Upcoming musical drama “Charlie Brown” hopes to liven students
by Chris Lieberman correspondent At a time of year when Moody students are overwhelmed with papers, projects and exams, Moody’s theatrical production of the musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”...
View ArticleStudent-produced talk show to launch
by Jon Forsythe features editor Many students may be familiar with late night TV talk show greats such as Jonny Carson, Jimmy Fallon and Jay Leno. For several students, these greats inspired the...
View ArticleArtist Next Door: Senior articulates passion for poetry
by Chris Lieberman correspondent It all started with a contest. When senior communications major Jean Pierre Nikuze was studying English literature at the Community College of California in the fall of...
View ArticleThe radio broadcast that unnerved the nation
by Theodore Sim correspondent Listen to the original program here. From “Space Invaders” to “Star Trek,” extra-terrestrials have been a staple of the sci-fi genre for decades. Though many space...
View ArticleHeedful campus event promotes honesty, vulnerability
by Kaitlin Schwenk correspondent What does it mean to relate to one another in our sin and brokenness? How does it look to lament before God as a community of believers? Campus ministries The Vine and...
View ArticleSenior offers “how to survive Moody” advice
by Lassiter Gregg correspondent Freshmen and transfer students: Though by now you’re doubtless adjusting to life at Moody, the upperclassmen have some wisdom to impart to you based on their own...
View ArticleRemembering Robin Williams’ “Dead Poets Society”
by Olivia Hill copy editor “O Captain! my Captain!” Words first written by Walt Whitman in 1865, but firmly immortalized in 1989 in Peter Weir’s “Dead Poets Society.” This iconic American drama about...
View Article“Boyhood” A remarkable film 12 years in the making
by Andy Decker correspondent Every so often, a film comes along wherein a director attempts something audacious and new, something unique and previously unheard of, to varying degrees of success....
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Students find new treasures at city farmer’s markets
by Rachel Gregory correspondent Farmer’s markets are gems, offering everything from crisp fruits and juicy vegetables to fresh flowers, flakey baked goods, clear jars of honey and homemade bath soaps....
View ArticleArtist Next Door: Family trust and food-a culinary artist’s journey to Moody
by Theodore Siu correspondent Amy Bauer, junior TESOL major, came to Moody armed with an unusual academic background: a culinary degree. Though that degree seems a world away from the mission at Moody,...
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Moody students glean inspiration and insight at STORY
by Lassiter Gregg correspondent by Jenna Reed features editor On Oct. 2-3 approximately 60 Moody students were among the 1500-plus creatives who attended the sixth annual STORY gathering at the Harris...
View ArticleArtist Next Door: Illustrator links abstraction and realism in unexpected ways
by Jenna Reed features editor In a large family-built home in a rural Alaskan valley, more than 500 birds are captured in photographs hanging on the walls. It’s in this home that illustrator Levi...
View ArticleDystopian film “The Maze Runner” suspenseful, gripping
by Sarah Burns and Jenna Reed features layout edior and features editor The elevator doors open into the heart of the action. The protagonist, Thomas (Dylan O’Brian), remembers nothing about his life —...
View ArticleArtist Next Door: Artist creates organic and original pieces
by Rae Gregory correspondent Raised in the serene South, Asia Tomeny — freshman pre-counseling major, graphic artist and illustrator — loves dramatic expression, particularly in faces. Drawing from a...
View Article“Lord of the Flies” depicts a descent into savagery
by Kathleen King correspondent Being stranded on a deserted island typically involves needing to survive the elements and fend for oneself against nature and boredom. But Peter Brooks’ 1963 film “Lord...
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Thrifting couples students’ individual expression with pocket savings
by Korey Kostek correspondent For the Millennial generation, individualism is highly prized, and the thrift store is the perfect outlet for that expression. Thrift stores have become increasingly...
View ArticleDreadlocks – a growing hair trend
by Lebo Pooe correspondent Dreadlocks are known by many names: locks, dreads — or if you’re Hindi, “Jata.” So what is it about these matted coils of hair that has captured people’s attention?...
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Student holds juggling world records
by Sarah Burns features layout editor There are jugglers, and then there are professional jugglers. Andrew Hodge, sophomore applied linguistics major, is among the professional crowd. Hodge, the third...
View Article“Darling” turns a new page for magazine industry
by Jenna Reed features editor Fashion magazines have come under fire for years from critics for airbrushing and altering their images, creating unrealistic expectations for women. The talk has been...
View ArticleStudent film features friendship, community
by Jenna Reed features editor The crew and cast of “Mr. Webb” paused on Saturday night and recognized a milestone for the communications department: a full theater performance by the crew of “The Boys...
View ArticlePublic defender by day, professor by night
by Sarah Burns features layout editor There seems to be no teacher who loves justice more than Rachel Moran, a new adjunct professor this spring semester. Moran, a full-time public defender, teaches...
View ArticleMoody professors’ new book “Incarnation” released
by Kathleen King correspondent Theology professors Marcus Johnson and John Clark have added a new book to the ranks of theological literature this year. As its title suggests, “The Incarnation of God”...
View ArticleJosh Garrels’ new release, “Home,” analyzed
by Gabes Torres correspondent At a time when big-name pop artists top the charts, indie-folk artist Josh Garrels’ new release outshines some big names in the music industry. His third album, titled...
View ArticleClassic Christian artists celebrate 20 years
by Jonathan Huang staff writer “When you join a band at 20 years old, you don’t think about what it might mean to remain together for another 20 years,” says Matt Odmark of Jars of Clay. This year,...
View ArticleChipotle’s loss is Moody’s gain
by Johannah Hensler staff writer There’s something about the predictability of pico de gallo every Tuesday that is comforting to harried students. So, when Tuesday rolls around, who makes the magic...
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