By Mitch Holt, Copy Editor Don't Believe the Hype Members of Awake 3:18 led an inspiring Chapel last Monday, bringing the student body's attention upon AIDS victims across the world and kicking off AIDS Awareness Week with a bang. As I sat in Chapel listening to fellow students passionate about the issue pour their hearts into a well-thought-out ... [Read More…]
Awake 3:18 focuses on AIDS
AIDS and HIV are quickly becoming a major pandemic across the world, and it does not appear to be getting any better. According to an Associated Press article, the number of global AIDS cases is steadily rising and may soon become the third-largest cause of death in the world. AIDS is an issue that has been discussed to great extent in recent ... [Read More…]
Staking Hope: AIDS Awareness Week launched with Chapel presentation
By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Awake 3:18 began AIDS Awareness Week on Monday to introduce students and faculty to the idea that they can make a difference against the pandemic. The week-long campaign opened with a Chapel presentation Monday by members of Awake 3:18, led by co-chair David Altuna, and will end on World AIDS Day on Friday. ... [Read More…]
Students learn about fighting AIDS
By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Three students visited Taylor University in Indiana last weekend to learn more about AIDS and HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa. David Altuna, sophomore biochemistry major from Austin; Denton Josey, junior journalism major from Eustice, Fla.; and Dab Tally, sophomore biology major from Malindi, Kenya, spent their weekend in ... [Read More…]