The Plunge

Central Wesleyan Church members gather for a worship session before heading out for the third annual "Plunge" event. Every year church members take note of the community around them and what they can do to help improve it, then teams from the church go out and do just that. Holland's Mayer, Kurt Dykstra, showed up to support the event.



This group of girls consists of (left to right) Abigale Alderink (bottom, 19), Katie Zelent (top, 17), Alison Marlink (16), and Rachel Marlink (16). They had signed up to assist in painting a house but the rain on Saturday, April 24 stopped them from doing that. They exercised their dedication to The Plunge by scraping loose paint off the house instead. The combination of few ladders and sinking dirt left these girls with some alternative methods for reaching the higher planks.

a sandy collision

by Stephanie Witte

Cornerstone freshmen Emily Kokotan (left) and Kaci Ray (right) howl with laughter as they collide on the sand volleyball court on Wednesday evening, April 21, 2010. Kokotan, Ray, and their friends spun around in circles before being served a volleyball which they all attempted to catch as they staggered across the sandy court.

Art Comes to Cornerstone Universery

Miller Library puts on display 12 oil paintings by the artist Jeffery Hakes. The 12 paintings are of a series that depicts Christian martyrdom from the beginning of Christianity to present day.

Spring Is In The Air

Cornerstone freshmen Sarah Papierski and Ben Lundberg sit outside Quincer Hall on Wed. April 21. They have been dating since April 12 and enjoy doing homework together outside.

Maryiation Day

Leftover balloon animals sit on the desk of Mary Poling, the administrative assistant for the Communications Division at Cornerstone University. Since today is a national day of appreciation for administrative assistants, students decided to throw a "Maryiation" day to show her she is appreciated, complete with balloon animals and cake.

By Lisa Hunter

Brothers

Brothers, Mitchell Wierenga and Brian Wierenga ride a bike tandem style on Cornerstone's campus on Wednesday night.

Chilly Night, Warm Blanket

On Wed. April 21 temperatures remained around 61 degrees. Casey DeVries,freshmen, found warmth on a cool night on Cornerstone Unversity's lawn.

Brian and Mitchell Wierega brother of Cornerstone University enjoy a ride together on a breezy Wednesday evening.

Contact

by Stephanie Witte

Cornerstone University junior, Jessica Kuhlman, connects with the ball on a beautiful spring evening April 14, 2010 during her team’s second game of the day. Cornerstone’s Golden Eagles battled for a win against the Aquinas Saints as the sun shown across the Michigan horizon.

2 Runs?

After scoring a run on Wednesday, Cornerstone player Jessica Kuhlman looks behind her to see if fellow team member Madison Bucilla scores another point.

CU Softball

Pitcher Madison Bucilla jets in the inning closing strike out.

Dust cloud

On Wed. April 18 Cornerstone University and Aquinas College faced each other in softball. Pitcher, Madison Bucilla, slides into home scoring their fourth point.

Softball time

Cornerstone student Madison Bucilla #18, Throws a fast ball while, Tahni Bruno #2 Antispates the catch. At the Cornerstone Double header on Wednesday April 14.

Out.

Mandee Michielson (22) puts the tag on an Aquinas College runner sliding into third base. The runner was ruled "out."

Photo by Lisa Hunter

Cornerstone University softball player Elayna Citko, freshmen, gets in stance as her opposing teammate, from Aquinas University, hurls the ball towards home plate.

Cornerstone Softball

Tahni Bruno, Cornerstone University Freshmen, prepares to steal second base against Aquinas at there double header game on Wednesday.

Photo by Sarah Brower

Freshman, Madison Bucilla, slides into first base in the game against Aquinas College on Wednesday.

CU softball

As Cornerstones pitcher Madison Bucilla (18), throws a ball straight down the lane towards Cornerstones rival Aquinas, teammate Tahni Bruno (2) reacts to the upcoming hit, while Dinah Gruppen (12) stays concentrated on the game in the outfield just awaiting a fly ball to come her way.
Picture taken By Jimmy Russ

It's a hit!

Melanie Creager, a CU junior, makes a smash hit at the women's softball home game against Aquinas on April 14, 2010.

Photo by Meredith Laden

Coach Kim Elders

Coach Kim Elders, married to Holly Elders, is Cornerstone University’s men’s basketball coach. He has coached for 30 years; in the 20 years he has coached at CU he has been the National WHAC coach of the year 4 times, including this year.



Elders won’t settle for anything but National Coach of the year, he said, “One of my main goals as a coach is to not be out worked by any other coaches.



“We’re in a fish bowl here at Cornerstone, and we’re the most visible team on camps. Do to that I expect my boys to live lives that are beyond reproach.” Coach Elders



“Do everything with excellence and to the glory of God” Coach Elders often tells his team.



During Senior Day Coach Elders congratulates Dennis Jones and his father to a good season.



Elders and his team cheer on some of his former players as they are welcomed into Cornerstone University’s hall of fame.



Elder strategizes with his assistant coaches during half time of the WHAC regular season championship game. They won the Game and advanced to the Sweet 16.



Coach Elders gives Bryan Pasciak some advice for the game. When asked what advice he has for up and coming players he said, “Dream big and work hard, don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do it.”



The Eagles are cheered on at the Winter Blast pep rally before the homecoming game.



Dennis Jones(center) and the rest of his teammates had a great time this season. They made it to the elite 8, losing to St. Francis after a 9 point lead at half time. St. Francis went on to be the NAIA champions.



Coach Kim Elders at the end of the season said, “If there is anything I would do different this season it would be replaying the last half of the elite eight game against St. Francis.” Cornerstone University men’s basketball team finished the season with a record of 29-7.

Cornerstone Works

The smell of coffee consumes the corum on cornerstones campus. Rich Monaghan says “I surprised myself how much I actually do love working here. When I had to be out for a few weeks when I hurt my leg I actually missed work.” Monagahan said that “the best part is getting to meet new people”


Cornerstone keeps the campus safe with lots of precautions one of those being Campus Safety. Chevoy Parson a senior patrol’s the campus to make sure that everything runs smoothly. He said “It sucks when you have to give your own friends tickets, but I just remind myself they know the rules and I am just here to enforce them.


Curtis Jones 42 of Grand Rapids. There are a lot of jobs that go into making cornerstone work together cohesively. One of the jobs that maybe looked over is cleaning the door handles, but helps cornerstone stay germ free.


Alexis Hart a sophomore at Cornerstone University enjoys the responsibilities of being an R.A. She says, “There are some sacrifices that you have to make, but it worth it to survive in our community.” Alexis also works at the food service on campus while juggling being a small group leader.


Being in college there is not always a lot of money to go around, with that said Keriann Frawley is grateful for the opportunity that cornerstone offers. “It’s great working on campus having a little extra money in your pocket, with the gas prices going up its always good to not to have to drive to work.”


Although Michelle bulling of Cornerstone University doesn’t like to be called a librarian, she still loves working in the library. She says “I enjoy helping people who come in to the library and it give me than opturnity to catch up on homework.” Cornerstones Miller Library has a love of great resources for the students and it also a nice quite place to do homework.

The Mud Room

The Mud Room, located in Ada Michigan, was first opened in 1996 as one of the first “paint your own pottery studios” in Michigan. Rachel Klobucher has been the owner since 1998, and offers a lot to the community through her studio. The Mud Room is a nice place for family and friends to gather and spend quality time. Guests are able to chose from bowls to paint to figurines.


Rachel jokes with a customer while she shows her pottery choices. Rachel, although busy, takes time to enjoy her customers and gives each person devoted attention.


The Mud Room is not designed for only the young, but also the young at heart. Although children are Rachel’s main customers, adults make frequent trips. Rachel has also designed special nights for adult women to come in and get away from the rituals of everyday life.


Jen Whittlinger holds her 6 year old, Carly, while picking out different colors of paint for their project.


Sam and Grace Colburn spent a day with their father, Joe, at the Mud Room on Saturday Feb. 27. It was a cold snowy day outside, and families, like the Colburns, found warmth inside of this cozy abode


On Saturday Feb 20,Rachel hosted her monthly Ladies Night. Rachel provides chocolate and warm beverages, but the women are encouraged to bring their favorite alcoholic beverage. The month of Feb was a success for the Mud Room,and not a table was left to itself. Take note: RSVP required.


During Ladies Night, women can be found working in pairs and on individual projects.


A row of women sit and work diligently on their own works of art.


Colburn shares a laugh with her 10 year old daughter, Grace while painting bowls


On Saturday Feb. 27 Ashanti and Tanijria Hunt spent an afternoon painting pottery with Jennelle Bercsma(not pictured). Bercsma works with the Big Brother Big Sister program and was assigned to be a mentor and “sister” to the Hunt sisters. This was their first time coming to the Mud Room, and worked diligently on their project the entire time.


Two close friends shared a night of laughs during February's Ladies Night. These two did not part sides the entire night.



Rachel's customers always seem to be satisfied after completing their own personal work of art. Proof of this can be seen on this customer's face as she exclaimed "Tah-Da!"