New Leadership Positions Offer New Opportunities

Students need it. The school could use it. And there never seems to be enough of it to go around. What is it? The bright student in the front row might raise her hand and cry, “Money!” While the Northwest University Student Government (NUSG) President Eric Wade, sitting behind her, might shrug and suggest, “Student Government positions?”

Only in Oxford: Jessie’s Story

Oxford classes are, frankly, nothing like American ones. Instead of going to a specific room twice or three times a week for an hour to hear a teacher lecture on the topic of the day, I spend one hour a week with my primary tutor, and another hour every other week with my secondary, including about four hours a week of lectures by Oxford tutors on various subjects within my discipline.

Student Pranking Crosses Fine Line

It is that time of semester when boredom peaks for students, resulting in mischief and pranks. Recently, students have been pranking their friends and rivals in seemingly humorous and cunning ways. However, some pranks can go beyond amiable teasing. “I think that pranking reveals unexpected immaturity,” said senior JP O’Connor.

Outreach: Triumph Prison Ministry

“Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners…” Hebrews 13:3 I’m sure by now that most students have heard of Triumph Prison Ministries. We are a NU crew that goes into juvenile detention centers to bring the Gospel to the incarcerated youth. But what you might not know is our vision and what we are about. We are covered by a local ministry called Prisoners for Christ, based in Woodinville. 

Eagle Women Finish Strong Season

Northwest students will have new things to do this spring with intramural sports. This year the intramurals board looks to expand their program by adding a dodge ball league and ultimate frisbee league. Andy Weber, Northwest’s intramurals coordinator, has a positive outlook for the additions and the future of intramurals but acknowledges the possible setbacks for the program.

Olympians Feel The Pressure To Medal

With the Winter Olympics just behind us, some people might question the pressures that are put on the athletes to medal for their country. The remembrance of the young luger who tragically had his life ripped away from him before the caldron was even lit to mark the kickoff of the Olympics is still fresh in our minds. The 21-year-old from the Republic of Georgia disastrously lost control of his sled around the final curve of his practice run and flew into a metal post resulting in his death.