Wed 22 May 2013

Twocities: A Perspective on Art and Culture

Regent hosted its final CAS Assembly of the academic year on April 8th, 2013. By Krystina Skurk Scott Crosby spoke at Regent’s CAS assembly sharing his unique perspective on Faith and the Arts. Much of his experience has come from owning an art gallery in China named twocities. The name of his gallery comes from [...]
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New Chapel Consecrated by the Spoken Word

By Alexine Garcia On the week before the Chapel opened students bathed the building in the spoken Word. Believers gathered together in the prayer room and read the Bible out loud 24 hours a day from Friday Mar. 15 to Thursday Mar. 21. The atmosphere in the tiny prayer room was so thick that many [...]
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The Living Word Comes Alive At Regent

  The world-renowned collection arrives at Regent, allowing people from all over to experience a piece of Biblical history for themselves. by Josh Fisher Last week, Regent was given the honor of hosting a traveling exhibit featuring over fifty Biblical artifacts, called “The Living Word: Ancient Treasures from Biblical History.”  Owned by Steve Green, president [...]
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Regent University Opens New Chapel and Divinity Buildings

Regent University Chapel Grand Opening Celebration Began Yesterday Evening. Regent University continues their celebration of the Grand Opening of the Chapel and Divinity Buildings today with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. on the front lawn of the new Chapel. Yesterday evening kicked off the celebrations with a sermon from Reinhard Bonnke. President Campo [...]
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Regent's Best Kept Secret: The C.S. Lewis Society

The C.S. Lewis Society is one of the least talked about and least publicized groups on campus; yet, somehow it is also one of the most popular. by Krystina Skurk At last week’s meeting over 34 students and faculty came to hear Dr. Kip Redick talk about C.S. Lewis’ take on Journey, Myth, and Longing. He [...]
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To Help Without Hurting: A Christian Perspective on Social Welfare

Josh Good with AEI shared his passion with the Regent Community for free enterprise and warns about how continuing trends in social spending will affect millennials. By Krystina Skurk Josh Good, a program manager within the American Enterprise Institute spoke at the College of Arts and Science Assembly this past Monday on how to help without [...]
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Mandatory Chapel Comes to Regent

Regent University officials have confirmed that Mandatory Chapel is coming to Regent’s College of Arts and Sciences. A few weeks ago, President Campo announced to the President’s Cabinet that weekly Chapel, and possibly mandatory attendance of the monthly CAS assemblies, are in store for on-campus College of Arts and Sciences students. Dean Moreno-Riano explained that, [...]
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Regent's Got Talent Coverage

Updated Post-Show Coverage. Results of Regent’s Got Talent 1st Place, Brandon Vera 2nd Place, Owls & Otters 3rd Place, Joshua Williams #regenttalent Post Show Recap! Regent’s Got Talent. There’s no other way to put it. Yesterday evening the Regent community debuted their talent on the Main Stage in the COMM Building. The Regent Undergraduate Council [...]
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Christmas Sing-Along at the School of Com and Arts

by Rebekkah Kemp Regent students gathered on Thursday in the lobby of the School of Communication and the Arts to sing carols at the “Christmas Sing-Along.” For many graduate students, this was a time to relax after completing the final requirements for the semester. For the undergraduates, their finals this week, it was a festive [...]
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Regent's Christmas Ball

by Rebekah White From booking the caterer to putting up all the decorations, Rebecca Brittingham of COGS (Council of Graduate Students) has put immeasurable work into making this year’s Christmas ball better than the last. This year all three floors of Robertson Hall will be decorated and used to accommodate the estimated 500 guests planning [...]
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(Photo by P.J. Morris) Regent student Miriah Donner (right) plays drums and provides backup vocals for her sister-band called “Beyond the Veil.” Her sister Brittany White (left) is the lead vocalist and graduated from Regent in 2009. Her youngest sister Sierra Turner (middle) is a backup vocalist and percussionist.

Sister Act: Regent students release CD "Spoken"

Regent students release 2nd Christian CD “Spoken” by Melissa LeGates When she is not hitting the books for classes at Regent, Miriah Donner (formerly Turner) is a drummer and back-up vocalist in a contemporary Christian sister-band called “Beyond the Veil” aka “BTV.” This year has been a whirlwind for the native of Stevensville, Md. She [...]
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The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Founders Inn and Spa

As the holidays approach, Founders Inn employees and Regent students decorate for their favorite time of the year. by Juana Lopez Over one hundred thousand twinkling Christmas lights illuminate the formal gardens of Virginia Beach’s colonial style hotel property, The Founders Inn and Spa.  A 35-foot Christmas tree reaches towards the glass atrium in the [...]
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Regent Goes to Town the 2013 Spring Edition: ODU’s International Festival

by Autumn Edwards Wish you could travel across the globe and visit exciting places full of laughter, dance, and fun? Look no more for the globe comes to you for an entire day here at the International Festival! The 5th Annual International Festival was hosted by ODU from 12pm to 5pm at the Ted Constant [...]
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'The Bible' Miniseries Comes to a Close

Studies are showing that The Bible has not only been making an impact in the entertainment industry, but also in providing people with knowledge of Scripture. By Josh Fisher Several of this year’s biggest shows went head to head last Sunday in what turned out to be a huge night for television.  If you sat down to [...]
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The Emotional Arrival of Baby Emmanuel

by Andrea Chambers On August 1st, Doctor Keshia Brown, gave birth to a completely blue and not breathing baby boy and like any new mother, was petrified by her son’s state.  “My, that baby is limp,” said the anesthesiologist. “Oh my gosh, God please let this baby start breathing in the next two minutes or [...]
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Hey You! Stop! Drop! And Give Me 20!

  by Autumn Edwards   Ok, let’s be honest. Who has time to exercise? With work, school, extra activities, and everything else in between, some of us barely have time to catch our breath. In today’s society everything is about getting quick and easy service. Most college students, who are always on the go, constantly [...]
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The Ultimate New Relationship Killer: Social Media

by Alice Rebecca Booker In the beginning stages of a new relationship it seems all good. Then you get that dreadful suggestion, “we should be Facebook friends.” You try to ignore and put it off as long as you can until they find you! Come on, why do you think your mate sent 15 friend [...]
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Reel Look: The Croods

by Joe Sharp   From one of the two directors who brought us Lilo & Stitch and How to Train Your Dragon, Chris Sanders, now teaming up with Kirk DeMicco rather than Dean DeBlois, directs/writes an all new 3D computer-animated adventure comedy film entitled The Croods.  The film is set in prehistoric era with fantastical [...]
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Regent Color Story: What Makes Regent, Regent

A different kind of University, a different kind of students. by Juana Lopez Being student at Regent University is so much more than just attending classes and pulling all-nighters.  Each part of campus is unique to life at Regent, making every journey special and quirky! How do students celebrate their “student-dom” at Regent?  Some stick [...]
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Education, Transportation, and Sequestration, Oh My!

The mayors of South Hampton Roads spoke at Regent’s Executive Leadership Luncheon on three hot topics. by Krystina Skurk The first to speak was Mayor of Suffolk, Linda Johnson. In regards to education she said that we have the responsibility to give our children the opportunity to be the innovators of tomorrow. Additionally, our ability [...]
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Tuition! Tuition! Tuition!

  From one student to another, how to pay without the stress. by Autumn Edwards For those of entering or continuing your education at your desired institution, it’s never too early or late to emphasize the multiple options for paying for tuition. Of course, college is fun and a great way to get involved in [...]
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How to Respond to Mandatory Chapel

Change your perspective and act in love with Regent’s new mandatory chapel in the fall semester. by Lauren Pell In case you haven’t heard the big news, you might want to brace yourself. Take a deep breath and please finish reading this article before you scream… Here it is: Chapel services will be mandatory for [...]
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United Pursuit Visits Regent

Popular worship band United Pursuit recently held a night of worship in Regent University’s theater, drawing a crowd of people eager to join. by Josh Fisher This past Friday, students crowded into Regent University’s theater for a night of worship featuring special guest United Pursuit.  Native of Knoxville, TN, the band of six introduced themselves [...]
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The New generation Brings Swagger to Old School Traditional Gospel Music

The contemporary sound comes into the music industry with a game plan to reach and teach the youth.   by Alice Rebecca Booker     The new generation brings swagger to old school traditional gospel music. The contemporary sound comes into the music industry with a game plan to reach and teach the youth. The [...]
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In Honor of Roger Ebert

by Joe Sharp This article is humbly and most gratefully dedicated to the beloved American film critic, screenwriter and journalist Roger Ebert, who sadly passed on April 4, 2013.  He was a film critic with the Chicago Sun-Times from 1967 until his death.  He had lived with cancer of the thyroid and salivary glands since [...]
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Beyoncé Sparks Controversy: Bow down to Beyoncé? Absolutely not!

by Andrea Chambers   Beyoncé: singer, songwriter, dancer, actress and producer. She’s a seventeen time Grammy award winning artist. She’s topped the Billboard charts, sold over 40 million records with her group Destiny’s Child and sold over 118 million records as a solo artist. She’s known for her strong vocals, elaborate shows and eye-catching choreography. [...]
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Small Steps to Getting Fit

by Dwenda Mosley Exercising – what a scary word. Don’t let the preexisting notion of – finding the time and how to get started ruin your chances of being healthy. “Regular physical activity is important for good health, and it’s especially important if you’re trying to lose weight or to maintain a healthy weight” says [...]
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Remembering Sunday and Not Forgetting Thursday

Reflections on the most important week, leading up to the most important day. By Krystina Skurk Yesterday in his Christian History and Thought class Dr. Sherman began by washing a student’s feet. He did this to remind the class that today is what some Christian faith traditions call Maundy Thursday. There were three major events [...]
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Reel Look: Oz, The Great and Powerful

by Joe Sharp From the director of the Spiderman trilogy and the original Evil Dead comes a contemporary family-friendly film that takes place in the confines of the magical realms of Oz. Based on L. Frank Baum’s novels, Oz, the Great and Powerful serves as a prequel to Baum’s 1900 introductory novel The Wonderful Wizard [...]
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A Personal Challenge

Every once in a while an idea on social media accounts like Facebook and Tumblr comes around and poses a challenge for users. These posts never really die, occasionally they shrink from the limelight and get lost from your news feed and then one day they come back around. This one is called “25 Things”. [...]
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Don't forget the true meaning of Valentine's Day

Remember that we are all equally valued. So let’s make Cupid’s Day about true love for all, not just for a select few. by Dwenda Mosley My head is heart shaped and I soar high in the air by a bow; I’m designed to seek out broken and complete hearts. My owner is well loved [...]
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Football Fans Petition for the Monday Following the Super Bowl Off

Super Bowl Monday, Washington’s Birthday, and President’s Day all rolled into one. Not quite, but maybe one day. by Andrea Chambers Football fans are petitioning for the Monday after Super Bowl Sunday to become a federal holiday. To make this happen, moving Washington’s Birthday again is an attractive option. The two events are currently only [...]
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Twitter: #morethanmeetstheeye

Twitter is revolutionizing our world. There is more than what first meets the eye with this social media tool. by Juana Lopez Twitter is the world in which clarity is key.  Users, or Tweeters, are limited to 140 characters to express their thoughts.  People are learning to maximize every single word they use to communicate [...]
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Social Workers Help in Time of Need

by Sarah D. Johnson Chadwick Nursing and Rehabilitation Center’s Alice Hicks has stood tall for 25 years as she has served Jackson, Mississippi as a social worker.  Hicks ensures the psycho-social needs of the patients are met, which include their mental, physical, emotional, and material well-being.  While this facility treats all adult-aged people with a [...]
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A Night of A Capella

Introducing, all the way from James Madison University, the one the only Madison Project. by Autumn Edwards This marvelous all-male A Capella group took the stage by storm as they sung their hearts out to the students, faculty and local residents of the Virginia Beach area.  Initiated by Jack Vitaliz, a member of the on-campus [...]
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Home Décor Series: Decorating on a Budget

Ways to “make a house a home” when you’re on a tight budget. by Katrina Breitenbach It’s almost a rite of passage. At some point, as an adult, you get your own place. It might be an apartment, a condo, or a house (dorm rooms don’t count) — but it’s yours, to own or to [...]
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