by The Pulse | Nov 14, 2017 | Culture, Student Life
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...
by The Pulse | Oct 31, 2017 | Culture, Student Life
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...
by The Pulse | Oct 24, 2017 | Events, Student Life
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....
by The Pulse | Oct 10, 2017 | Student Life
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...
by The Pulse | Sep 26, 2017 | Culture, Student Life
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...
