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Maddie Conley Online Editor Two Saturdays ago the world thought it was getting another fun, easy-going song from Donald Glover’s alter-ego Childish Gambino. Instead, it got something it needed far more. This is America demands attention and deeper reflection from fans and even those who are new to Glover’s music. …

Stephanie Bricker Student Writer Some people find the inspiration for their first tattoo on Pinterest or by thinking of an idea and pondering it for a week, a month or even a year. But sophomore accounting major Courtney Catlin was inspired for her first tattoo in the middle of Walmart …

Stephanie Bricker Student Writer “A way to permanently honor someone who was only temporarily in my life.” That’s how Taylor Forbes, who is majoring in human development and family science with a minor in multicultural family studies, describes her memorial tattoo. Who exactly is the tattoo in memory of? Keep …

Raquelle Gonzalez Student Writer As college students, we have the world and freedom in the palm of our hands. The drive to see the world with our friends, and create intangible life experiences is at the core of things we want to do. If only travel was free, am I …

Natalie Vermeulen Student Writer Name: Tyler McFeaters Year: Junior Major: Environmental Science Get to know Tyler, a junior at Messiah who’s passionate about track and environmental science. Find him running the 1500 or doing research on the aquaponics system in the greenhouse—either way, he’ll be having fun and using his …

Stephanie Bricker Student Writer Whether it’s a spontaneous choice or a long-pondered, careful decision, tattoos are forever. Julie Pearl is a sophomore education major with a dual certification in elementary education and special education with a minor in TESOL. She also has a tattoo that was a whole year in …

Zoë Lehmann Student Writer After 21 years of teaching here at Messiah, Dr. Michael Cosby is retiring. Though he is the author of your Encountering the Bible textbook, Dr. Cosby did not always see himself becoming a Bible professor with two degrees and a Ph.D. “I grew up in a …

Stephanie Bricker Student Writer Senior public relations major Kenedy Kieffer’s experiences in life have impacted her so much that they’ve become artwork. Her tattoos represent what she has learned and the way she hopes to live her life. How many tattoos do you have and what are they? I have …

Stephanie Bricker Student Writer New ink alert! This week’s Tattoo Tuesdays artwork is only a couple days old! Sophomore Lydia Harris just got inked for the first time with a simple, but meaningful message on her forearm. Keep reading to check it out! What does your tattoo mean to you? …

Maddie Conley Online Editor Opinion A group of middle school girls sits around a table serious and straight-faced. This is an uncommon occurrence. Being a leader at my church’s youth group, I have the privilege of meeting with a group of young girls every Sunday night to talk about life. …