Campus Life articles from March 2001

Campus Life archives from March 2001

Dying for a Cause.(assassination of Abraham Lincoln compared to crucifixion of Jesus)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... I recently visited the scene of a grisly murder. The victim was a gentle, godly man who sought peace and racial reconciliation, a man who stood up for his beliefs, a man who tried to make a difference in a sin-sick world. The killer...

Speak up! your letters, e-mail and faxes.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... The Truth About Sex I loved "The Truth About Sex" section in the January/February issue. It seems like everyone is having sex. I was trying to find out what God's Word said about it. This section helped me not want to give into temptation....

I Feel So Lonely.(advice to college students on using religion to cope with loneliness)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Faith Builders Devotions for your walk with God Sometimes it seems like no one understands or cares about us, and that can feel pretty lonely. But no matter how bad we feel, we are never alone. God is always present, and his love for us...

"Too Much to Do!".(college student describes learning to set priorities)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... I looked up from my desk to see my English teacher standing right in front of me. I didn't know how long she'd been there or how long she'd been trying to get my attention. But she finally had it. "Rachel? I asked you a question," she said...

Mortifying Moments.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Remember the the time you slipped on a banana peel and went sliding, face first, across the cafeteria floor? Or what about that time you fell down a flight of steps only to land at the feet of the cutest boy in school? Pretty embarrassing,...

Fed up with Gossip.(includes other advice to college students)
March 1, 2001... I'm really frustrated with all the gossiping I hear at school. I don't want to participate in these conversations, but I don't know if I should speak up. What would you do? Gossip is like a wildfire. It gets out of control and spreads...

Boy! Oh Boy.(Plus One Christian band)
March 1, 2001... Plus One brings the good news of faith to boy band mania. TEN MONTHS AGO, they were still star-struck schoolboys, little more than mere fans in the audience at the Dove Awards show--Christian music's version of the Grammies. The five...

Grrrrl Pop from A to Z.(Christian girl bands)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... From Aurora to ZOEGirl, girl bands are popping up all over While Plus One has been busy captivating audiences, several new girl bands are also making waves on the music scene. We decided to check out a few of 'em for ya. So sit back and...

The 2001 Campus Life Christian Music Awards.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... In a vote with races even closer than November's presidential election, we've tallied your choices for your favorites in Christian music. In the Best Female Artist category, Rebecca St. James edged last year's champ, Jennifer Knapp, by a...

FAST TRAX.(Christian music personalities)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Meet a Real Action Figure! For hip-hop musician Knowdaverbs, faith is a verb. "I try to make sure I live out what I'm talking about in my songs," he says, which is why he titled his latest album The Action Figure (Gotee). "Lyrics...

Hot Release!(Review)
March 1, 2001... How do two teens follow up a smashing debut CD that ruled Christian radio charts for much of last year? How can you top that? Maybe you can't. But you sure try--by writing new songs that are at least as good musically and, hopefully more...

The Shady Side of Eminem.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Some of my friends listen to Eminem. They are starting to come to my church, and I really don't think his music can help their spiritual walk. What should I do? Are there Christian groups that sound anything like Eminem? --Sam i certainly...

Really Ridiculous Relays.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Somebody sabotaged the Mcpherson relay team by putting Super-Glue on their baton. Majorettes make lousy relay racers MARCY! WILL YOU KNOCK IT OFF AND HAND ME THE BATON! Andy's Super Deluxe Telescoping Baton gave his relay team an...

CHANGE the World.
March 1, 2001... That's what these students are doing. You can too. Campus Life talked to students in Wheaton, Illinois; Columbus, Georgia; and Upland, Indiana, about how they're reaching out to their communities and slowly changing the world. Read on, and...

When It's Hard to Believe.
March 1, 2001... Does God's silence mean he no longer cares? Author Philip Yancey talks about some of life's most difficult questions. Philip Yancey grew up with pain. Fatherless since he was a baby (his dad died when he was an infant), Philip spent his...

Confessions of an Obnoxious Christian.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... In my excitement to tell others about God, I didn't realize I'd been acting like a jerk. I stood on the stage thumping the strings of my bass guitar. My friend Bill rushed by with lighter fluid in his mouth. Bill stopped mid-stage, held...

WHO$E MONEY IS IT, ANYWAY?(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... How you handle your cash says a lot about what you value the most. Weve all heard the basics about how to handle money: give some to church, save some, spend wisely, avoid debt, follow budget, and so on. It's all part of "stewardship,"...

Goodbye, Granddad.
March 1, 2001... My granddad had Alzheimer's disease. The year I turned 12 he rapidly grew weak and disoriented, and before my 14th birthday I watched my grandmother lay flowers on his grave. He was pretty quiet even before he got sick, never really feeling...

20 Ways to Make People Laugh!(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... 1. Push a gumball down the sidewalk with your nose. 2. At your next pep rally, gargle (or belch) your school song. 3. The next time a sporting event gets boring, draw a tiny face on your little finger and let Mr. Pinky give a...

THERE'S A PARTY GOING ON!(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Why do Jesus and his angels rejoice over one repenting sinner? Can they see something we can't? Do they know something we don't? Absolutely. They know what heaven holds. They've seen the table, and they've heard the music, and they can't wait...

THE FARLEY ZONE.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Deserts that went back to the drawing board PEACHES AND LEECHES Short-lived cooking shows THE SEA SLUG: NATURE'S MACARONI AND CHEESE DINNER! In the days before microwaves THIS DISHWASHER POPCORN IS ALWAYS SOGGY!

Boy Wonder from Down Under.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Australia's Aaron Baddeley wants to be the best golfer the world has ever seen, and he's trusting God to take him there. Tiger Woods is on a fast track to becoming the greatest golfer of all time. But not if a certain 19-year-old from...

Love Someone I Can't Stand?(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Love your enemy? You can't even stand to sit next to her. Still, you know you're supposed to treat others as you would like to be treated. But how is that possible when she says mean things about you? In The Institutes of the Christian...

Scared to Ask Her Out.
March 1, 2001... Q I want a girlfriend. In fact, I have a particular girl in mind, but I don't have the guts to ask her out. This has always been a problem for me. I get nervous just thinking about it. I can't even bring myself to talk about it with my friends...

What do you think?(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Even though my boyfriend and I have been together for almost eight months, I find myself thinking about another guy constantly. People say this other guy likes me, and I admit that I like him. But I would never break up with my boyfriend. How...

2001 BIBLE COLLEGES.
March 1, 2001... WEST MULTNOMAH BIBLE COLLEGE "If It's Bible You Want, Then You Want Multnomah!" As a believer you know that the Word of God is "sharper than any two-edged sword." It applies to every part of life. At Multnomah, everyone receives a...

Strange World.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... RATS! It's Raining Rodents! You've heard the saying, "Raining cats and dogs." But raining mice?? That's just what's been happening lately in Palermo, Sicily, where the little critters are literally falling from the sky. ...

Longing for Love.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2001... Sometimes it seems like everyone I know is searching for true love. And I admit I wouldn't mind finding true love myself. Who can blame us? It feels great to have someone pay attention to you, care about you and hold you tenderly. But love and...