by Kaitlin Merlino | Aug 29, 2020 | COVID-19, Student Life
“I prayerfully and hopefully declare the 2020-2021 academic year at Messiah University to be officially open.” With these words, Messiah University President Kim Phipps commenced another year’s studies beginning on August 25th. The title of “university” is not...
by Kaitlin Merlino | Aug 21, 2020 | COVID-19, Culture
Sometimes it’s hard to have faith. It is the definition of “easier said than done.” We cannot physically see it. It cannot be confined to a singular human feeling. Not even one path is correct for all those of faith. At Messiah, we profess that each one of us is...
by Kaitlin Merlino | Jul 16, 2020 | COVID-19, News
“Messiah is all about community. It’s who we are.” As president of the newly minted Messiah University, Kim Phipps upholds this firm reminder of the importance of community in the university’s sphere. Since announcing the university’s reopening in August, Messiah’s...
by Kaitlin Merlino | Jun 21, 2020 | Culture, Events
Being stuck at home leaves a lot of time for reflection—and cleaning. Recently, my brother and I were sifting through our old bookcases, stacking two piles: books to donate and books to keep. The latter group soon began teetering under the weight of paperbacks, while...
