by Kyle Lundberg staff writer Composer, musician and PLNU senior Scott Stevens recently presented a variety of compositions for his senior recital, entitled “Journey>Destination.” The Point Weekly sat down with Scott to talk about his recital, his inspirations and the composition process. The Point Weekly: When did you first realize you wanted to compose music? [...]
By Kyle Lundberg staff writer You’ve probably seen the signs: “Save the date.” “Noah knew. We can know.” “Judgment day is coming.” These messages are not only available on billboards, but on bus stops, benches and pretty much anything that can be seen with the human eyes. Apparently, May 21, 2011 is the new Dec. [...]
By Kyle Lundberg Zack Snyder’s “Sucker Punch” is noisy, silly, completely over-the-top and ridiculously entertaining. This is Snyder’s first film that is not based upon other material. His previous work includes “300” and “Watchmen,” and this is certainly his most ambitious and original movie to date. The concept is not terribly complicated. A girl called [...]
By Kyle Lundberg, staff writer ASB, Student Congress and the Alumni Association hosted the third annual Tuition Freedom Day last Friday to make students aware of the contributions of others to their education. The celebration invited students to write thank you cards to donors and consider the costs of their education as compared to other [...]
by Kyle Lundberg staff writer Junior Tim Benefiel was recently elected as next year’s ASB president. The Point Weekly sat down with Benefiel to talk about his new position, his cut-off chapel speech, what the “wires” were really about and more. The Point Weekly: So, how does it feel to be the new class president? [...]
By Kyle Lundberg staff writer PLNU students were invited to ask questions about the semester schedule changes during a Q&A session with the academic provost last week. Starting next semester, PLNU will operate on a 15-week semester, plus finals, as opposed to the current 16-week semester. While junior Tasha Wright arranged the discussion, members of [...]
by Kyle Lundberg Staff Writer Valentine’s Day isn’t the only February celebration. Students and faculty across campus are gearing up for Black History Month. This year, Multicultural Opportunities for Students Actively Involved in Community (MOSAIC), a group that includes the Black Student Union (BSU), is helping to remind students of this month’s importance. “Black History [...]
by Kyle Lundberg Staff Writer Movies in the Greek soon may not be the only films offered on PLNU’s campus. Last semester, Residential Life and Student Congress provided an online survey to students regarding campus issues such as open dorm hours, bike racks and the off-campus shuttle. One of the questions asked students whether they [...]
by Kyle Lundberg Staff Writer “Why don’t you all tell us your name, your year in school and your favorite breakfast cereal?” So began my first “great escape,” a day that included as much excitement and variety as the answers to this ice-breaking question: Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Wheaties, Life, bacon. Our eccentric group of PLNU [...]
by Kyle Lundberg Staff Writer Students and faculty participated in a piece of history in Brown Chapel on Wednesday as the chapel band recorded its first live album during the Time Out worship service. Worship director George Williamson, alongside a band of PLNU alumni and students, recorded the album with the help of an enthusiastic, crowded [...]
