of a lot of things and I wanted to have a PR [personal re- Cedarville track athlete cord] race. It is one of those things where you work so hard that part of the fear of the situation is that you might not get what you really amazing. It was fun to be apart of that want.” process and all she accomplished.” Koch said she was not satisfied with Koch said has a few goals she hopes to where she placed at trials. She said she let achieve in the future. She wants to continue her nerves get in the way and that she was to pursue a career in nursing while at the same time staying in shape and running. disappointed with her race strategy. the day of trials was that day. She said she hopes to return to the trials in “That is the funny thing about athlet- “Still to this day the most frustrating four years. ics,” Koch said. “You can work your butt part is that I know that my body was in “Lord willing, if this body is still healthy off for months and months and then in two shape for a PR,” Koch said. “But it is not an in four years, that is the plan,” Koch said. “It minutes it is gone. For some people it is 10 excuse for how I ran the race.” would be nice to be sponsored by a company seconds and it is gone. I think I let the com- Koch said the trials were a wake up call that could pay for all the running and help petition get in my head.” for her in that her identity is mostly athlet- get me a good training plan.” Koch said she has been used to getting ics. She said she does not want to be known a new personal record (PR) in almost all of as just a runner. She said she realized there Josh Burris is a senior journalism major her races. She said eventually she knew she is more to life and that athletics should not and the sports editor for Cedars. He is in- was not going to get a PR. She said coach make you feel disappointed in yourself. terested in sports broadcasting and report- Bolender also told her that just because it is “Your relationship with God and your ing. He enjoys watching sports, lifting, and a big race does not mean a new PR. She said relationships with other people should listening to rock and rap music.

September 2016 13 CAMPUS NEWS Goodbye Faith Hall, Hello New Dorm This is the last year for Faith Hall after 60 years as a women’s dormitory by Rebekah Erway campus, near Murphy, Rickard, West and the townhouses, rather than in Faith’s cur- edarville’s decision to close Faith rent location. Hall and replace it with a new wom- Tucker said that the new location will Cen’s dorm will not destroy Faith’s allow the Faith community to be more in- legacy but rather continue it. volved with the rest of campus. On one Cedarville University plans to tear hand, Faith is closer to many academic down Faith, a women’s dorm established in buildings, such as Tyler Digital Commu- 1957 from old army barracks, by the begin- nication Center and the Engineering and ning of next school year. Rodney Johnson, Science building, compared to other dorms associate vice president for operations, said on campus. the building has lived past its usefulness On the other hand, Faith is frther from and cannot be renovated. main activity areas such as the Stevens Stu- “Renovation would basically mean dent Center. As RD, Tucker said she has taking [Faith] down and starting over,” he wanted the residents to feel like they are said. brought into campus. Teresa Tucker, resident director for “I think being closer to campus will both Faith and Murphy Halls, said she eliminate some of [their] challenges,” wasn’t surprised to hear this is Faith’s last Tucker said. year. Cedarville administration had already Upon the closure of Faith, Tucker will discussed the possibility of a closure with move to Murphy’s apartments and act as her when she first became RD three years RA for both Murphy and the new dorm. ago. At the first chapel of the semester, Dr. “I think I was holding out, waiting for Photo submitted by Teresa Tucker Thomas White announced that the new it,” Tucker said. A group of friends pose together at Faith Hall’s fall festival in 2015. Left to right, Marcie dorm will have a 64-bed capacity broken Moorman, Abigail Brighton, Lexi Smith, Esther Mazor, Leah Snyder, Bethany Wolfe, Brienna Despite knowing this event was com- into four units, each with a central living Hayter and Emily Klein. ing, Tucker still said the news was bitter- area, bathroom and study lounge. Johnson sweet because Faith is her home and has said. “Everyone has to walk so far to get said that the layout was created based on been the home of many women throughout Tucker described how even the layout anywhere, so they tend to stay around,” the input Cedarville’s Student Life group the years. of the dorm is more conducive for relation- Kalma said. received from students. “People still look back at Faith, even ship building. Faith is built as a square, Kalma said she also appreciates the “They wanted the community feel of when they’ve been long out of Cedarville with a central courtyard that only residents distance from the campus because she has Lawlor and Printy but in rooms that were University,” Tucker said. have access to. a longer walk back to the dorm. The walk of better size and design,” Johnson said. Tucker said part of the reason for the Tucker said the courtyard is a great enables her to de-stress and process parts With the capability to hold only 64 residents’ strong memories and connec- place for both formal and informal dorm of her day. It also gives her an opportuni- residents, the new dorm with be one of the tion to the dorm is the fact that most Faith events, from the dorm’s annual fall festi- ty to form stronger relationships with the smaller dorms on campus, just as Faith is. residents are freshmen. The first year at val to camping out. Faith also has a more people who walk back to Faith with her. “[The new dorm] built strategically, a college is very memorable, especially as recently renovated lounge with a fireplace “It’s a good way to have longer conver- from what it sounds like, to build Christian students meet many of their friends there. where Tucker can often see residents hang- sations with the people,” Kalma said. community,” Kalma said. “Which is kind of For residents, many of their first college ing out. Faith’s current location enables the carrying on the legacy of Faith.” memories happened in Faith. “Our common areas are just where a dorm community to be more involved in While Kalma said she had no ideas Another reason for residents’ strong lot of life happens,” Tucker said, “and that’s the Cedarville town community because it’s where she will live next on campus, she said connection to Faith, Tucker said, comes just been fun to watch.” closer to coffee shops and the park. the new dorm would be a possible option. from the community within the dorm. The location of the dorm also helps However, the location also places the Kalma said she is excited for the new “It’s easier for community to be formed build community. Faith resident and RA dorm on the other side of Route 72 and in dorm and the different opportunities it there just because it’s a smaller dorm, and Courtney Kalma described how being far- a very high-traffic area. Johnson said the presents. However, she will miss Faith. so I think that it just makes it easier for ther from the rest of campus brings the res- public location was a major reason why the “The tearing down of Faith is similar in people to get to know each other,” Tucker idents together. new dorm will be built on the other side of regards to anyone having their home torn

14 September 2016 CAMPUS NEWS

Photo submitted by Teresa Tucker

Faith Hall residents gather at the 2015 fall festival. down for the people that have stayed there and put their stories and memories together. has misconceptions about what Faith Hall interested in seeing Faith can either ask a for a long time,” Kalma said. “It feels some- “There’s a lot of character, a lot of his- is like. Faith-residing friend to let them stop by or times like the memories get torn down with tory [to Faith],” Tucker said. “it’s just really “There are things often that are said send Tucker an email to set up a visit. it, but that isn’t always the case: it doesn’t cool to be a part of that.” about Faith, and they’re said without re- “I want to know that I did my part to have to be. You just have to make the most Tucker also wants to create opportuni- ally knowing it, knowing the girls that live help it be remembered well,” Tucker said of the memories you have left.” ties for the rest of campus to get involved there, seeing firsthand what the building Tucker said she has made it her goal for with Faith. She plans on inviting the rest of looks like,” she said. Rebekah Erway is a junior English major this final year in Faith to celebrate all that campus out to various events or partnering Tucker said she hopes that over this and campus news editor for Cedars. She is has happened in the dorm. She does not have with other dorms in such a way so that the next year, the rest of the campus will get a diehard Disney, Veggie Tales, and Lord any definite plans, but she wants to contact residents of those dorms could come visit to see what the Faith residents have seen of the Rings fan and enjoys speaking in a people who have previously lived in Faith Faith. Tucker said that much of the campus and enjoyed during their time there. People British accent.

September 2016 15 CAMPUS NEWS Preparing for Reaccreditation a Huge Task

By Rebekah Erway commissions are taking place: a support big areas,” Yang said. an email saying ‘Hey, do you have time to role.” The Steering Committee has several participate in a student meeting with the ith the school’s 10-year accred- The accreditation personnel also gath- subcommittees, each of which look at por- HLC reviewers?’ say ‘Yes,’ and go to that itation status coming to a close er assessment data that becomes important tions of HLC’s five criteria. meeting.” Wthis year, Cedarville faculty and evidence for the university’s assurance ar- These subcommittees have each worked Input from every aspect of campus staff are working together to prepare for gument, previously known as the self-study, on writing part of the assurance argument, is important, because ultimately, the ac- re-accreditation. which is Cedarville’s opportunity to exam- a 35,000-word document describing the re- creditation examination process is meant This semester, on Oct. 10 and 11, re- ine itself and present that information to the sults of the past two years’ examination of to show the faculty and staff of Cedarville viewers will arrive on campus from the accreditors. the university. where the campus as a whole can improve. Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the “We do a lot of “That’s really not “We realized we have some challenges nationally recognized major regional ac- editing and gathering “We realized we have that [many words] and needs and shortages, and this is our creditor for Cedarville and other schools in evidence together,” when you’re talking plan to make us better,” Yang said. the area, including Ohio State University. Nolt said. some challenges and about explaining The committee has already begun mak- These reviewers will examine the cam- In light of the needs and shortages, and your university,” ing changes based on the discovered short- pus and make sure Cedarville meets the upcoming accredita- this is our plan to make us Yang said. ages. standards set by the HLC. tion, Cedarville has In previous One of the new programs the university If the standards are met, Cedarville will enlisted more univer- better.” years, Cedarville has is creating because of the evaluation process be approved for reaccreditation in the 2016- sity faculty and staff Sandra Yang had to publish its is a system for student complaints. 2017 school year, which means degrees, to help in with the ar- assurance argument “We realized you might not know transfer credits and other programs from gumentative process. Associate Professor of Music in a self-study report where you would go when you want to is- the university will be continue to be feder- Betcher said that part History, Cedarville University book similar in size to sue a complaint. [Cedarville is creating] one ally recognized. of the goal of the as- our student catalog, place where all the students would know “It’s very important that the credits you sessment and evalua- but now the HLC re- you could go push a button and file a com- earn are earned at an accredited university,” tion office was to take quires the argument plaint about anything, and then it would go Sandra Yang, associate professor of music in the logistics of pulling this team together. to be submitted via an online template. to the appropriate people,” Yang said. history and the chair of the reaccreditation This team, formally known as the HLC “It’s on their system, so we’re just ba- Other changes on campus connected to committee. “It’s important for grad school, Steering Committee, was formed two years sically filling in their template,” Yang said. the accreditation process include the new if you transfer a credit. It’s important for ago in October with Thomas Cornman, for- “The template is just a big empty box, and aquafiers installed in the lake prior to the jobs and careers, that your transcript has mer vice president for academics, and the so we’ve written our argument in each of the 2015-2016 school year and the new ven- been examined by an outside accreditor approval of President Thomas White. Yang areas they’ve asked us to.” tilators in the dining hall to eliminate the [been given] the stamp of approval.” is the chair of the committee and works to Cedarville’s assurance argument’s re- Chuck’s smell. The HLC’s accreditation process in- oversee the process. quired lockdown date was Sept. 12 Cedarville’s changes point back to their volves more than the day and a half visit. “I see my role as just meeting the dead- “From that time four reviewers will be goal in keeping the university up to the “It’s a very rigorous look at [the univer- lines,” she said. reading the argument, and then they’ll have highest standards, and accreditation shows sity], so it means something,” Yang said. The Steering Committee began with 15 a set of questions,” Yang said. the faculty and staff how to better meet The Cedarville University personnel in core members, but has included other facul- The Steering Committee wants to give those standards. the assessment and evaluation office have ty and staff throughout the process. the reviewers as much time as possible to Yang said, “The bottom line is, [accred- been working on the re-accreditation pro- “We added a lot more people so it was become familiar with the university’s assur- itation is] a self-examination [that] makes cess ever since the institution was last ac- a total of 42 faculty and staff representing ance arguments before they arrive on cam- us better, and making us better will make credited in the 2006-2007 school year. all areas of the campus because we wanted pus in October. [the services we offer you as a student] bet- The three personnel, including Tom to have as broad based input [and involve- The reviewers will also examine the an- ter.” Betcher, director of academic program de- ment] as we could,” Yang said. swers of a student survey sent out last se- This self-examination has come a long velopment, Mandy Nolt, accreditation and This large scope of input is important mester. way, but Yang is confident for the final steps assessment specialist, and Joy Williams, as- in this process because accreditation covers “They may have some more questions of the process. sistant to the director of academic program more than just academics. Cedarville has to for students when they come to campus,” “We’re ready,” she said. development, are the framework team for meet five different areas of criteria concern- Yang said. Cedarville’s accreditation process. ing its mission, integrity, quality of teach- Cedarville needs students to be willing Rebekah Erway is a junior English major “We do on-going accreditation,” Betch- ing, evaluation of teaching and institutional to help out with the accreditation process, and reporter for Cedars. She is a diehard er said. “It’s more behind the scenes. Just effectiveness. especially as the reviewers come to campus. Disney, Veggietales, and Lord of the Rings making sure the communications and the “We have a lot to answer to in those five “Pay attention,” Yang said. “If you get fan and enjoys speaking in a British accent.

16 September 2016 CAMPUS NEWS Graphic by Amy Sririntrachai

September 2016 17 OFF-CAMPUS NEWS Springfield Market: A Night Away from Campus by Gabe Chester The market featured everything from live music and Henna tattoos to a bicycle powered smoothie machine. One he Greater Springfield Convention and Visitor’s Bu- “[The market] brings people particular vendor, Russell Shatto, created coloring books reau (CVB) hosted its first evening farmer’s market back into our downtown using a combination of hand drawn and photographed Ton Thursday, Aug. 25 for students and others in images that feature aging Springfield neighborhoods and the community who may not be able to make it an evening core and creates a sense of houses. farmer’s market. “People want the old houses torn down,” Shatto said. The market sits adjacent to The Clark County Heritage place and community.”’ So, he created seven coloring books to capture the images Center downtown. It was held from 5-8 p.m. at the request before they get destroyed. of multiple vendors as an addition to the weekly farmers Christopher Shutte Another vendor at the market is author Sheenah Fre- market on Saturday from 9 a.m to noon. Director of Greater Springfield CVB itas. She sat at a small table selling multiple books, one of Camaren Sloan, events manager and Cedarville grad- which she started writing when she was 14 years old. Freit- uate, said they wanted to reach another market of people. as has been selling at the Saturday market for the last hree She said the evening market allows vendors to pursue the years. market as a second income source and accounts for working often seen hanging in college dorm rooms. “I’ve always liked reading, and reading and writing families that are unable to attend on Saturday. Sloan esti- The local musicians catered to the younger generations kind of go hand in hand,” Freitas said. mated that roughly 1,000 people attended. by playing contemporary covers as well as original music. For those who may have forgotten their cash at home, The Thursday market saw 40 vendors compared to the Acoustic guitarist and singer, Jesse Level, started play- the coordinators of the farmers market have a space in the average of 30 at the Saturday market. The evening market ing as a kid and now performs his original music at the mar- center of the vendors where they accept debit cards and is not to replace the Saturday market but rather, it is an ex- ket. Several musicians performed at the Thursday market, Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards. They work asa tension. including Corey Breth and the band American Landscape. middleman as they give wood coins to shoppers to act as a Christopher Schutte, director of the Greater Spring- Many vendors said they enjoy the market because it of- credit, only accepted in the market. The shopper then gives field CVB, said Aug. 25 remains the only confirmed date but fers them a place to pursue their passions and promote their the wood coin to the vendors as a substitute for cash and the hopes to have between four to six afternoon markets annu- small businesses. The afternoon market appeals to vendors vendors subsequently exchange the coins with monetary ally. who work on Saturday and are unable to attend the morn- values written on them in for cash at the end of the day. “[The market] brings people back into our downtown ing market. As of right now, the evening markets are free for Parking is free and available right across the street core and creates a sense of place and community,” Shutte vendors and the Saturday markets cost $10-$15 for a space, from the market. said. but space is limited. Schutte said that the event is a great way for college Students can even set up a table and sell from the mar- Gabe Chester is a sophomore global business and market- students to see the community. The decorative crafts of- ket as long as they reserve their space and have any neces- ing major and off-campus reporter for Cedars. He loves fered at several booths featured Ohio signs and souvenirs sary licensing. music, sports, school and God.

Photos by Gabe Chester A local body artist gives Luke Joy, a Marketgoers walk down the alley of the Russell Shatto sells coloring books of aging Springfield neighborhoods and houses. Cedarville student a temporary henna tattoo. market.

18 September 2016 OPINION Just Sayin’... On Purpose and Work

by Adam in America, you will find that Americans goals pass by unnoticed or ignored. lives could possess if we managed to sepa- Pittman will, on average, spend 10 years of their life The model for work the current capital- rate ourselves from the toil of the working at work, that’s almost about 12 percent of ist system typically follows is a path of as- culture and turn our focus beyond money, hat the average American lifespan, and if you cendance in which the goals are promotions entertainment and fame. are consider the amount of time that is spent and a larger paycheck to fund your hobbies, Apart from God, searching for meaning Wyou thinking or stressing about work, that fig- style of living and entertainment in order in your work is sage advice because it can doing after ure would rise even higher. Work matters in to pass the time when you are not at work. help relieve the stress and dissatisfaction in you graduate? life, not only because what you do subcon- Some of our selfish material desires are a major part of your life. With God, however, What is your sciously shapes your identity, but also be- more obvious, such as buying a nicer car, a finding a job that you enjoy and that offers major? What cause you will spend a considerable amount nicer house, or a motorcycle. Still, there are meaning becomes necessary rather than do you plan of time on the job. smaller ones that tend to go unnoticed such just a helpful tip. Our lives as Christians are on doing with If a general online search offers any as trendier clothes, hip restaurants and or- supposed to reflect “a higher calling”, and that? ganic coffee. we must follow “the will of God”, but these These questions come in countless The smaller items add up, but they are platitudes often fail to establish why or how, forms, asked by a myriad of people during When I get to the also easier to justify. I can give up my dream and I fear that we miss the importance of your college life, spanning from your uncle to buy a motorcycle, but I do not think I can finding meaningful work. at Thanksgiving your freshman year of col- end of my life, or drink Folgers coffee in the morning for the There is a common American saying, lege, to your coworker at your summer job rest of my life. Yet even this summer, I found “If you find a job you like, you’ll never have after sophomore year, to the seniors you even the end of a myself considering job paths focused entirely to work a day in your life.” I fear that phrase are just now meeting in your major. De- work day, I want to on gaining more money that would allow me gets mistakenly assimilated into following pending on your major, people might like to live a comfortable life, even though I knew “the will of God.” Meaningful work goes be- to make your future a guessing game. “Do know that my work that such paths would eat away at my soul yond the easy and simple, it should be hard you want to teach? Do you want to work in and provide no satisfaction to my life. The work. In the end, there is little difference a business? Or do you want to live with your mattered beyond the desires we choose to pursue will always fall between meaningful work and purposeless parents until you’re 40?” short of our expectations, as Solomon says in work. They will both provide stress, they Questions about your future come as a paycheck I earned. Ecclesiastes 5:10, “He who loves money will will most likely be hard, but if your only jus- barrage against your defenseless self, or for not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves tification for work is the paycheck, then for those of you who actually know what you wealth with his income.” If our purpose for what are we living? Above all, though, we want to do, a welcome opportunity to share merit, then businesses are often confused work is not financial, then what is it? must make our work good, even in a job, or your passion. If you are nervous about the about our generation’s approach to work. Solomon provides his answer in Eccle- a class, or a chore that offers little purpose. impending graduation, there are online ar- The reason is simply that our generation is siastes 5:18: “Behold, what I have seen to be In Psalm 90, Moses prays to God for favor ticles and blog posts that might comfort you more aware of how work affects our lives good and fitting is to eat and drink and find and to “establish the work of our hands by stating clichés about how you will be fine, outside the realm of finances. We want our enjoyment in all the toil with which one toils upon us.” As many of us plan to graduate or about how you just have to follow your work to matter, and as Christians, that de- under the sun the few days of his life that this year, no matter the paths we follow, we dream, or just to be yourself. On the oppo- sire should be in our nature. God has given him, for this is his lot.” must make it good, and we must try to find site end, there are other articles about how This summer, the pastor at my home The aim, then, is simply to find work purpose in our work in the time that is given you should not try to be yourself unless you church started a sermon series covering Ec- that you enjoy and brings you satisfaction. us on this earth. are Oprah Winfrey. When I get to the end of clesiastes. Heading into my senior year of Solomon continues in verse 20 by writing my life, or even the end of a work day, I want college, terrified about what my future held, that the worker who rejoices in his toil “will Adam Pittman is a senior English ma- to know that my work mattered beyond the I realized the relevancy of Solomon’s words not much remember the days of his life be- jor and Just Sayin’ columnist for Cedars. paycheck I earned. in a culture where materialism, wealth, and cause God keeps him occupied with joy in Among other things, he avidly enjoys read- If you look up statistics about working fame are glamorized, and the cost of such his heart.” What a beautiful balance our ing, the outdoors, coffee, and soccer.

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September 2016 19 CedarFest Photos by Naomi Harward

CU sophomores Dan Tedone (middle) and Myles Schubert take the dance floor at a party following the fireworks Sunday night. A Cedarville resident throws the party after the display every year. It is a tradition to have a fireworks display at the park on Sunday night at CedarFest.

The CU Yellow Jacket was also present, and very interactive with the crowd.

Members of CU’s a cappela group The Inversions carry the Cedarfest flag in the annual Labor Day parade Monday afternoon.

CU President Dr. Thomas White makes an appearance in the parade with his son Samuel.