1988 Miracle Yearbook

In 1957,students ofthe new Cedarville Baptist College first began producing a campus newpaper,calling it The Whispering Cedars. It presented such items as the Dean's List roster and intramural sports updates. Over the years,the paper has undergonea numberofchanges.Several regularcolumns,such as"The Chaplain's Corner," were added to the paper in the'60's. In the mid-1970's,the publication shortened its name to its current title, Ce- dars. Cedarsnow addresses a broader variety oftopics than did its earlier version,giving space to everything from previews of upcoming campus events to editorials dealing with national and international issues that affect the lives and futures ofCedarville College students. The paper also has more control over content than it has had in previous years. According to Derek Neufarth, the editors "have pretty much a free reign on copy." Advisor,Debbie Flaffey believes the paper's growth has reflected both the growth ofthe college and the changes in the typical American college studentsthemselves."In the'60's,"shesaid,"school papers were moreissue-ori- ented because students on campuses were more issue-oriented." As a Cedarville student herself in the'60's, liaffey served as editor for Cedars. In an effort to produce a paper reflecting their readers' interests and perspectives, the editors of Cedars conducted an opinion survey to determine what features the students would be interested in. Cedars Editor-in- Chief Derek Neufarth said that the overwhelming response was a "Things to Do" column. This column would highlight events and places throughout southwest Ohio that students might wish to attend and visit. "The students want diversity," Neufarth said,"and many ofthem,notfrom this area,seem to want guidance on things to do in the area. It (the column) will be one of our priorities when we start making the changes." 161