Campus Life articles from September 2004

Campus Life archives from September 2004

Create-a-cover contest winner.(garbage into a work of art)(Elisabeth Preble)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Our cover contest winner, Elisabeth Preble, was bored during a teacher's lecture. So she started sticking gum wrappers to one of her notebooks. In a few weeks. she had the notebook covered, but didn't know what else to put on it. Then,...

Why was I at this party?(my life as a student)(drinking party)
September 1, 2004... I stepped into Katie's * house and felt uneasy almost immediately. As I gazed through the thick cigarette smoke that swirled around me, I realized I only recognized a few people at my friend's "Back to School Bash." It was obvious her parents...

Do you have a dirty mind?(Press pause: a quick stop for building your faith)
September 1, 2004... Jesus said: "What people say with their mouths comes from the way they think; these are the things that make people unclean" (Matthew 15:18, NCV). why'd he say that? Jesus' disciples had been ignoring important religious traditions, like...

No time for God.(My story: how Christ changed my life)
September 1, 2004... Sweaty and exhausted after hockey practice, I dropped onto a bench in the locker room. As I yanked off my skates, I listened to a teammate spread the latest gossip. "Can you believe she hooked up with him? What does he see in her,...

Zed.
September 1, 2004... HURRY UP ZED, OR WE'LL BE LATE FOR THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ZED?! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ZED, WHAT ARE YOU DOING UNDER THERE? GO AWAY CLARK. I'M NOT GOING TO SCHOOL THIS YEAR. [ILLUSTRATION...

Drenched.(reflections)(Poem)
September 1, 2004... drenched If you want to get warm You must stand near a fire If you want to be wet you must get into the water. If you want joy, power, peace, eternal life, you must get close to, Or even into the thing that...

New librarian needs oilin'.(brain snax)(robots in library)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Don't look now, but your school librarians may be robots. Well no, the people checking out your books probably don't have computer chips. And--as cool as it would be there are no R2-D2s or terminators wandering the book shelves. But robots...

Flop, drop & ... roll?(brain snax)(fire investigation at Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran School)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... On a Saturday afternoon in Eagan, Minnesota, the fire alarms at Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran School went off. Firefighters rushed to the school... but there was no fire. Instead, all they found was a little smoke, some glowing embers and a fish...

Weird little brother tricks.(brain snax)(Tim Johnson's spoon balancing trick)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Like any older sibling, Morgan Johnson, 17, can get really annoyed by her little brother Tim. But one of his habits that most annoys her could get him in the Guinness Book of World Records. Bored in a restaurant one night, Tim, 11,...

The more you eat ... the smarter you feel.(brain snax)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Tough test coming up? Eat a big breakfast of "twining herbs of the genus Phaseolus." That's dictionary-speak for, well, beans. That's right, beans. Health researchers at an Irish university found students, especially girls, do better on...

Is the Bible all true?(what's with: my faith?)
September 1, 2004... (q:) I believe the Bible is God's Word, but there's a lot of stuff I can't understand--like people who live to be 600 years old. Is it all true? (a:) The Bible is to be read, memorized, lived by and loved by Christians. But this doesn't...

Why do we need baptism?(what's with: my faith?)
September 1, 2004... (q:) why do we need baptism? (a:) Does Christian have to be baptized to be saved? (a:) You ask an exceptional theological question. I'll try to give some basic answers. But your pastor can best explain how your church interprets...

Am i giving enough?(what's with: my faith?)
September 1, 2004... (q:) I believe in tithing and give as much as I can to special offerings. But if I wear new shoes or clothes, some people complain I should've donated the money instead. They make me feel like I'm not expressing my faith well enough. What...

Emily Chapman: a heart for adoption.(upclose)
September 1, 2004... Long after Emily Chapman traveled to Haiti with her junior high youth group, she couldn't forget the poverty and despair she'd seen there. Seeing the children and the awful conditions they lived in really tugged at her heart. Although...

The guidebook for witnessing.(Friend 2 friend: how to share your faith)(Column)
September 1, 2004... Spending time alone is one of the best things you can do to reach your friends for Christ. Sound surprising? Not when you realize that when you spend time alone each day to read your Bible you're better equipped to help your friends become...

Was I ready to lead?(teamwork)
September 1, 2004... "I was blindfolded in the middle of a forest and being carried 4 feet in the air by people I didn't really know: I felt helpless. Actually, I'd felt helpless a lot lately. I was in sixth grade and on only my second retreat with my church's...

I'm being harassed.(what's with my life?)
September 1, 2004... q: There's a group of girls at school who are very snobby and critical of me. They often talk about me but now they've started teasing me and publicly humiliating me. Can you help me deal with this harassment? a: Let me tell you about...

He's a liar!(what's with my life?)
September 1, 2004... q: I just realized best friend has been lying to me for a long time about even the smallest stuff. Should I call him on his lies? a: I would immediately talk to him. The problem isn't just that he's telling you lies. There's possibly a...

Should I sneak out?(what's with my life?)
September 1, 2004... q: My friends are very important to me but my parents won't let me go to the magi, movies, the fair or even sleepovers. I'm extremely angry. They don't waist bad things to happens, but I'm 15! I'm actually thinking about sneaking out. Am I...

Playing it too safe: do you like trying new things? Do you like to live out loud and be bold? Or do you prefer to play it safe? Take this quiz to find out.(campus life quiz)
September 1, 2004... (1) You're mountain biking with your friends when the trail turns into a mile-long, 45-degree decline. When your friends begin the long, fast coast, you: A. Hop off and walk your bike down the steep hill. B. Follow them slowly, with...

Should I junk punk'd?(TV, music & more)
September 1, 2004... q: I think the MTV show Punk'd is awesome! I love watching Ashton Kutcher do all those practical jokes. Anything wrong with watching this show? a: I'll admit it: Some of Kutcher's gags are funny. Punk'd uses hidden cameras to catch the...

What's with Mandy?(TV, music & more)
September 1, 2004... a: I'm a big fan of Mandy Moore's music and A Walk to Remember. I always thought she was a Christian, but now I wonder. What's the deal with Mandy? (a:) It's rarely a good idea to hold strong hopes that famous people will act the way we...

To burn or not to burn?(TV, music & more)
September 1, 2004... q: My friends and I like to share music. Is it wrong to burn CDs of download music for free online? And if burning whole CDs is stealing, what about making mix CDs (with a bunch of favorite songs) for friends. a: I'm no lawyer or expert...

Star wars original trilogy.(entertaining faith)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... You pick up the new Star Wars DVD set and sit down with friends for a movie marathon of the classic trilogy. While watching this terrific saga about good versus evil, you could tell your friends: "While all the furry suits and rubber...

The Simpsons.(entertaining faith)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... If your non-Christian friends are into The Simpsons, here's an episode that could start a great discussion: "Homer the Heretic" (on the season four DVD set). In this episode, Homer asks: "Why do we have to go to church? Isn't God everywhere?"...

Good Charlotte.(entertaining faith)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Let's say you're hanging with a friend who's a big Good Charlotte fan. Maybe you're listening to the band's song "Hold On" or watching the video. Both open doors for discussion, especially if your friend is wrestling with depression or talks...

I felt like a loser.(music)
September 1, 2004... not keeping up: Fans know Mark Hall as the talented lead singer for worship band Casting Crowns. But he wasn't always the confident performer you see on stage. In fact, Mark spent years feeling like one of life's big losers. He traces those...

What's new, stacie?(music)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Ask Stacie Orrico "What's happening?" and she might answer: "Everything!" The past two years have been full of mega-changes for this Christian pop diva--like being all over TV and magazines, releasing a hot-selling album and touring like...

Christian alternatives.(We recommend)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... SOUNDS LIKE Christian Alternatives to Foo Fighters > Fighting Jacks fightingiacks.com > Johnny Q. Public christianbook.com > Sky Harbor skyharborband.com > Longday longdaymusic.com Christian Alternatives to Avril...

I hated being home.(music)
September 1, 2004... painful loss: When singer John Cooper of hard rock band Skillet was a freshman in high school, his mother died of cancer. Less than three months later, his dad remarried. "From then on, my dad and I fought constantly," he says. "I don't...

What's your statement?(A Campus Life Contest)
September 1, 2004... WIN A $200 SHOPPING SPREE! Sure, you've done all your back-to-back shopping, but you can always use more cool clothes, right? That's what we thought. One Grand Prize Winner will get a $100 gift certificate to each of two websites:...

Fashion statements.
September 1, 2004... We see lots of messages every day. They're in ads, on billboards and, yes, even on T-shirts. They proclaim our favorite bands or brand of clothing. Sometimes, T-shirts tell jokes or reflect an attitude like "No Fear" or "Party Forever." What...

Broken: it was all about me until one tackle changed everything.(Column)
September 1, 2004... The ball flipped end over end across the dark sky. I lost sight of it in the bright stadium lights for a minute and stepped forward to get a better view. The crowd cheered and yelled like crazy. I pivoted slightly, positioning myself to catch...

Hey man, I'm worried about you ... sometimes you just have to say what's really on your heart.
September 1, 2004... Hey Jared, Thought I'd shoot you an e-mail about some stuff I've wanted to say for a long time, but I hadn't figured out how to say it. Please read to the end before deleting, OK? It might be kinda dorky to mention it, but I was...

Lights, camera, God: can you believe in the God you see on screen?(Column)
September 1, 2004... The movie ended, The credits rolled. No one moved from their seats. The Passion of the Christ was realistic, violent and moving. My friends and I felt like we'd just witnessed Jesus' actual crucifixion. I prayed silently and thought about who...

Can you hear me now?(knowing God)
September 1, 2004... GOD DOESN'T ALWAYS SHOUT TO GET YOUR ATTENTION When a friend calls you, how do you know it isn't just a prank caller? How do you know it's not your mother, father, brother, teacher or neighbor? You know because you know your friend. By...

Should we stay together?(love, sex, & real life)
September 1, 2004... q: My girlfriend and I have been dating for almost a year now. But I've met another girl I think I'm starting to fall for. My girlfriend is a great person, but now I'm wondering if we should be together. I'm afraid that maybe I'm still with...

Can we be friends again?(love, sex, & real life)
September 1, 2004... q: I really thought I was in love with my best friend. I've liked her for a while now, but I was too shy to tell her. I decided to take a risk and tell her how I feel, and it ruined everything. Now I feel like I've last my best friend because...

Attracted to youth pastors.(love, sex, & real life)
September 1, 2004... q: I'm little worded about something I've noticed lately: I keep having crushes on youth pastors, and I wonder if something's wrong with me. Once, I was even asked to leave my church because I liked my youth pastor, but he was married and...

She's a different race.(love, sex, & real life)
September 1, 2004... q: I've been dating of a different race, and my parents don't agree with it. In fact, they don't know we're still together. We've been dating for a couple of months, and I really like her a lot. I think I love her, and she always tells me she...

Expecting too much?(love, sex, & real life)
September 1, 2004... q: My boyfriend and I have been together for almost three years, and we really care about each other. When our anniversary comes up, I'd like him to give me a promise ring. He says he doesn't want to spend a lot of money, but I told him for...

Confused by past abuse.(love, sex, & real life)
September 1, 2004... q: I was sexually abused when I was a little girl. Now I'm really having trouble figuring out what kind of physical affection is appropriate. Whenever I date someone, I don't know what's right and wrong. What's godly? Is it OK to kiss...

Health sciences.(Special Advertising Section)
September 1, 2004... Perhaps you've thought about a career in the health sciences. Maybe you've thought about becoming a doctor or a nurse. Or perhaps you're interested in medical technology, dentistry, or pharmacology. Or what about physical therapy, dietetics,...

Web directory.(Special Advertising Section)(Brief Article)(Directory)
September 1, 2004... Short on budget? Not enough time? How can you possibly make the best decision about which college to attend if you don't have the time or money to visit each one? Using the Web is an easy way to save you time, save you money, and...

Back to school prayers.
September 1, 2004... God, I'm going to be real honest. I don't want to go back to school. But I really do want to start the year right. So help me to change my not-so-great attitude. Father, I want you to be right beside me at school this year, almost like...