Campus Life articles from September 2005

Campus Life archives from September 2005

No longer strangers.(SPEAK UP: your letters and e-mails)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2005... "My Grandpa... the Stranger" (June/July) was awesome. It makes me want to spend more time getting to know my family members who I see everyday, yet hardly know. This story really touched my heart. Awesome job! Maggie The timing of...

I get teased.(SPEAK UP: your letters and e-mails)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2005... I'm pretty short, like the person who wrote the letter in "I Hate Being Teased" (June/July). Most of my friends are taller than me. Sometimes teasing makes me sad. Thanks to your article, now I will always remember that my height doesn't make...

So alone.(SPEAK UP: your letters and e-mails)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2005... It's amazing how much my life is like "I Felt So Lonely," the article about musician Charity Von (June/July). My longtime boyfriend moved away. My best friend will move soon too. I've also grown apart from a lot of my other friends lately. I...

There's hope!(SPEAK UP: your letters and e-mails)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2005... Jarrett Stevens' article "Bad Girl" (June/July) really sparked something in me. When I was 14, I led a life similar to Gomer's. I didn't actually sleep with guys, but I did enough to hurt God and myself. Then, at 16, I took the True Love Waits...

Spotlight on Patricia.
September 1, 2005... Congratulations to Patricia Perez. 15, of Florida for winning an iPod and three CDs from band Sanctus Real. Patricia won a this cool stuff in our March/April crossword puzzle contest. When Patricia found out she won, her first response was....

Unlikely hero.(STRANGE VERSES: outrageous stories from the Old Testament)
September 1, 2005... When I was a kid, my friends and I loved to pretend we were superheroes. This involved running as fast as we could with our arms out in front of us, hanging upside down from the monkey bars and jumping off the swings at the highest possible...

Don't let me forget.(PRESS PAUSE: a quick stop for building your faith)
September 1, 2005... While reading the Bible a few years ago, I came across a verse that changed me in a deep way. It caused me not only to know but to feel God's love for the first time in my life. I couldn't recall seeing that verse before, but there it was,...

Is it wrong to change churches?(WHAT'S WITH MY FAITH?)(Column)
September 1, 2005... q: I've been going to the same church all my life. Last Sunday I visited a new church with an awesome focus on youth. I liked it so much, I want to join the church. I think being there would help me grow in Christ, but I feel like I'm betraying...

Do I pray to Jesus or God?(WHAT'S WITH MY FAITH?)(Brief Article)(Column)
September 1, 2005... q: I am a little confused about Jesus. I know he was God and a man. But now that he is back in heaven, is he still God? Who should I pray to, Jesus of God? I am afraid I may be saying the wrong things in prayer. a: One of the hardest...

His parents hate his faith.(WHAT'S WITH MY FAITH?)(Brief Article)(Column)
September 1, 2005... q: My friend is a new Christian and he's facing major objections from his parents. His mom even threw away his Bible study book. How can I help him? He knows he is to obey his parents, but even about this? a: friend is not in an easy...

Free the puppets.(REFLECTIONS)(true freedom to live life)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Sometimes I feel like a puppet pulled over somebody's hand. The words I speak are not my own, and I cannot move without feeling like I'm being scooted across a puppet stage. I long to be a fully liberated puppet with true freedom to live my...

E.T. poem home.(BRAIN SNAX)(Swedish poets record work and trnsmit it into space)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... When you write a short story, a poem or an English paper you probably let your friends, teachers or parents read it. But do you ever think that space aliens might want to take a peek? No, probably not. But some Swedish poets have. These poets...

Hoofin' it to school.(BRAIN SNAX)(Saje Beard rides mule to school)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Ever get frustrated with riding the noisy, bumpy, dirty school bus everyday? You should talk to Saje Beard from North Dakota. She never rides the bus. Instead, she makes the half-hour trip to school on her mule. That's right, her mule. Saje has...

The clock is running ... or rolling.(BRAIN SNAX)(Clocky, a wheeled alarm clock)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have invented a wheeled alarm clock to make it easier for you to get out of bed and get to school. Either that, or just drive you crazy. The contraption, called Clocky, stops sleepers...

A fairly fragrant phone?(BRAIN SNAX)(biodegradable mobile phone )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Having problems with your phone sprouting sunflowers? You might soon. British scientists have designed a biodegradable mobile phone cover that breaks down in soil and sprouts a flower from a seed contained inside. The environment-friendly...

He made fun of my faith.(FRIEND 2 FRIEND: how i shared my faith)
September 1, 2005... I sat at my desk doodling mindlessly, trying to relax after finishing a history exam. As I scribbled away, Brandon * walked past me and gave the teacher his completed exam. On the way back to his seat, he grabbed my Bible off the corner of my...

Prayer list.(NOTE THIS)
September 1, 2005... * pray about my test on Friday * pray for my best friend * pray for my family * pray for someone I don't like

Cool reads.(NOTE THIS)(Monster)(Don't Buy the Lie)(The Screwtape Letters)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
September 1, 2005... In the newest Frank Peretti novel, Monster (WestBow Press), policeman Reed Shelton and his wife, Beck, head to Idaho's wilderness for a camping-skills survival week-end. The first people to arrive, Reed and Beck find a trashed cabin and a...

Five life-changing choices.(NOTE THIS)
September 1, 2005... 1. misery or joy 2. bitterness or forgiveness 3. dishonesty or honesty 4. hate or love 5. hopelessness or hope

6 ways to make people laugh.(NOTE THIS)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... 1. In the middle of a speech, say "Bah dap-a-dap" and jut your head out each time you say it. 2. Start the wave in the school hallway. 3. Slide down the stairs on the seat of your pants. 4. Act like you're surfing on an escalator....

Burned out.(MY LIFE IN YOUTH GROUP)
September 1, 2005... On Sunday morning, slumped down on the couch in our youth room, crossed my arms and sighed heavily. Saturday had been a nonstop study marathon and I hadn't gone to bed until after midnight. I'd spent seven hours at three different libraries...

Mini mart.(ZED)(Cartoon)
September 1, 2005... HELLO KIND SIR, I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE THESE CHIPS AND POP AND-- YIKES!! SLEAZY MAGAZINES!! CLOSE YOUR EYES, CLARK! OOPS, I CAN'T SEEM TO FIND MY WALLET WITH MY EYES CLOSED LIKE THIS! BUT WHAT DO YOU KNOW--I CAN FIND THE...

Didn't God care?(MY STORY: how Christ changed my life)
September 1, 2005... "I have some bad news," Andrea said softly. "My dad's getting transferred." "You're moving?" I asked, stunned. "Where?" Tears fell down Andrea's cheeks. "To Texas," she said between deep sighs. "It's a thousand miles away." I...

Living for Christ among Muslims.(UPCLOSE)
September 1, 2005... transferring to a Muslim school: Science and math aren't Wa'el Khoury's best subjects. Instead, this senior likes to write and wants to go into journalism. So, he and his parents decided that he needed to transfer from his private Christian...

Bullied.(MY LIFE AS A STUDENT)
September 1, 2005... My stomach twisted into knots when I rounded the corner and spotted Nathan * and Rob standing in front of my locker. I had prayed this wouldn't happen, but for the sixth day in a row, there they were--waiting to make fun of me. I...

No one cares about anything.(WHAT'S WITH MY LIFE?)(how to make a difference in the face of bullying and vandalism)(Brief Article)(Column)
September 1, 2005... q: No one at my school seems to care about anything or anyone. There are fights, destruction of property, and just general disrespect everywhere. When I see stuff like bullying or vandalism, I feel I have to keep my mouth shut or they'll turn...

My friend won't eat.(WHAT'S WITH MY LIFE?)
September 1, 2005... q: I think my friend has an eating disorder. For a few months, she's avoided eating out with us, and at school she always says she's full. I haven't seen her actually eat in a long time. She exercises constantly and often talks about how gross...

Are body piercings OK?(WHAT'S WITH MY LIFE)(Brief Article)(Column)
September 1, 2005... God's guidance, you can help your friend find hope and healing from this hurtful disorder. q: I know some really on-fire believers with body and face piercings. I just want to make sure it's OK before I no ahead with it. a: I also...

Dordt College.(College Bound: Your Advertising Directory for Christian Schools)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Take your place in God's world. Dordt College combines strong academics with a solid Christian perspective to help you succeed as a Christian in the health care profession. You can pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Science, or...

Bryan College.(College Bound: Your Advertising Directory for Christian Schools)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Christ Above All Bryan's motto, "Christ Above All," clarifies our priorities as a Christian liberal arts college. This is a lofty goal, but one that fits perfectly with the biblical worldview focus of our curriculum. Bryan students,...

Messiah College.(College Bound: Your Advertising Directory for Christian Schools)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Higher Education. Higher Calling. At Messiah College, you'll join more than 2,900 students from around the globe who are pursuing a rigorously academic Christian education. * Follow your intellectual passions. It's easy with Messiah's...

Trinity Christian College.(College Bound: Your Advertising Directory for Christian Schools)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Trinity Christian College offers definite advantages to students preparing for careers in health sciences, including a strong liberal arts background, small classes, friendly and professional faculty, a distinctively Christian approach, and the...

We recommend Christian alternatives.(POSTER)(Illustration)
September 1, 2005... we recommend Christian alternatives ROCK/POP The Afters Vertical Horizon, catchy light rock I Wish We Ryan Cabrera, focused on Could All Win Travis, Guster, love--for...

What worship isn't.(MUSIC)(singer Todd Agnew discovers worship doesn't have anything to do with music)
September 1, 2005... bored in worship: Todd Agnew stood in the pew, pulled out a hymnal and joined the congregation in singing the first, second and fourth stanzas of the same hymn they sang every week. It meant nothing to him. This old song didn't seem to have...

Natalie Grant: "I saw a world of horror and hope".(MUSIC)(Christian singer starts Home Foundation to raise money to help one country every year)
September 1, 2005... human trafficking: Christian singer Natalie Grant was walking down a dark and filthy street in Mumbai, India, when she looked up to a second-story window to see a young girl, about 10, locked in a cage. Natalie's guide told her it's fairly...

Mission trip memories.(MUSIC)(World Vision visit to Mexico City)
September 1, 2005... Still thinking about that great summer missions trip? So are the members of Jump5. They went to Mexico City for five days with World Vision to visit kids supported by child sponsorship donors. Brandon, Brittany, Chris and Lesley spent time...

Highway to hell?(TV, MUSIC & MORE)
September 1, 2005... q: I love classic rock. I listen to stuff like AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd, but my dad doesn't like me listening to some old rock albums. I think old rock is much cleaner and safer than current mainstream music, but...

Ok to sneak into r-rated movies?(TV, MUSIC & MORE)
September 1, 2005... q: My favorite films are those with deeper meanings. A lot of the films I find like this are R-rated. Since I'm 17, I can see these movies. The problem is that my girlfriend is 16. I want to see these movies with her so we can talk about them....

Making sense of revenge.(TV, MUSIC & MORE)(action movies and thrillers)(Brief Article)(Column)
September 1, 2005... q: I've noticed a lot of action movies and thrillers are about getting back at somebody. Why is that? How can I think through what movies say about revenge? a: As people made in the image of God, we come hard-wired with a desire for...

Entertaining faith: mainstream music, movies and TV can gives us a chance to share our faith. How? Read on.
September 1, 2005... lost Think through some of the show's mysteries: Is this really just a normal island? If not, what is it? Why are these castaways there? What's in the hatch? What is the monster in the forest? Ask these questions to friends who watch Lost,...

Message boards.(skateboards)(Brief article)
September 1, 2005... Words of faith show up in all kinds of places--on clothes, on posters, and, if you're skater, maybe even on your board. Here are some of our favorite decks from Christian skateboard companies: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] where to get the...

MTV: the good, the bam, and the ugly.
September 1, 2005... Whether I'm trying to find something good among dozens of TV stations of I'm just bored during commercial breaks, I surf over to channel 37. It's like my default channel-surfing stop. I guess I figure that no matter what time of day it is,...

Friendship interrupted: after a long summer, James' friends seemed like strangers.(Fictional Work)
September 1, 2005... Honk, honk! Pete's horn told James it was time to head to school for the first day of his senior year. He shoved his Bible into his backpack and zipped it up, tugging on the handcrafted zipper-pull a kid had made for him at the Christian camp...

I took on too much: why couldn't I find time for God in my schedule.
September 1, 2005... I slammed my fist on the beeping alarm clock and strained to focus on the bright red numbers. It was 5:30. I hadn't slept even six hours. I moaned and flopped back down on my pillow, squeezing my eyes shut. As I lay there, I remembered my...

Starving to be perfect: I decided to do whatever it took to lose weight.(true story)
September 1, 2005... I was tuning my guitar for youth group worship when my friend Sarah ran up excitedly. "Hey, Josh," she said. "I got my roll of pictures from our retreat developed. I thought you'd like to have this one because it's of you playing music." I...

What kind of friend are you?(CAMPUS LIFE QUIZ)
September 1, 2005... The best kinds of friends are the ones you can trust and depend on--and the ones who are read with a listening ear or a hand to help when you need it. Of course, a big part of having good friends is being a good friend. How do your friendship...

I'm afraid she'll reject me.(LOVE, SEX & REAL LIFE)(Brief Article)(Column)
September 1, 2005... q: Girls don't seem to like me or want to go out with me. I don't know why, because I'm really a good guy. There's a girl I like in my youth group, but I'm afraid she might reject me, too. Should I ask her out? a: Even though most of us...

How can I keep God first?(LOVE, SEX & REAL LIFE)(fear of losing touch with God when falling in love)(Brief Article)(Column)
September 1, 2005... q: Whenever I love someone, or even like them a lot, I start to feel a little guilty and uncomfortable. I feel like I've put God in a lower position, or replaced him with a human being. How can I keep my love for God alive when I fall in love...

Is it ok to date for fun?(LOVE, SEX & REAL LIFE)(Brief Article)(Column)
September 1, 2005... q: One of my Christian friends believes people shouldn't date until they're ready to get married. She thinks you should only date "the right one." Personally, I like dating. Is it OK to date just for fun? a: Before I give you my opinion, I...

Web directory.(Directory)
September 1, 2005... Using the Web is an easy way to save you time, save you money, and put you in the know. Look here for addresses. COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Alaska Bible Goshen College (IN) Nyack College (NY) College (AK) ...

Drop the mask ... you just don't need it anymore.(PICTURE THIS)(Bible quotes about the self)
September 1, 2005... >> "Put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life... and put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness." Ephesians 4:22-24, ESV >> "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a...