40th Annual Canoe-A-Thon

Bree Whitelock Online Editor Recognized as the “most epic canoe-a-thon” yet, 45 Messiah students, parents and trip leaders embarked on a 20-mile journey down the yellow breeches this past Saturday. “The Canoe-a-thon is an annual event that involves a 20 mile-long...

Oregon School Shooting Sparks Further Gun Control Talk

Alyssa Burd Student Writer Yet another tragic school shooting occurred on October 1st, 2015 at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon. Nine individuals between the ages of 18 and 67 were shot and killed and at least ten others were injured and hospitalized....

Royce Morris Speaks at Black Student Union Event

Kelly Webber Student Writer This past Thursday, Attorney Royce Morris addressed the topic of race at the Black Student Union event “I Don’t Mean to Be Racist But… Don’t All Lives Matter?” Morris, an accomplished attorney dubbed “Pennsylvania Super Lawyer”...

Pope Francis’ U.S Trip

Brooke Pompeo Student Writer The media has been buzzing ever since the Italian plane arrived in D.C. on Tuesday. Every news channel, website, and social media account has been following Pope Francis this week as he makes a historic visit to the United States. The...

President Obama Appoints Changes to FAFSA

Sarah Henry Student Writer In a recent attempt to recognize college selection as nourishment for the mind that lasts a lifetime, President Obama has set plans through FAFSA to help pave the way toward a quality and cost-effective college experience. To emphasize the...

Sollenberger Sports Complex Remodel

Aimee Stehman Student Writer It’s no secret Messiah is up to something big, given the blocked sidewalks, numerous detours and bright, yellow colored hard hats around campus. There’s an upside to all of this construction work – Messiah’s campus will soon be the...