Tag Archives: Ian Tan

November, 2017

• 14 November

  Tattoo Tuesdays: Kaci Lehman

  

  Ian Tan Student Writer Tattoos have long been emphasized as communicative mediums, but they are all the more special when they are used to reveal a person’s passions, values, connections with people—anything that contributes to their identity. This week, I met with sophomore music (business) major Kaci Lehman, whose tattoos …

October, 2017

• 31 October

  Tattoo Tuesdays: Amber Paxton

  

  Ian Tan Student Writer Tattoos have always seemed to provide a platform of curiosity and conversation, where people can learn about each other over the narratives tattoos symbolize. This week, I had the chance to speak with Amber Paxton, a sophomore Education Cert major, who got a tattoo symbolizing her …
• 24 October

  2017 Homecoming Dance to be held this Sunday

  

  Ian Tan Student Writer Homecoming weekend has been one of Messiah’s greatest legacies. A significant portion of this nostalgia-inducing custom is the Homecoming Dance, a fancier version of most SAB dances, complete with themes, formal dress and elaborate decorations. SAB Dance Executive Jenny Woolley explains this year’s theme and details. …
• 10 October

  Tattoo Tuesdays: Jordan Munoz

  

  Ian Tan Student Writer For many, the decision to get a tattoo is heavily influenced by parental approval. Some bold people shrug and get one anyway, choosing to brace themselves for the storm, while others may wait until they are living independently. This week, I sat down with sophomore art …

September, 2017

• 26 September

  Tattoo Tuesdays: Toby Doyle

  

  Ian Tan Student Writer “Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the Lord,” Leviticus 19:28 (NIV). Last week, I raised the topic of Christian controversy over tattoos. Though this day and age seems to have more people who are open to …
• 19 September

  Tattoo Tuesdays: Sarah Fe Harris

  

  Ian Tan Student Writer “Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the Lord,” Leviticus 19:28 (NIV). For a long time throughout history, many Christian cultures have regarded tattoos as a subject of controversy, pointing reference toward the above rather straightforward Bible …
• 17 September

  Students host Charlottesville Town Hall Meeting and Prayer Vigil

  

  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 …
• 12 September

  Tattoo Tuesdays: Jake Stanaford

  

  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 …

April, 2017

• 6 April

  International Humans of Messiah: Leah Robinson

  

  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 …

March, 2017

• 24 March

  Humans of Messiah: What did you do over Spring Break?

  

  Ian Tan Student Writer Spring break is a much needed period of the semester for many students, especially after midterms. Some head home and spend time with their families, others go on service trips and help with ministries, and some simply try to catch up on sleep and other fun …