Album Review: Earth offers sweet, dark melodious drone

Earth released “The Bees Made Honey In the Lion’s Skull” in 2008 with a heavy-handed and bitterly dark approach to their nearly twenty years in drone music. Expanding the group’s typical style of slow, pensive instrumentation, Earth ventures deeper into psychedelic rock that finely blends with heavier sections and old, Southern-style feel. Lead-man Dylan Carlson [...]

Film Review: Connelly cannot save disastrous movie

Jennifer Connelly and Keanu Reeves star in the remake of the 1951 science-fiction movie, “The Day the Earth Stood Still.” The movie revolves around an alien who comes to earth with a warning about an eminent takeover of earth if humans do not change their behavior. Visually, the movie is stimulating and on-par with the [...]

Smith deals with deep issues of life, death in recent release

 
Smith stars as an IRS Agent who finds seven people in need and passionately works to improve their lives. Within the film, the production elements of the world allow most American viewers to feel comfortable in the urban and semi-suburban environments of the movie. Emily Posa’s simple and elegant small house brings a cozy and [...]

Cornerstone alumnus starts nonprofit group

The word Paidia comes from the Greek word used by the ancient philosopher Plato to describe the best method for educating youth. Plato believed the most effective way of teaching a child is through properly guided play. This idea helped to shape one Cornerstone alumnus’ methodology when he formed a nonprofit organization, and accordingly named [...]

Need a side bump?

 
He’s not the superstar of the basketball team - or even on the roster.
 
But Kyle Cohen takes his role — all 15 seconds of it — just as seriously as any member of the team. And without him, team captain Matt Kingshott would be lost.
 
Cohen is his personal one-man-warm-up-squad.
 
Before each home game, he’s the fan [...]

Track WHAC results

by zach ripley
Guest writer
 
men:
While expectations for the Cornerstone men were not unreasonable, goals were set high, and many rose beyond those goals and expectations at the WHAC track meet last Saturday.
 
Among these strong performances was junior Joel Leong’s conference record and personal best throw in the weight throw, leaving him with a conference win and [...]

Ronald Bates: ‘I’m very sneaky’

On the basketball court, freshman guard Ronald Bates isn’t the tallest person on the team. He’s actually the shortest. But his big heart, laid-back attitude and talent make him a fan favorite.
 
His exciting approach to basketball has been a perfect fit for a Golden Eagles team that was lacking fan appeal last season. But the [...]

What it takes to win a national championship

The life of a fan isn’t all that fun. It’s dramatic for sure. But fun? Not quite.
 
Unless you were a Chicago Bulls fan during the Michael Jordan era, your team is bound to disappoint you at some point, and that’s definitely not fun.
 
Last year when the Cornerstone women’s basketball team lost in the second round [...]

Roark: The champ who missed out

Sometimes the best opportunities in life are just one step further. Too bad Lance Roark didn’t take that last step.
 
It has been 18 years since Roark joined the men’s basketball program at Cornerstone University. He’s been a Golden Eagle for 17 of them, including this season.
 
But it’s that one year gap that still haunts him [...]

Film Review: Nick and Norah show fun, playful time

Nick and Norah are two average teenagers. Nick is nursing a broken heart after being dumped by his girlfriend. Norah is simply trying to find more meaning to her life. The two meet at a concert and end up perusing the streets of New York together in a hilarious adventure. The film implies that it [...]

737 Cafe showcases new music to students

Is it possible to get up close and personal with an amazing band? 737 Cafe is here to make it possible.
 737 Cafe is a concert series on campus that brings in national and local bands that students wouldn’t otherwise be familiar with to perform on campus.
The group consists of seven people right now [...]

Last minute spring break trips on a budget

Still haven’t decided what you’re doing for spring break?
Well time is not on your side with only one week left. But have no fear, with a few Web sites I’ve found and a few creative ideas the college spring break you’ve always dreamed of, well kind of, is still at reach.
Depending on your budget [...]

Student Testimony: Carol Mattingly

BY Carol mattingly
Sophomore, Guest Columnist
 
This past semester I have been challenged and have grown in a way I have never experienced before. I feel like most people I have spoken to have the winter blues, are feeling the stress of midterms and are trying to plan an awesome spring break trip. I know these things [...]

Journalist talks to armed gunman

BY ALAN BLANCHARD
Herald Adviser
alan_blanchard@cornerstone.edu
 
I was 28, working a swing shift as news editor of The (Vacaville, Calif.) Reporter, one night between my 1983-to-1985 stint at this newspaper between San Francisco and Sacramento.
 
I edited news stories, wrote headlines (story titles), crafted photograph cutlines (captions) and monitored the police radio.
 
Moving from Washington, Ind., to Vacaville, [...]

Smart phones, not smart kids

By LENORE SKENAZY
Creators Syndicate Columnist
 
Are smart phones making our kids dumb?
 
That’s what I’ve been wondering ever since my 12-year-old saved up his money for the do-it-yourself lobotomy known as the iPod Touch. Yes, I know it’s not actually a phone.  This is a boy who used to pick up whatever book I was reading and [...]

Lessons from Wilberforce

by Rick Railsback, Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies
rick_railsback@cornerstone.edu
 
The year just concluded was the 200th anniversary of the enactment of the bill abolishing the slave trade in the British Empire. This led, eventually, to the end of slavery itself in 1833, freeing some 800,000 persons.
 
The name associated more than any other with this project was [...]

Prayer pulls politicians together

by Russ Pulliam, Guest Columnist russell.pulliam@indystar.com
 
They pray, sometimes even in the name of Jesus. They read the Bible in the U.S. Capitol building and sing hymns.
 
The leaders of the National Prayer Breakfast break the rules of political correctness right and left. Yet they do it with a warmth of heart that makes the breakfast [...]

Our View: Commuting steals the school’s community

Cornerstone made history this year.
For the first time, more than 50 percent of the student body commutes. But this isn’t something to be proud of.
If you walk around Cornerstone’s campus, you’re bound to hear the word “community” more times than you can count.  In fact, one of Cornerstone’s “Five Distinctives” that they promote to incoming [...]

Student Testimony: Ryan Humm

This past summer I was an intern for Kentwood Community Church in the youth ministry department. It was a position that was a little out of my comfort zone since I’m a media major, and I’m not really looking to be a pastor.  I worked with middle school and high school students throughout the summer, [...]

Let the campus leaders lead

Schools are notorious for cliques: jocks, chess clubs, cheerleaders, the list goes on and on. And usually it is frowned upon, but not at Cornerstone.
 
Leadership Journey is not only a Cornerstone endorsed clique, but a Cornerstone encouraged clique, and in some cases, a Cornerstone demanded clique.
 
It’s not the people in the clique that bug me. [...]

Cornerstone to host ESL ministry conference on April 4

To most students in the U.S., English is something they know, speak and write each day. It comes easily to them without even thinking about it.
 
Cornerstone’s English Secondary Language (ESL) program is doing its best to better those in the world through the teachings of English. “We started this program eight years ago,” said [...]

‘Sophomore Experience’ to rejuvenate second-year students

Many colleges across the United States have realized in recent years that a slump seems to happen in the sophomore year.  This slump, as it is being called, is a discouraging feeling among sophomores. Many students drop out of college in their sophomore year. This is a growing problem at Cornerstone University, as well.
“Over [...]

Zoladz: ‘I feel like I was part of something big’

Tears of joy streamed down faces as a historic event unfolded. Shouts of excitement filled the air as people waved their American flags with unquenchable patriotism.
Friends huddled together under blankets to brave the cold, dusty winds for a chance to witness the ushering in of a leader who promised change, and Emily Zoladz, adjunct [...]

Handmade bag sales help former prostitutes earn freedom

Freeset Bags, made by former prostitutes, are being sold at the Cornerstone University bookstore.
“We started to get them in April 2008,” said store manager Rachel Measell.
Handmade out of jute – a plant native to India – the bags are made by former prostitutes in Calcutta, India. They come in generic varieties, but custom made [...]

Worship arts among programs to be added next fall

Five new academic programs will begin this fall for Cornerstone University undergraduate students.
The Humanities Division will receive four new emphases: philosophy, literature, creative writing and linguistics. The Fine Arts Division will offer a worship arts program. Associate Provost Tim Detwiler has worked to get the new programs approved and finalized.
“It’s more of preparing students—putting [...]

Honholt, Longjohn buss some bovine beauties

Valentine’s Day began with a bit of a twist this year at Cornerstone University. Instead of Valentine sweethearts, people were kissing cows.
 
The contest titled, “Kiss a Cow,” was an event put on by the CU division of Y.E.S., or the Young Educators Society.  Y.E.S. president, Katie Wiggins came up with the original idea for [...]

Congressman talks ethics, economy with students

Ethics, the economy and energy were hot topics as U.S. Rep. Vern Ehlers met with Cornerstone students on Feb. 20.
Following a brief luncheon with CU President Joe Stowell and university board members, the congressman, R-Grand Rapids, conducted a question and answer time with history and journalism students in a Bolthouse Hall lecture hall.
Ehlers opened the [...]

Get Out!: Cherry Deli keeps locals and family feeling close

 
Tessa Vitt and I headed to one of Grand Rapids oldest red brick road, commonly known as Cherry Street. As we drove down this fairly smooth pathway we were astounded at the history that makes up East Hills. We passed through Heritage Hill and were amused by all the old mansions and houses.
 
We found [...]

Head of marketing grows as leader

Her plan was to be a freelance writer, but God had other plans. Now her steps in the past four years have led her to one goal: leadership.

Dawn Pick-Benson is the director of marketing and communications was encouraged to apply to the Women’s Leadership Development Institute from Council for Christian Colleges and Universities from former [...]

Media students travel south for NRB convention

NRB…what does it mean? Well, the name of the National Religious Broadcasters Convention is a misnomer!  First of all, it’s not national – people from all over the world attend. It’s not just representative of religious or even Christian media, but it attracts professionals in the secular media industries, too. And it’s no longer just [...]

Kanye West shows new side to music

Kanye West creates yet another masterpiece with his most recent album “808s & Heartbreak.” This collection of songs reveals a softer, more vulnerable West. Several of the songs like “Heartless” talk about dealing with heartbreak and remorse from a relationship gone wrong. Others like “Welcome to Heartbreak,” deal with unhappiness in the pursuit of the [...]

Film Review: “Helvetica” documentary displays new vision

“Helvetica,” an independent documentary by Gary Hustwit, welcomes you to an unnoticed world. Covering the prevalence and history of the Helvetica typeface, the high-quality production features numerous artists of many trades and type-creators. From street signs to product labels, Helvetica has impacted the way people comprehend a visually-stimulating world. The recent DVD release of the [...]

Alumna provides legal advice as ministry

Wise is an attorney in Detroit and Southfield.  She is a staff attorney at Lakeshore Legal Aid, at the Counsel and Advocacy Law Line in Southfield. 
“We advise clients who call our hotline on a wide range of legal issues; we cover most counties in Michigan, so I talk with clients from all over the [...]

Blog your opinions and receive free gifts

My mom has always said, “Readers are leaders.” I used to laugh at her and roll my eyes. But her motherly advice is true and I’ve found that out as I’ve gotten older.
What’s better than reading…free stuff. But now you can combine the two. All you have to do is read a book, which you [...]

Music education major looks forward to teaching solo

Cornerstone senior Katharine Herbert thrives on the sound of music.
 
Before she even graduates, Herbert, a music education major, will briefly replace her current cooperative teacher, Ella Morgan. Morgan, a CU alumna and middle school music teacher at Edger Middle school, will vacation due to a maternity leave.
 
“It’s for the whole semester technically,” Herbert [...]