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Ian Tan Student Writer The tragedy that occurred this past August in Charlottesville, Virginia left the rest of the United States in a fresh state of horror, scarring the nation yet again. On Wednesday, September 13, student organizations collaborated to host a Charlottesville Town Hall Meeting and Prayer Vigil in …

Ian Tan Student Writer For many people in our generation, tattoos have always prompted a spark of curiosity and appreciation. Many tattoos project a message beyond the physical aesthetics of art transferred from mind onto skin. Some stories are easily discernible, others are more obscure. This week, I met with …

Tyler Jenkins Student Writer This week I sat down with first-year communication major, Kyra Bond, to talk about her tattoo and its significance for her faith. After taking a J-term class with Kyra, I’ve wanted to ask about her tattoo, as I had seen it around on social media beforehand. …

Tyler Jenkins Student Writer With tattoos being a hot topic on Messiah’s campus, there are so many people with different tattoos and different reasons why they got them. It’s always fun to hear new and refreshing stories behind tattoos, so this week I sat down with first-year nursing major Harlie …

Maddie Crocenzi Editor-in-Chief ISA/MuKappa hosted their annual International Banquet in Hitchcock from 5:30-8:30 p.m on Saturday night. Over 500 guests came out to celebrate the event, in which this year’s theme was “Around the World in One Night.” The program truly did take guests around the world through food, performances …

Maddie Crocenzi Editor-in-Chief With ISA/MuKappa’s International Banquet coming up this Saturday, The Pulse is profiling different international students and missionary kids all week. Read about Yokabed Jekale, an international student from Ethiopia and Danielle Chun, an international student from Malaysia. Name: Yokabed Wubishet Jekale Year: Senior Major: Biology International student from …

Ian Tan Student Writer With ISA/MuKappa’s International Banquet coming up this Saturday, The Pulse is profiling different international students and missionary kids all week. Read about Leah Robinson, an international student from the United Kingdom and a MK from Thailand. Name: Leah Robinson Year: Junior Major: English and Politics International student …

Maddie Crocenzi Editor-in-Chief With ISA/MuKappa’s International Banquet coming up this Saturday, The Pulse is profiling different international students and missionary kids all week. Read about Sandra Snozzi, an international student and TCK who lived in five different countries. Name: Sandra Snozzi Year: Junior Major: Engineering International student I am an …

Tyler Jenkins Student Writer Tattoos can easily display a variety of subjects, but also display a variety of thoughts and perspectives of a person and their choice of tattoo. The versatility of a tattoo seems to compliment the consistent narrative of the personal meaning of a tattoo as one grows …

Tyler Jenkins Student Writer It’s interesting to see how tattoos can change meanings as people grow up. The initial meaning of a tattoo can change as time goes on, yet it can still hold great significance and relevance. This week I sat down with junior theatre major, Elena Rossetto, to …