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by | Sep 17, 2024 |

With the upcoming release of Brad Pitt's F1 film, the sport continues to grow in popularity and intrigue with new and old fans alike. This week’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix was no exception. As a new (but avid) fan, this was definitely a weekend to remember.  Oliver...

Culture

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

by | April 26, 2024 | Culture | 0 Comments

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

by | April 23, 2024 | Culture, Food | 0 Comments

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

by | March 1, 2024 | Culture, Opinions | 0 Comments

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...
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Praise Him With Song Elevation Review

by | January 29, 2024 | Culture, Opinions, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

“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...
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Praise Him With Song Casting Crowns Review

by | November 12, 2023 | Culture, Opinions | 0 Comments

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

by | November 12, 2023 | Culture, Opinions | 0 Comments

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...
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The Experience Economy

by | November 12, 2023 | Culture | 0 Comments

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....
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Praise Him With Song

by | November 12, 2023 | Culture, Opinions | 0 Comments

“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...
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How Ethical Listening Can Shape the College Experience

by | November 12, 2023 | Culture, Student Life | 0 Comments

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

by | January 31, 2023 | Culture, Events, Student Life | 0 Comments

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...
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News

Let’s Go, Lando! — The High Octane Herald

by | November 19, 2024 | Sports & Rec | 0 Comments

This coming week is another race week! After the third long break of the season, F1 is finally back for the final three races. As the season comes to an end, Lando Norris (McLaren) is at the...
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To Win or Not to Win? — The High Octane Herald

by | November 11, 2024 | Sports & Rec | 0 Comments

Recently the biggest talk of Formula 1 has been who is going to win the championship. For the past two years, it has seemed like a foregone conclusion that Max Verstappen (Red Bull) will win by a...
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Triple-Header Tales — The High Octane Herald

by | November 4, 2024 | Sports & Rec | 0 Comments

The past three weeks of the Formula One championship have been way more exciting than anyone could have thought. Not only have there been three different winners, but we’ve had drivers on the podium...
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Super Max — The High-Octane Herald

by | October 14, 2024 | Sports & Rec | 0 Comments

As the break goes on, it seems that the Formula 1 news has been fairly dry. During the break, I’ve been covering various drivers past and present, such as Daniel Ricciardo and Jules Bianchi. Since...
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Remembering Jules Bianchi — The High Octane Herald

by | October 7, 2024 | Sports & Rec | 0 Comments

Another week has passed in the month break between the Singapore Grand Prix and the United States Grand Prix, which will take place at the end of October. With no current race to report on this...
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Thank You, Daniel Ricciardo—The High Octane Herald

by | September 30, 2024 | Sports & Rec | 0 Comments

The verdict might have been foggy at the Singapore Grand Prix last week, but now it’s official: Daniel Ricciardo (Visa CashApp RB) has been retired from Formula 1 and replaced by Liam Lawson. Some...
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Stories from Singapore —The High-Octane Herald

by | September 23, 2024 | Sports & Rec | 0 Comments

The Singapore Grand Prix was full of firsts and possibly lasts, but it was a straightforward race. Lando Norris (McLaren) won, followed close behind by Max Verstappen (Red Bull) and Oscar Piastri...
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The High-Octane Herald

by | September 17, 2024 | Sports & Rec | 0 Comments

With the upcoming release of Brad Pitt's F1 film, the sport continues to grow in popularity and intrigue with new and old fans alike. This week’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix was no exception. As a new...
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Truex’s Misfortune is Hamlin’s Gain at Richmond – The Cooldown Lap

by | April 12, 2024 | Sports & Rec | 0 Comments

  In the closing laps at Richmond Raceway on Easter night, it appeared a Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota would be taking the victory.   In the end, that is what happened. But it was not the driver...
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Verstappen Wins at Saudi Arabia – The Cooldown Lap

by | March 22, 2024 | Sports & Rec | 0 Comments

Max Verstappen took the win at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after another dominant performance.   Verstappen had to work for the win more than he did last week at Bahrain, which is not saying...
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Student Life

Move-In 2024

by | August 25, 2024 | Student Life | 0 Comments

(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...
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How Ethical Listening Can Shape the College Experience

by | November 12, 2023 | Culture, Student Life | 0 Comments

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...
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Serving up Success – Centerfield

by | March 22, 2023 | Opinions, Sports & Rec, Student Life | 0 Comments

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...
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Messiah Mealtime – U Wraps

by | February 24, 2023 | Opinions, Student Life | 0 Comments

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...
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Falcon Phenoms – Owen Hanzelman

by | February 8, 2023 | Opinions, Sports & Rec, Student Life | 0 Comments

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

by | January 31, 2023 | Culture, Events, Student Life | 0 Comments

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...
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SAB Hosts Jukebox Night

by | December 6, 2022 | Student Life | 0 Comments

During last Monday night’s dinner-rush at the Union Cafe, SAB allowed students to take control of the ambiance during what they dubbed “Jukebox Night”. As the post-Thanksgiving, pre-finals week stress kicked in, students eating, studying, and hanging out at Union...
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Bouldering Wall Reopens

by | October 2, 2022 | Sports & Rec, Student Life | 0 Comments

Messiah’s Outdoors Club was thrilled to announce the re-opening of their bouldering wall this September in the Loft garage.  Indoor rock climbing is a popular activity that the Outdoors Club offers on campus, and offering it for free was a tremendous blessing for...
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New Mailbox System: What You Need To Know

by | August 23, 2022 | Online Edition, Student Life | 0 Comments

If you’re expecting any type of mail this academic year, you won’t find it in your mailbox. Since June 15, campus postal services have been absorbed by Messiah University’s Campus Store. Slingshot, which formerly only ran Messiah’s textbook services, now uses its...
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Multicultural Coffeehouse Kicks Off Fall Semester

by | August 21, 2022 | Student Life | 0 Comments

Thanks to the Multicultural Council (MCC) for hosting the first Coffeehouse, the 2022 fall semester opened with high energy. On Thursday, the Larsen Student Union was packed wall to wall with students new and old, eager to welcome another year of fresh new...
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Opinions

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

by | April 5, 2024 | Opinions | 0 Comments

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

by | March 1, 2024 | Culture, Opinions | 0 Comments

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...
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Charity Gayle Review- Praise Him With Song

by | February 12, 2024 | Opinions | 0 Comments

I have been listening to “Endless Praise” by Charity Gayle on replay for the past few weeks. Although this album was released in 2021, it did not come onto my radar until recently.  It’s now on my bucket list to attend a worship event led by Gayle, as I can imagine...
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Praise Him With Song Elevation Review

by | January 29, 2024 | Culture, Opinions, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

“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...
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A Review of “Fingernails”

by | December 8, 2023 | Opinions, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Can an emotion as powerful and complex as love be biologically tested?   This is the central question of “Fingernails,” a story centered on the blooming passion of Anna and Amir. The star-crossed lovers work at an institute that examines the romantic...
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Praise Him With Song Casting Crowns Review

by | November 12, 2023 | Culture, Opinions | 0 Comments

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

by | November 12, 2023 | Culture, Opinions | 0 Comments

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...
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Praise Him With Song

by | November 12, 2023 | Culture, Opinions | 0 Comments

“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...
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Elie Wiesel’s “Night”: A Poignant Memoir of the Holocaust – The Candid Reader

by | April 16, 2023 | Opinions | 0 Comments

Few books in this world should demand our attention. Elie Wiesel’s “Night” is one of them. “Night” is a memoir that chronicles Wiesel’s experiences as a child during the Holocaust. The book is a harrowing account of his time spent in concentration camps and the...
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Ready Player One – Centerfield

by | April 12, 2023 | Opinions, Sports & Rec | 0 Comments

The definition of sports has evolved over time. New types of activities are emerging, breaking the traditional norms. At Messiah, these changes are being embraced, as seen with the Esports team. The Esports team is relatively new, as they are currently participating...
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