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For the Love of God

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Photos courtesy of Sharita Wilson Public Speaking Professor Sharita Wilson and Associate Chaplain Eric Wilson realized they had feelings for each other during happy hour. After a protest victory. Since then, they have been shining the light of Christ by serving their surrounding communities together, standing with each other through hardship and standing up for justice where … [Read more...] about For the Love of God

“I’ve Seen God in the Ocean”

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Photo by Olivia BeldaWorship and tradition are tightly bound by the passing of time. Generations have recited the same prayers, sang from the same hymnals and celebrated the same holidays. Tradition, in many ways, is a sacred part of faith and community. But when people spill out of their churches, synagogues and mosques, how can they continue to worship in their day-to-day … [Read more...] about “I’ve Seen God in the Ocean”

Christ in Adversity: How Trauma Draws Some Closer and Pushes Others Away

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Photo courtesy of Ron HallIn the early hours of Nov. 7, freshman Ashley Mowreader and her suitemates were huddling in the lobby of their Debell F Suite next to a police scanner. News of a shooting at the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks broke around 11:30 p.m. Their friend and suitemate Alaina Housley was in attendance, and was missing. Restless energy permeated … [Read more...] about Christ in Adversity: How Trauma Draws Some Closer and Pushes Others Away

Exploring the Meaning of Worship

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Photos by Milan LoiaconoLeaping into the air with eyes closed, a woman dances alone in the dark. In the chapel, a professor kneels at a pew, words whispered under her breath. A student leans over a phone, scrolling through a beloved celebrity’s latest posts. Inspired by injustice, an advocate sparks conversation with his peers about LGBTQ+ rights. While these actions … [Read more...] about Exploring the Meaning of Worship