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By Isabela Placencia On Sept. 21, 2026, Rochester Christian University teamed up with Planet Harvest, Thrive Global, Eli Lilly and other local organizations for its Warrior Serve; an initiative to deliver 1,350 fresh food boxes alongside resources for understanding Alzheimer’s. Photo taken by Eli Hullinger The boxes contained about 12 pounds of vegetables such as cucumbers and collard greens, salmon pouches and sources for understanding healthy brain aging.

By Adam Shimmell The Warriors had four athletes competing in the men’s 8K (4.97 miles). Freshman Adam Shimmell was the Warriors' top finisher at 40th place in 28:52.5, at a 5:48 pace per mile. This was Adam’s first 8K, he said, “I like the extra two miles, it gives you more time to make moves and focus on the race.” Wrestlers Daniel Gravette, Marcus Abdal, and Ty Biggart also competed in their first 8K’s of the year.

By Isabela Placencia On Aug. 25 2026, the country icon, Dolly Parton, died from an undisclosed cancer, thus leaving many people from all segments of life devastated due to her living a life of giving. To say Parton underwent a lot during her 80 years of life is an understatement: from growing up in poverty to winning 11 Grammys and establishing the nonprofit Dollywood Foundation. Parton’s journey began when she was born on Jan.

By Eli Hullinger The first week of school was a success for students at Rochester Christian University as they gathered together for Warrior Week; it’s an annual weeklong back-to-school celebration that gives students the opportunity to connect after summer break. RCU’s annual Warrior Week took place from Aug. 28 to Sept. 3 for the 2026 Fall Semester. On Saturday morning, the week kicked off with a move-in day with Warrior Kickback taking place that evening.

by Hannah Traczynski If you’ve watched any football, basketball, baseball or hockey game recently, you’ve probably noticed something different. The commercials aren’t just about cars or food anymore; they’re about odds boosts, bonus bets and same-game parlays. Even during time-outs or halftime, analysts reference betting lines like it’s just another stat. Sports betting isn’t separate from sports anymore; it’s built into the experience.

By Cyrus Watkins Navigating life as a college student can be difficult sometimes. Between academics, sports, social life, and work, it can be tricky finding a balance. On top of that, there comes this pressure to have your life figured out—when in reality, most of us don't. As I'm finishing up my last semester here at RCU, I've started to feel a bit of that "quarter-life crisis," and I realized I can't be the only one experiencing it.

by Hannah Traczynski The Photography Club is a growing organization on campus dedicated to creativity, connection and visual storytelling. Led by President Samantha Smith and supported by student officers and Professor Zac Watson, the club welcomes anyone interested in photography, regardless of experience level. We spoke with members of the Photography Club to learn more about their mission, activities and goals for the year. Q: What is the purpose or mission of the Photography Club?

Shares her RCU story in her own words Coming to Rochester Christian University was never in my original plans, but God had me here for a reason, and it was where I was supposed to be. I am originally from Rochester Hills, so RCU was an option for me because it was close to home. However, it wasn’t my first choice. I committed to play lacrosse somewhere else. The day I was walking across the stage for high school graduation, I got the news that their program was cut.

By Isabela Placencia Unlike other universities, Rochester Christian University lacks visible student activism on campus, which surprises me, as Jesus compelled his followers to advocate for the marginalized. It seems we are only advocating for ourselves. Initially, I noticed the lack of student activism in April 2024 when students at Columbia University, an Ivy League university in New York City, formed the Gaza Solidarity Encampment.

By Seraphina Dumitrescu Dr. Jerrica Pitzen, assistant professor of clinical psychology and director of the clinical psychology master's program, discusses RCU's National Alliance on Mental Illness Club, in which she advises. What is the purpose of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Club? RCU students at a meeting of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Club.