Bittersweet Ending

Apr 30, 2008

As the end of the year approaches quickly, I start to get this weird mix of emotions. I love the warm weather it brings, and the thoughts of new possibilities for next year...but at the same time I will miss a lot of things about this year--particularly my …

Small Group

Apr 10, 2008

One thing I have really appreciated this year is my small group. In each section of the dorms there is a Discipleship Coordinator who leads a small group every week. Not only does it give you chapel credit (you need 25 a semester), but it also gives an amazing …

Birthday Time!

Apr 6, 2008

Yesterday was my birthday! I was really pretty bummed because I have never spent my birthday away from my family or home, but it was so great! It seemed like everyone on campus knew it was my birthday and wished me a happy one. It really reminded me how close …

Five, Six, Seven, Eight!

Mar 31, 2008

I had one of the most fun weekends of the semester! Friday was Dancing with the Sections; it's a competition where all of the sections in VO and Cook choreograph a dance, and perform it on stage. While the actual performance is a blast, what I enjoyed most …

Spring Time and Sherpas

Mar 16, 2008

Spring Break really had some truth in it's name! This winter had been so harsh, that is felt amazing to walk outside with a small jacket or NO jacket on during break! The sun was beautiful, even if I didn't get to go anywhere. It was a great time, anyway, …

Spring Break!

Mar 3, 2008

Four days! Only four more days until I get to be off of school for an entire week! I honestly cannot wait, there are so many people from my home town that I am just ecstatic to see. At the same time it's going to be really weird because I am use to …

I'd Like To Thank the Academy.

Feb 26, 2008

Let me tell you...the media department here has been one of the highlights of my year. Everyone is so great, and to be honest, we are THE major to be in. Last Sunday we had an Oscar party where we came with ballots of who we thought would win each category …

And...Action!

Feb 26, 2008

This weekend was amazing. I know I say that a lot, but it's always true. This weekend I took my first step towards becoming a film maker. I had to go out on work on a Folio tape which is just a series of specific types of shots. It was so great to actually …

Interviews and Penguins

Feb 16, 2008

So this week was very exciting! Friday I had my interview to be a Sherpa next year, which is a leader during Leadership Journey. I am very exited about this possibility, especially if some of you sign up for LJ, then I could end up being YOUR Sherpa! It's …

Money Money Money!

Feb 11, 2008

Ok, honestly...who doesn't want some extra cash? I thought I would have a lot of trouble making some money while in school; taking classes, doing homework, participating in sections activities and extra-curriculars. I was so wrong! Not only is campus right …

Oh, the Snow!

Feb 4, 2008

I am a true Michigander, and as such I love all of the seasons...and I mean ALL. Here at Cornerstone we currently have over 18 inches of snow, and I am loving it! It is just so incredibly beautiful to look outside and feel like you are in Narnia with the …

Back in the Saddle Again

Jan 28, 2008

It feels so good to have everyone back on campus! During J-Term is was nice to have some peace and quiet to get work done, but it was always missing something. The people are what make this campus so great, so even though I enjoyed getting to know new people, …

The Wonder of J-Term

Jan 25, 2008

Ah, J-Term...that glorious time in January where you get to come on campus, meet new people, and lessen your work-load for the semester. That is something that I chose to take part in these past couple of weeks. I came to campus two weeks early, and decided …

Christmas Time!

Jan 7, 2008

I am so sorry for my lack of updates lately. December was just crazy with Christmas and final exams, but it was so much fun. So I just want to recap December for you. I have to admit that I go insane when it comes to Christmas...I love it so much! My roommate …

Operation Birthday Boy

Nov 30, 2007

One thing that is so much fun about college is the crazy things that your friends will do to celebrate your birthday. Adam turned 18 over Thanksgiving break, so as a belated birthday gift, three of my guy friends busted into his room and kidnapped him! Blindfolding, …

Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 23, 2007

Holidays at Cornerstone is so great! I am one of those people who some probably find annoying because they start listening to Christmas music before Thanksgiving, or pick out their Halloween costume during the summer. I absolutely love the Holidays! And Thanksgiving …

Treats in the Hall

Nov 1, 2007

Treats in the Hall was such a great time! Your probably wonder what it is; well, Treats in the Hall is a decorating competition among the dorms, and then when we are all finished, kids from the community can come around and go trick or treating through them. …

70's Night

Oct 28, 2007

One of the best things about college, is how absolutely random it can be. My dorm, Cook, teamed up with one of the guys' dorm, Quincer, to have a 70's Bowling Night! Now, keep in mind that it wasn't the era the 70's, but the age. It was so much fun to dress …

The Lake House...CU Style

Oct 20, 2007

One thing I absolutely love is all the opportunities I get to become closer to other people. This weekend was just one of those times, and it was amazing! My section in my hall went away to stay at a cabin on a lake; it was such a great time to get to know …

Complete Madness!

Oct 5, 2007

I have never seen so much mud in my entire life! They ran hoses in the field for a few days until there was up to a couple feet deep of nasty mud! I couldn’t play in the actually flag football game that was going on in it due to an unfortunate and tragic …

Making A Difference

Sep 27, 2007

This week, my Leadership Journey started our service project with an organization called Urban Ministries; we’d have a group of kids dropped off at campus, and we would eat with them and play with them for the evening. Now, to be honest, I am the youngest …

Going Undercover

Sep 12, 2007

I have officially left my mark on campus! The other night a group of friends and I waited until the sky had gone completely dark, I think it was about 1 o’clock in the morning, and then we got ready. Dark clothes, hoods, and spray paint in hand, we …

Living It Up

Sep 6, 2007

My favorite time on campus is down time. My friends and I love to pile into someone’s car, and cruise around town. If you’re not from Grand Rapids, like me then it is so much fun. Coming from a small town, I am use to a mall, a theater, and a …

Let the Games Begin

Aug 29, 2007

When the Monday after LJ rolled around, I was completely disoriented—I had to set my alarm…for classes! That idea seemed so weird to me because I had just been hanging out with friends for the past few weeks like at a summer camp, but now I …

Leadership Journey

Aug 20, 2007

Thrilled, excited, and terrified. These were all the feelings that swirled around in my head as Leadership Journey started; I didn’t know a soul, and yet I knew I was going to be sharing my life with these people. The only comfort I had was that …

My Arrival Day Experience

Aug 13, 2007

The moment I stepped foot on Cornerstone campus, I felt at home. The giant Golden Eagle rushed over in a spirit waddle to take a picture with me at registration; a picture I still have hanging on my bulletin board. Everyone seemed most eager to grab their …