Campus Life articles from January 2002

Campus Life archives from January 2002

The worst thing about Christmas. (@ Campus Life).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... You know what I hate most about Christmas? That it has to end. Sure, I'll miss the festivities and the music and the food and the presents and everything else that must come to an end. But the end of Christmas means something else: The...

Dealing with depression. (Speak up! your letters, e-mail and faxes).
January 1, 2002... I'm a Christian girl who loves Jesus, but sometimes depression takes over my life. And it doesn't help when my friends tell me that I'm depressed because there's something wrong with my relationship with Jesus. However, "Depression: A Special...

Written for me! (Speak up! your letters, e-mail and faxes).
January 1, 2002... Lately I've been questioning my faith, but one morning things changed. I went to the library to study for a biology test, but I had a hard time understanding the information. I started thinking about how my life just hasn't been right lately....

Talking about rape. (Speak up! your letters, e-mail and faxes).
January 1, 2002... Thanks for including "My Boyfriend Raped Me" in your September/October issue, especially since women who have been raped need to talk about it. If you keep it inside and hide it from your loved ones, how can you begin to heal? I must admit, at...

I love Africa! (Speak up! your letters, e-mail and faxes).
January 1, 2002... I loved "Africa Is My Home" (November/December) because I've dreamed of living there. There aren't many places in the world where you can go to school and have monkeys running around on campus or see giraffes down the road. Silas is blessed to...

Yep, he was handsome. (Speak up! your letters, e-mail and faxes).
January 1, 2002... Thanks for your story "Tall, Dark and Handsome" (November/December). I had a guy like that once, so it was easy to relate to Camerin's story. We were both attracted to each other, but since he wasn't a Christian, I knew he wasn't God's best...

How can I find peace? (Devotions on the fruit of the spirit).
January 1, 2002... There are so many things that can keep us from enjoying peace--stress over school, money, friends, the future, conflict with parents. Any one of these can lead us to panic and frustration, which leaves us craving escape and freedom. Thankfully,...

My friends dumped me. (My Life As a Student).(Allison Asimakoupoulos)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Several of my closest friends stood in the hall by my locker and just stared at me. It felt like I was facing a firing squad. Nervously, I turned away from them and grabbed the books I needed for that night's homework and closed my locker...

I need a true friend: I have moved around a lot because of my parents' jobs, so I'm not in a youth group anymore. Right now it seems I have no one to lean on. I sometimes attend church, but don't have a true church home. I don't understand why God is letting this happen to me. Do you have any advice? (Good Advice).
January 1, 2002... It is very important that you find "community." Community is a sense of belonging. We all need it. Very few people can thrive in their faith without community. Even though you move frequently, you can still try to find a close group of...

I've got a new attitude: Stephanie used to be very critical of others before God changed her. (My story: how Christ changed my life).(Stephanie Scott)
January 1, 2002... I hate you. I hate you so much! While I didn't say those words out loud, they were on the tip of my tongue. I gave my friend an angry glare as she yelled at me. "You're cheating on your boyfriend. That's what you're doing. "I am...

"Good enough 'cause God said so": once troubled by insecurity, the two sisters in Mary Mary now sing with confidence about God's love and faithfulness. (music).(Happy)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... NOT LONG AGO, sisters Erica and Tina Atkins--better known as the R&B duo Mary Mary--had such low self-esteem, you never would've guessed they were headed for the big time. Neither would they. Erica was so self-conscious she went four...

They keep on going, and going, and ...: the newsboys have been at it for 15 years. So why not another 10, 20 or even 30 more, asks Phil Joel. (music).(Thrive)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... THOSE GORGEOUS GOLDEN TRESSES have been his trademark for a decade, even though they've long gone out of style. But Phil Joel isn't planning on cutting them off any time soon. "I've had the same long hair for 10 years," says Phil, bass...

Skillet's answer to Marilyn Manson. (music).(Alien Youth)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... MARILYN MANSON stood on stage, screaming something about Jesus. And it wasn't very nice. To Skillet's John Cooper, who was in the audience, it was downright offensive. "Man, you're just rippin' us off!" John said out loud at the Manson...

Lift. (ForeFront).(by Audio Adrenaline)
January 1, 2002... Have these guys really been around for 10 years? Audio Adrenaline begins its second decade with Lift (ForeFront), packed with plenty of the usual high-energy rock. The song "Beautiful" was an instant radio hit, and there's plenty more good,...

The Way I Am.(Jennifer Knapp)
January 1, 2002... Jennifer Knapp's latest, The Way I Am (Gotee), includes a good mix of rock and folk, with sumptuous support from the London Symphony Orchestra. But it's Jennifer's knack with a pen that makes her music soar. One of the finest lyricists...

Come Together.(by Third Day)
January 1, 2002... Christian music's best rock band keeps getting better. Third Day brings plenty of its Southern' rock sound on Come Together (Essential), a rousing call to break down walls and to pursue unity in Christ.

Momentum.(by dc Talk)
January 1, 2002... Toby Mac returns to his first love--hip-hop--with Momentum (ForeFront), the third of three solo projects from dc Talk. Check out these 18 supercharged cuts, including everything from rap to rock to R&B.

We recommend.(various; recordings)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... We Recommend GROUP/ARTIST ALBUM (LABEL) STYLE Among Thorns Desperate rock (Worship Extreme) Go Fish Infectious boy pop (inpop) ...

Satellite Shaun. (Tidbits & Trivia).(Invitation to Eavesdrop)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Ask Shaun Groves what he does when not making music, and he might mention the high school students he works with. Shaun leads a group of about 20 students from Fusion (givemefusion.com), a huge youth group at The People's Church in...

Out of the darkness. (Tidbits & Trivia).(Barefoot on Barbed Wire/Elementary by Cindy Morgan)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Despite six Dove Awards and a dozen #1 radio hits, Cindy Morgan struggled for years with a lack of confidence--and outright fear and depression. She once wrote in her journal, "I have come face-to-face with the pathetic state of my life. I feel...

The sports connection. (Tidbits & Trivia).
January 1, 2002... What do Desiree Coleman-Jackson and DeLeon Richards have in common, besides making great Christian music? Both are married to pro athletes! Desiree is married to Mark Jackson of the NBA's New York Knicks. Check out her amazing five-octave...

Up the Creek. (Tidbits & Trivia).(Nickel Creek)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Bluegrass? You bet. Nickel Creek makes "bluegrass that can twang and be cool, too," says The New York Times. Time magazine says they make" down-home music relevant for a new generation." What those stories don't say, though, is that the...

Mission: New York City. (Tidbits & Trivia).
January 1, 2002... Matt Brouwer recently joined a Michigan youth group on a missions trip to New York to help people affected by the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The group visited schools, prepared food for rescue workers, and prayed with firefighters. "God's presence...

What a jerk! (Tidbits & Trivia).(Chuck Dennie and Kevin Rhoads)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... When Chuck Dennie (left) first met Kevin Rhoads, "I thought Kevin was the most egotistical, self-centered jerk I'd ever met. And he thought I was a horrible singer and songwriter." But as they got to know each other, they became best friends....

Auto-matic comparisons. (Tidbits & Trivia).
January 1, 2002... Pop/punk band Relient K compiled a Top Ten List comparing itself to the Reliant K (the car). On the list: * Both were created in the late seventies, early eighties. * Both evolved into steady workhorses with playful natures. * Both...

What's the word on Weezer? (Tell Me About It).(alternative bands)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... I was wondering about Weezer. I like this band but I know they use profanity from time to time. Could you give me any alternatives? --Gus I certainly understand why you'd be drawn to Weezer. The band's lyrics are often clever and...

Anything wrong with Roswell? (Media Q & A).
January 1, 2002... Many of my friends like science fiction. Roswell (UPN, Tuesdays, 9 p.m. ET) caught our attention. Along with themes about UFOs and aliens, the show seems to contain a lot of New Age philosophy. I like this show, but I'm concerned that my...

Aren't some R movies OK? (Media Q & A).
January 1, 2002... I was wondering if it was OK for Christians to watch R-rated movies--or at least some of them, anyway, like Saving Private Ryan and The Patriot? --Erica One of the final steps in making a movie is to submit it to the Motion Picture...

How can I pick a flick? (Media Q & A).
January 1, 2002... How can we decide what movies are OK to watch before we go see them and know exactly what is in them? --L.C. Great question! And it's one not enough of us ask before walking into the theater or out of the video store. Fortunately, in...

Small town, big god. (School spirit).(Graves County High School's Agape christian group)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Mayfield may be a small town--the population isn't much more than 10,000--but God is doing something big there. And he's doing it through the students in Agape, a student group at Graves County High with one common goal--sharing Christ. "We can...

Just how honest are you? We say we believe in honesty, but how well do we practice it?(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... One of Paul's classmates is having a party on Friday night. Paul really wants to go, but his parents said no. Since it's not gonna be one of those wild drunken bashes or anything, and he's convinced Mom and Dad are just being overly protective,...

The top 10 things never to say on a date: if you ever want to go out with him or her again, you'll definitely want to avoid these lame lines!(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... 1. "Nice haircut! We used to do something like that with my mom's poodle? 2. "Oh, an '81 Pinto. How nice. My last date drove a brand-new Porsche 911 Carrera. Way too showy." 3. "Is that your perfume or did we just walk past a dead...

The nightmare of September 11: when terrorists attacked the World Trade Center, Phillip Santiago and Matthew Rivera were in school just three blocks away. This is their story.
January 1, 2002... Phillip Santiago, a freshman at New York's High School for Leadership and Public Service, was sitting in his ninth-floor classroom, trying to pay attention to the lesson. It was a gorgeous morning. Phillip looked out the window, and saw...

More than meets the eye.(Down Syndrome)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... "She 's got a ticket to ri-ide, she 's got a ticket to ri-ii-ide. She 's got a ticket to ride, but she don't care!" The Beatles' song blasts through the speakers of my beat-up granny car. I love this car, not because it's some...

The invisible battle: how much do Satan and his demons really influence us? And what should we be doing about it?
January 1, 2002... With so many TV shows, movies and books delving into the supernatural world, there are lots of different ideas floating around about God, the Devil, angels and demons. But few paint an accurate picture of the spiritual battleground the Bible...

I want somebody to love. (Love, Sex & Real Life).(advice)(Column)
January 1, 2002... Q I love God very much and I do feel his love, but it doesn't seem to be enough. I want romantic love, too, a part that God himself can't fulfill. I have talked to many people about this empty feeling, and they all say I am looking for a...

Here's what's happenin' in March/April.
January 1, 2002... Still Going Strong! For more than a decade, Steven Curtis Chapman and Michael W. Smith have taken turns at the top as Best Male Artist in the annual Campus Life Music Awards. Find out who won this year's award, and meet both guys in an...

Radiant Rodents. (Strange but True).(Japanese scientists create glow-in-dark mice)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... We've seen all sorts of glow-in-the-dark stuff through the years--key chains, golf balls, jewelry, and even phosphorescent Frisbees. But now we've seen it all: Glow-in-dark mice! Scientists in Japan developed the mini-mutants recently,...

Mixed messages.
January 1, 2002... Check out these signs found in Great Britain: * In a safari park: "Elephants Please Stay in Your Car." * On a pamphlet: "If you cannot read, this leaflet will tell you how to get lessons." * At a repair shop: "We can repair...

Postcards from beyond the edge.(20 foot peanut)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
January 1, 2002... OK, OK, so peanuts are No. 1 in Georgia. But a 20-footer? The folks of Turner County, home of this mega-nut, say it's "a daily reminder where our roots come from." Can you dig it?

The chicken that wouldn't shut up!(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Kay Martin was talking to a friend at home one day when they suddenly hear a chicken squawking. They went outside to find the boisterous bird, but couldn't find anything. When they returned to the house, they realized the squawking was coming...

Getting past my selfishness. (One More Thing).(missions)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... I have sort of a love-hate relationship with missions trips. I've been on several--to Estonia and the Dominican Republic, not to mention homeless shelters and rehab centers here in the States--and I always go through the same cycle of...