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Where’d They Go? – The High Octane Herald

The Bahrain Grand Prix is officially in the books — and while it wasn’t the most action-packed race from start to finish, it definitely delivered on the technical chaos.  Oscar Piastri (McLaren) took first place for the second time this season. George Russell...

Return of Monaco — The High Octane Herald

Sunday was the Japanese Grand Prix! The lead-up to this race was full of excitement, though there wasn't much action during the event itself.  This was Yuki Tsunoda’s (Red Bull) first race driving alongside Max Verstappen (Red Bull) at Red Bull. Red Bull performed...

The Red Bull Shuffle – The High Octane Herald

Ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix this Sunday, the higher-ups at Red Bull made a big decision. Helmut Marko and Christian Horner, two of the main people involved in this decision, moved Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull) from Visa CashApp Racing Bulls, their junior team, up to...

Shanghai Shenangians – The High-Octane Herald

The Shanghai Grand Prix has wrapped up! While it felt uneventful in the moment, some major post-race developments shook things up after the fact.  Oscar Piastri (McLaren) took his first-ever pole this weekend after a disappointing performance in Melbourne last week....

Opinions

Under the (Hard) Covers – Roadside Picnic

The Soviet sci-fi novel “Roadside Picnic,” written by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky and published in 1972, follows Redrick “Red” Schuhart. Following a brief visit from extraterrestrial forces — of whom were never seen, either as beings or their mode of transportation —...

Under the (Hard) Covers – The Count of Monte Cristo

“Classics are known as classics for a reason,” is an apt and true statement because I said it. Is it great when a classic stands up in the modern-day? Of course. Most of them are great and can make for a fun read when you’re looking for a break from your usual...

Under the (Hard) Covers – Dune: Messiah

Frank Herbert’s “Dune” revolutionized the sci-fi genre in the same way that J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy changed how audiences and authors engage with fantasy. Whether you like “Star Wars,” “Star Trek” or anything in between that’s star-related,...

Under the (Hard) Covers – Frankenstein

Do you know how some people’s parents compare their kids to other kids? Sometimes you might even catch yourself comparing your own accomplishments to others. It can be difficult to avoid the pitfall of assuming you’re falling behind when you see others your age doing...

Under the (Hard) Covers- Dorian Gray

Classics are known as classics for a reason; they’ve made their mark on the literary canon and continue to exist in the minds of many decades upon decades after their publication and heyday. It’s important to engage with them for the sake of understanding the...

Under the (Hard) Covers – The Road

Wow. Wow. Okay. Alright. Are you seeing this? Are you seeing this right now? No? Alright. Okay. Cool. Cool, cool. So I’m going to have to talk about this. We all need to be on the same page because Cormac McCarthy’s “The Road” is some peak reading material.  Following...

Under the (Hard) Covers – White Nights

If you’ve ever wanted to re-experience the strange heartbreak of your late adolescence and young adult years — the kind where you lose something you barely had in the first place — then Fyodor Dostoevsky’s White Nights is a perfect read for you!  The story itself...

Under the (Hard) Covers – Blood Meridian Review

My introduction to Cormac McCarthy was his 2006 novel The Road. McCarthy’s evocative story of a father and son surviving the apocalypse was a treat; I often recommend it to anyone with an interest in apocalyptic or horror genres. My time with McCarthy on the first...

“Call on Heaven” by Passion – Praise Him With Song

My review of this album will look a little different from past reviews because I had the privilege of attending the recording of it.  I attended the Passion 2024 Conference in January in Atlanta, Georgia. Passion Conference has...

“Honor & Glory” by Honor & Glory – Praise Him With Song

I’ll be honest; I am not consistently drawn to heavier rock music. However, I am very glad I came across the band Honor & Glory. The lead singer, Kevin Young, is more well-known than Honor & Glory, as he is also the lead singer of the more popular Christian...

News

Where’d They Go? – The High Octane Herald

The Bahrain Grand Prix is officially in the books — and while it wasn’t the most action-packed race from start to finish, it definitely delivered on the technical chaos.  Oscar Piastri (McLaren)...

Return of Monaco — The High Octane Herald

Sunday was the Japanese Grand Prix! The lead-up to this race was full of excitement, though there wasn't much action during the event itself.  This was Yuki Tsunoda’s (Red Bull) first race driving...

The Red Bull Shuffle – The High Octane Herald

Ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix this Sunday, the higher-ups at Red Bull made a big decision. Helmut Marko and Christian Horner, two of the main people involved in this decision, moved Yuki Tsunoda...

Shanghai Shenangians – The High-Octane Herald

The Shanghai Grand Prix has wrapped up! While it felt uneventful in the moment, some major post-race developments shook things up after the fact.  Oscar Piastri (McLaren) took his first-ever pole...

Racing in the Rain — The High-Octane Herald

What do you get when you mix intermittent rain, six retirements and a driver finally breaking Max Verstappen's (Red Bull) streak of leading the WDC? One of the most dramatic Australian Grands Prix...

Testing 1, 2, 3 – The High Octane Herald

The new season is fast approaching, and testing was well underway this past week in Bahrain. While F1 fans are usually excited for testing since it means the season is almost here, the 2025 testing...

F1 75: Same Cars or Facelifts? — The High Octane Herald

This past week, the F1 75 entertained Formula 1 and sports fans alike with a huge event in the O2. The event's main purpose was to show off the new liveries for the cars, but it also served as an...

Countdown to Launch – The High Octane Herald

This Tuesday, February 18th, the season officially starts. Well, the races don’t start quite yet, but we do get to see the new liveries and the rest of the official gear for the 2025 season. F1 75,...

Harrisburg Historical

Starting February 17, discovering Harrisburg’s rich history will be easier than ever. The new Harrisburg Historical website and mobile app bring the stories of the Capital Region’s people and places...

New Uniforms and Old Faces- The High Octane Herald

As the 2025 season quickly approaches, the Formula 1 teams are preparing their cars and uniforms for the first race in March. While none of the teams have revealed their liveries yet, some of the...

Student Life

Into the City – Washington, D.C.

On Sunday, April 6, the newest Into the City group left for Washington D.C. for a couple of days of fun, site visits and experiencing what it’s like to navigate a city. The students all had very different majors and life experiences, but all were able to enjoy the...

Acclamation Dance Ministry

Acclamation Dance Ministry (ADM) is Messiah University’s dance club that is completely led, run and organized by students.  Every semester, they hold a dance recital, and the Spring 2025 showcase will be held on March 29th at 7pm, and March 30th at 3pm, in Brubaker...

Spring Break Agapé Center Trips

This spring break, Messiah’s student-led missions hub, the Agapé Center, is organizing two service trips for students and faculty. Two groups of 12–15 students and faculty will partner with a different ministry, according to Emma Narber, graduate assistant for service...

Orlando Williams Profile

  (GRANTHAM, Pa.)– Orlando Williams walked through the Larsen Student Union, engaging in a phone call, as he suddenly saw me begin to pass him. Seeing his phone to his ear, my eyes swiftly met the ground as I did not want to disturb his conversation. As I walked...

Move-In 2024

(GRANTHAM, Pa.)– Excitement is high on campus as the new first-year class moves in, assisted by upperclassmen.   Current students who have moved onto campus early for leadership assist every year to help first years’ move-in experience run more smoothly, giving...

How Ethical Listening Can Shape the College Experience

Ethical listening is a vital skill to learn as we navigate our professional and personal lives both during and after college. According to Dr. Katie R. Place, a Public Relations professor at Quinnipiac University, dialogue is the foundation to becoming proficient in...

Serving up Success – Centerfield

Fresh off a spring break trip to Hilton Head, South Carolina, the Men’s Tennis team is poised to make waves during their competitive spring season. The team played in three matches over the course of the week, with wins over Roanoke and Mary Baldwin, and a loss to...

Messiah Mealtime – U Wraps

Snack Wraps. Only in America would fried chicken tenders, shredded cheese and a pinch of vegetables in a flour tortilla classify as a “snack”. Many a fast food restaurant has had a go at replicating these ergonomic grab-and-go wraps. McDonalds may lay claim to first...

Falcon Phenoms – Owen Hanzelman

Owen Hanzelman is a junior libero for the men’s volleyball team. You can catch him on the hardwood setting up his teammates with amazing digs and passes. He also sets his teammates up by being a positive influence at practice. You can always find Hanzelman chatting it...

Shoeless Joe: An Inside Look Into The Ever-Changing Cabaret

Keep your eyes open and your ears tuned in to the Department of Theatre and Dance’s Spring 2023 production of Shoeless Joe, which will be showing on Feb. 4 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 5 at 3 p.m. in the Grace Pollock Dance Studio.  Shoeless Joe is a musical cabaret directed by...

Culture

Man Wrongly Sentenced to Life Behind Bars – Christ Transforms His Life Forever

(GRANTHAM, Pa.)-- At the age of 17 years old, Gene McGuire found himself sentenced to life behind bars without parole for a crime he did not commit. But after 10 years McGuire met Christ and the rest of his prison sentence and life was forever changed.   On the night...

The Not So Obvious, Obvious Way of Making Red Sauce – Covered Bridge Cuisine

 I love spaghetti and this first article is an ode to my Italian heritage. I have been eating good Italian food since the very beginning, thanks to my nonna, and from her I’ve learned the key to making a savory red sauce that you’ll want to smother on pasta,...

“Honor & Glory” by Honor & Glory – Praise Him With Song

I’ll be honest; I am not consistently drawn to heavier rock music. However, I am very glad I came across the band Honor & Glory. The lead singer, Kevin Young, is more well-known than Honor & Glory, as he is also the lead singer of the more popular Christian...

Praise Him With Song Elevation Review

“Here as in Heaven” Elevation Worship Album Review   “Here as in Heaven” is the fifth live album from Elevation Worship. The band, which started as a worship team at Elevation Church based in Charlotte, North Carolina, still leads worship at Elevation Church in...

Praise Him With Song Casting Crowns Review

“Healer” by Casting Crowns Album Review   “Healer” is Casting Crowns’ ninth and most recent studio album. Casting Crowns was started by youth pastor Mark Hall as a youth group initiative at First Baptist Church in Florida. Today, it is one of the most popular...

A Review of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

In “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” the sequel to the critically acclaimed “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” we revisit Miles Morales on his journey of balancing his adolescent struggles with his occupation as Brooklyn’s one and only Spider-Man.    It...

The Experience Economy

This past summer was an extremely memorable one when it comes to movie releases and Internet trends. Hits such as “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” restored the box office to pre-pandemic numbers with the films grossing almost $1 billion in domestic revenue combined....

Praise Him With Song

“Hymn of Heaven” by Phil Wickham Album Review For my first column, I find it fitting to start with my favorite album of all time (or, at least, the one that currently holds this ranking, though it’s subject to frequent change since I love so many albums.)  “Hymn of...

How Ethical Listening Can Shape the College Experience

Ethical listening is a vital skill to learn as we navigate our professional and personal lives both during and after college. According to Dr. Katie R. Place, a Public Relations professor at Quinnipiac University, dialogue is the foundation to becoming proficient in...

Shoeless Joe: An Inside Look Into The Ever-Changing Cabaret

Keep your eyes open and your ears tuned in to the Department of Theatre and Dance’s Spring 2023 production of Shoeless Joe, which will be showing on Feb. 4 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 5 at 3 p.m. in the Grace Pollock Dance Studio.  Shoeless Joe is a musical cabaret directed by...