Cedarville Magazine, Summer 2017

IN EVERY ISSUE 20 CHAPEL NOTES 22 ADVANCING CEDARVILLE 24 CAMPUS NEWS 27 MOMENT IN TIME 28 IN CLOSING FEATURES 2 GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY CLEM BOYD When Grace Norman ’20 brought home the gold medal in the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, she not only achieved a hard-earned victory, but she gained a platform for making Christ known among schoolchildren, business people, fellow collegians, and countless others. 6 FINISH LINE CLEM BOYD For the first time, Cedarville University track & field made the platform in two relay and two individual events at the NCAA Division II Indoor National Track & Field Championships. But the bigger story is the teamwork, mutual support, and desire to glorify Christ that permeated their effort. 9 STRONGER BODY CLEM BOYD Cedarville athletes are committed to diet and exercise regimens that maximize their potential. In a similar way, they’re also committed to grow in God’s Word, fellowship, and ministry. Learn how Cedarville coaches employ a game plan for discipleship with each Yellow Jacket team. 10 HIGHER CALL STEPHEN PORT ’13 The Cedarville volleyball team had a breakthrough season, earning its first berth in the NCAA Division II volleyball tournament. The team’s success on the court was only part of this year’s plan, however. Its number one goal? Be a team on mission. 12 THE BIG PICTURE PHOTO FEATURE BY SCOTT HUCK Take a look at all 16 Cedarville NCAA Division II teams and find out how you can follow them on social media. 14 JACKET VISION NICK CARRINGTON ’10 The Cedarville Sports Production Team has taken livestreaming to a whole new level, with multiple cameras and television-caliber production quality. It has distinguished Cedarville as one of the top livestreaming universities in NCAA Division II. 17 BALANCING ACT PHOTO FEATURE BY SCOTT HUCK Yellow Jackets left fielder Gunnar Stinson ’19 balances the demanding schedule of a student-athlete, while maintaining rigorous spiritual disciplines to keep him focused on Christ in everything he does. Walk with him through a normal day in the residence hall, at the dining hall, on the field, and in the library and discover the God-honoring dedication that marks Cedarville athletics. I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14 Paul Phillips/Competitive Image Cedarville Magazine | 1