Students to Preach at Week of Prayer
Student Week of Prayer at Southwestern Adventist University starts Monday, Jan. 30. Each day a different student will preach, following the theme, “Let the Worshippers Arise.” “The definition of a worshipper is someone who regards God with great or extravagant respect, honor, or devotion,” says Chaplain Islem Mattay. “Worshippers are men and women who have hidden God's Word in their hearts, and as a result, they worship Him.” Featured speakers will be Angie Boothby, Aaron … Read More
Removing All Distractions
Jeff Sickler, kinesiology major at Southwestern Adventist University, felt the call to be a PE teacher when he left behind distractions and focused on God. Sports had always been a pastime and never a job choice for Sickler. He now feels that God is calling him to teach, so he can help students be the best they can be. The first time Sickler coached was during the Chisholm Trail Academy’s “Summer Hoops Camp” in 2006. Every summer since then he has helped at hoops camp. Sickler … Read More
Students Learn Names of Muscles in Creative Ways
Learning names of muscles found in the human body may seem like a tiresome job. Several anatomy and physiology students at Southwestern have found a way that makes learning more interesting. Dr. Amy McHenry, assistant professor of biology, assigned an extra credit project to her students. They had to find a creative way to memorize muscles, and then present their project to the class. Many students found their creative learning outlet through song. Below are two of the projects that … Read More
Thanksgiving and Education
Like most normal college students, the last few weeks have found me counting down the days until I get to go home for the annual gorge fest known as Thanksgiving. Now I’m not trying to cheapen the only fully Christian holiday we celebrate. It’s actually one of my favorite holidays. I love the focus on family and thankfulness that comes with this holiday. For my family, it’s an especially important time of year as we take time to remember my father’s successful battle against cancer and … Read More
