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Why we love to watch the Underwoods
They’ve got a plan. I know it might be a bit controversial to put the meat of a piece of writing at the very beginning of said writing but it’s true. The Underwoods know the direction they are heading and they pursue that direction with all due haste... »
Oscar-winning performance builds Alzheimer’s awareness in “Still Alice”
As a person who has had two family members experience the trauma of Alzheimer’s Disease, I had been very much looking forward to seeing “Still Alice.” I knew that whether or not the movie turned out well, the pure fact that someone ... »
Dr. McMullen: How history and discipleship go hand in hand
If you have ever taken a class with Dr. McMullen, you know that he is an amazing teacher. He not only teaches the facts, but teaches how to analyze those facts and draw conclusion from them. During each class, he goes through topics by addressing the... »
Oscars 2015: Recapping the winners and highlights
When I heard that Neil Patrick Harris would be hosting the Oscars, I knew that a musical number would be in the works. My prediction was correct; however, who knew Harris would be so bold as to present in his mere underwear? On the topic of Harris’ r... »
Fashion Fridays: Janine Hatcher
Fashion Friday comes to you this week from sunny Florida! I photographed the couture-loving Janine Hatcher (JH) as we hung out pool-side at an Orlando resort. Janine had a lot of insight for looking cute and surviving a day in Virginia Beach (which w... »
New Communication Honor Society to be Instated at Regent
The National Communication Honor Society, Lambda Pi Eta, now has an official chapter here at Regent University. On Friday, February 13th, the new LPE faculty adviser and several students met to finalize the details of this society. All of this is due... »
Regent partners with Up to Us to help lower national debt
Did you know that the national debt is $18,000,000,000,000? That’s $18 trillion! Did you also know that Regent University is trying to change this staggering number, and that you can help? Regent University has a team participating in the “It’s Up t... »
Professor Nichter: A lot about life with a little bit of math
While many of my classes this semester featured some of my favorite professors, there were also some new professors that I was eager to meet. One of these new professors is now one of my favorite teachers. When Professor Nichter introduced himself, ... »
Matthew Vaughn’s “Kingsman: The Secret Service” modernizes espionage
Before attending the free screening for the espionage-comedy infused Kingsman: The Secret Service, I was excited to see Colin Firth in his first action role. Contrasting his more serious and “action-less” films, I could not imagine Firth flipping and... »
Dr. Alveda King talks God, government, and goodwill towards men
During Wednesday’s University Chapel, Dr. Alveda King shared stories from her past and advice for the future. Experiencing the civil rights movement firsthand (her uncle was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.), she had a front row seat to watch a nation cha... »
Dream Treaders offers a whole new world for Christian fantasy readers
Edgar Allen Poe once said, “Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.” The Dream Treaders series, written by Wayne Thomas Batson, tells a story of ho... »
7 Inexpensive places to go for Valentine’s Day
Every year when Valentine’s Day comes around, many scramble to buy gifts for their friends and loved ones. What would they like? Where should I go? What should I do special for this year? And every year the pressure to outdo the year before han... »
