From Mexico with Love
Heather Wroth, Staff Writer/Photo Editor
April 2, 2012
When people ask me my favorite part of the Mexico trip, I have a hard time differentiating between the ministry and the fellowship. I have some really precious memories of talking with children, cleaning in churches, and praying with the elderly. I have equally treasured memories of making new friends... Read more »
EXAMS. Grade Killers or Learning Tools?
Kyle Swenson, Staff Writer
April 2, 2012
Exams, whether students love or loathe them, they are an inevitable part of their lives. The thought of the pre-exam week has the power to make any high schooler nauseous with anxiety. But aside from all the negative feelings associated with exams, these tests have the intention of solidifying the... Read more »
CCA Ink
Annie Harley, Staff Writer
April 2, 2012
A few topics that have become popular now seem to fall under grey areas in Scripture. Tattoos are gaining popularity amongst teens worldwide. The Food and Drug administration conducted a study that shows as many as 45 million Americans having a tattoo. A 2009 study shows that 25% of people from ages... Read more »
Christmas Around the World
Rachel Toalson, Staff Writer
January 23, 2012
Christmas is one of the biggest celebrations for Christians, but it would be wrong to assume we are the only ones who celebrate this holiday. With the world becoming a global village, Christmas is now celebrated in many countries around the world. Though the mode of celebration is different, most celebrate... Read more »
Should Christians Celebrate Santa Claus?
Dawson Allen, Staff Writer
January 23, 2012
“Christmas is about celebrating the birth of Jesus, our Lord and Savior, not Santa Claus,” said a parent, while another asked, “What’s so wrong about letting your kids believe in Santa Claus? What’s the harm in that?” “Well, we celebrate both,” said a third parent. And there, in a fraction... Read more »
Christmas Traditions: How Students Spend the Holiday
Susy Urrutia, Staff Writer
January 23, 2012
Christmas is a time of cheer, to open and give gifts, to share stories that give a good laugh, and spend time with friends and family. Each family gives it their own special touch, with varying traditions and ways of celebrating the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Some go caroling, some roast marshmallows... Read more »
CCA Small Groups are Out and About…
Suzi Urrutia, Staff Writer
January 12, 2012
Here at CCA, there are many opportunities for students to take time and invest in the lives of those around them in outreach, as well as spend time with friends. Both classes and small groups are planning trips and creative outings to help those in need, adding to the hundreds of ministry works currently... Read more »
US: The New Breed of Evangelicals
Jessie Gushue, Senior Writer
January 12, 2012
“If you capture the heart of a child you can change a nation,” said Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale’s Outreach Pastor, Chet Lowe, who has been heavily involved with missions work most of his life, and recently in Brazil. “All of us are called to communicate the gospel.” We are part of a... Read more »
Barack Obama. The Good. The Bad. The Truth.
Kyle Swenson, Staff Writer
January 12, 2012
With the 2012 presidential election right around the corner, the question of whether or not Barack Obama was a successful president during his four-year term in office is now up for hot debate. Every political analyst from every major network have their own personal opinions on the subject and are very... Read more »
The Stress for Success
Caitlin McCrary, Staff Writer
January 12, 2012
When it comes to academic achievement we have seen, in just one generation, a dramatic decrease in studying and a corresponding increase in stress levels. There is so much pressure on this generation of students to aspire to society’s definition of success—straight As, top colleges, a high-income... Read more »