By Marcus McCormic, Staff Writer For the past four years, inflation rates have been at an all-time high, which has posed a difficult challenge for students at The Master’s University. In 2021, the rate of inflation was 7%, and has since fallen to 3.5%. “Inflation is where we have too much money chasing too fewContinue reading “How are students coping with rising college costs?”
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Could (and should) Marriage and Family Counseling become a Gen Ed?
By Marcus McCormic, Staff Writer While various sources will differ upon the most important questions of a Christian’s life, almost universally agreed upon being in the top ten is the question of marriage. Because of the prominence of this question, Marriage and Family Counseling, a biblical counseling course at The Master’s University, has become aContinue reading “Could (and should) Marriage and Family Counseling become a Gen Ed?”
An alumnus’ advice to the class of 2024
By Marcus McCormic, Staff Writer In the spring of 2022, Bryan Powell graduated from The Master’s University with a bachelor’s degree in cell and molecular biology. The transition into the working world was not an easy one, but it taught Powell several lessons about how to deal with the change, and those lessons are presentlyContinue reading “An alumnus’ advice to the class of 2024”
Where do students want to go on first dates?
By Marcus McCormic Late in the year 2020, a post about what women think are not acceptable date locations went viral on the internet. Given that the post was created by secular sources, it prompted inquiry into what students at The Master’s University view as good choices for first dates. So where did students suggestContinue reading “Where do students want to go on first dates?”
Why quiet time is such an important practice
By Marcus McCormic It’s been said several times that the habits students build in college will be the ones they carry over into life after graduation. In a time that’s growing ever-increasingly busy with classes, work, friends, extracurriculars and even sleep, it’s tough to find a time to sit down and read the Bible, evenContinue reading “Why quiet time is such an important practice”
Building a Christ-honoring team that lasts
By Marcus McCormic The Master’s University swim team is one of the newest sports to the college, and it’s already making lots of headway in its growth and prominence. Building a swim team is much like building houses and skyscrapers, a solid foundation must be established so that it can bear more weight in theContinue reading “Building a Christ-honoring team that lasts”
McCormic: What I’ve learned on my way to graduation
By Marcus McCormic College years are a special time in a person’s life, where young adults gain a limited amount of independence. Leaving their families to start discovering their own paths and desires for life, while still being taken care of by the school. As a freshman, I thought I was on top of theContinue reading “McCormic: What I’ve learned on my way to graduation”
TMU online shares the university experience worldwide
By Marcus McCormic The Master’s University (TMU) Online Department is creating opportunities for people around the world to learn from and connect with professors and students right here in Santa Clarita. TMU online has recently released a free online course, taught by Bible professor Dr. William Varner, called Land of the Bible on The CenterContinue reading “TMU online shares the university experience worldwide”
Expanded cafeteria hours: A welcome change
By Marcus McCormic The Mustang Grill is open for more hours this school year, allowing students to get food at more convenient times for their class schedules. The school announced the change on Aug. 24 in an email, detailing that “the Mustang Grill will now be open for extended hours!” The old cafeteria hours includedContinue reading “Expanded cafeteria hours: A welcome change”
Students sound off on Disney Day involvement
By Marcus McCormic Disney Day at The Master’s University (TMU) has been a tradition for a long time, and this year TMU students are giving their two cents on if they think the university should keep the special day on the calendar. Disney Day is an event that happens during the spring semester at TMU.Continue reading “Students sound off on Disney Day involvement”
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