Icy

By: Matthew Pickart

Nate Geisel battles the snow and ice on his way to the curium student union for some R&R with a close friend.


Roads were treacherous with black ice last night while Cornerstone students embarked on a trip to Nashville, TN for the National Religious Broadcasters convention.

grief and joy

by Stephanie Witte

A statue of a fallen being next to an apple lies on the grounds of the Cornerstone University campus. This statue is a sober representation of the fall of mankind that occurred when the first man and woman, Adam and Eve, rebelled against a holy God, severing their perfect communion with him.


by Stephanie Witte

Cornerstone University freshman, Abby Sutherland, admires the freshly fallen snow on February 24, 2010. With spring break just around the corner, many Cornerstone students look forward to green grass and some milder weather but still take in the beauty of the day's delicate dusting of snow.

Appreciating the Little Things

After experiencing a warm front, Cornerstone’s campus got pelted with snow Tuesday evening. Students once again had to bundle up and left their footprints behind as they walked to class.




Freshmen Lauren Larson enjoys the simple things in life as she catches snowflakes in her mouth walking around Cornerstone’s campus at night. “I love catching snowflakes. It makes me feel like I’m a kid again without a care in the world.”

Snow Ball Anyone??

Hannah Strauel,of Cornerstone University enjoys what as she said "hopes to be the last days of winter" on her way to the CU Basketball game.

The three crosses outside of the Hansen Athletic Center are a representation of the Christian values found at Cornerstone University.


Freshman, Kirby Morphis, avoids slipping on the slick snow while walking to the Corum on Wednesday night.

by Allison Curby

Shorts and a big clock

Braving the snowy weather in shorts, senior Holly Cousins leaves the weight room after a workout on Wednesday night.




The clock tower lights up after dark on Cornerstone University's campus. The tower was built a few years ago and is named after Wilbert Welch, CU's chancellor and his wife, Meryl Welch.


Photos by Lisa Hunter

The Road Less Traveled

This lonley bike has been sitting right here out side the corum for the whole winter. The winter chill has left this bike with a few icicles on it.

Gaslight Village

Raya Rubino, a CU sophomore, braves the February chill to take in the beauty of winter and enjoy some hot chocolate as she strolls around Gaslight Village in East Grand Rapids.



This two level parking garage located in Gaslight Village in East Grand Rapids steps outside of the ordinary with unique architecture that is modeled after the bow of a ship.

Photos by Meredith Laden

Dashing through the snow.

Running water is finally being found again as hopeful Cornerstone University students await the Spring weather.



Lauren Kerkstra and Alyssa DeKock, both freshmen at Cornerstone University, enjoy the endless sliding possibilities of fresh snow on February 24.

By: Rachel Waterman

A Cold Bite

Lamps across the campus of Cornerstone light the paths for students traveling to and from classes at night. Snow lightly covered tree branches on Feb. 24.

A Mix Up

Sliding down a path on Cornerstone University's campus, freshmen Riley Steen and Morgan Vance both lose a shoe on Feb. 24. Both of these girls can been seen goofing off quite frequently around campus.

All Things Frozen

On Wed. Feb. 24 Cornerstone Unversity students scurried from one building to the next,attemping to avoid the snow. Unlike the rest, Jesse Padgett carried a frozen coffee and walked slowly to his destination.

A Snow Covered Path

"When will it ever stop," is quite a cliche phrase around Cornerstone University's campus. On Wed. Feb. 24 a steady snow fall continued to blanket over Grand Rapids Mich. But when one takes time to look at the quiet corners of campus, he/she cannot help but enjoy its beauty.

a bit of a stretch

by Stephanie Witte

Cornerstone University senior Amy Sparling is renowned at Cornerstone for her stretchy cheeks. "I just have a really elastic face," Sparling informed her astonished friends after they witnessed this fascinating feat for the first time. Sparling can be serious at times, but she is most often seen laughing, telling a good story, or making one of her one-of-a-kind faces.

Book Shelf Sandwhich

Kelly Gampel,freshmen,ponders as she sits between the book shelves at Miller Library on Wed. Feb 17. Kelly enjoys reading psychlogical in her free time.

Ireland Awaits.

Matthew Pickart, a Cornerstone University student, is contemplating whether or not he should join a trip to Ireland.

By: Rachel Waterman

Reading is Fun Again

Delicia Simmons 18, of Cornerstone University injoys a reading in her spare time. She said, " I rememeber the days when i didnt like to read, now i can't get enough of it."

Melody

Jesse Padgett, Cornerstone freshman, plays the piano in the Corum Wednesday night. He is often found exploring his musical abilities throughout the day.

Pole Vaulting Queen

Becky Boblett, track athlete of Cornerstone University awaits her turn in line at pole vault practice on Wednesday, February 17th.

(Picture taken by Jimmy Russ)

Kelly

CU student Kelly Ambrose shows her contagious smile in the student corum Wednesday night. Ambrose returned to Cornerstone fall 2009 after battling away non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

Photo by Lisa Hunter

L.O.V.E

Sophomore Anna Overway, holds her favorite frame from her dorm room at Cornerstone University. "I love, love," Overway said.

Photo by: Sarah Brower

Rachel Waterman
by: Matthew Pickart
Rachel Waterman a freshman photojournalism student talks about how she will be soon transferring to Indiana Wesleyan for photography.

Alyssa Vandermate tries on a colorful scarf to complete her costume for Dancing with the Sections.

Photo by Meredith Laden

I.D. Insanity

Cornerstone University Freshmen Alyssa DeKock frantically searches through her backpack looking for her misplaced I.D. card, not realizing that it is in the pocket of the jeans she wore the previous day. She dislikes the I.D card system saying that "If you loose your card and don't have time to go grab a new one right away, you can't get into your dorm, can't eat, and can't get chapel credits!"

By: Rachel Waterman

Semester in Spain

Stephanie Bradac had a station set up to inform Cornerstone students about a semester in spain. She said "it was such a great experience for me when i did it. I learned so much about the culture." She will be he here until the 19th. Stop by and find out information how you can take a semester in spain.

CoffeeHouse

Elizabeth Wing smiles as she makes a latte for a student at Cornerstone University's coffee house. Wing is a senior and is studying Youth Ministry.

Photo by Lisa Hunter

Cornerstone University's athletic trainer, Phil Keith, wraps junior Alicia Terhaar's ankles before basketball practice on Tuesday afternoon.
By Allison Curby

Grand Haven on Ice

Sidewalk observers watch as Jeff Stahl, ice artist, creates Pegasus out of a block of ice at the Grand Haven Ice Festival on Saturday, Feb. 13.

Photo by Meredith Laden

Grand Haven Winter White Out- Jimmy

Jessica DeYoung of Baker College, lets out a laugh of enjoyment as she stands next to a block of ice that is nearly as tall as she is on Friday, February 12th just days after the Grand Haven Pier was bombarded by heavy snow fall.
(Picture Taken by Jimmy Russ)

Winter Thaw Concert

On February 11, The Corum Student Union at Cornerstone University held its “Winter Thaw Concert,” featuring Churchill, with opening acts, CU students, Megan Tibbits (left) and Bethany Parsell.

Photo By:Sarah Brower

Winter Thaw Concert: by Matthew Pickart


Tjavascript:void(0)he feature band Churchill rocks out with some sweet chill music.

Olympians: by Matthew Picakrt



During half time of February 7th girls basketball game the 11th division special Olympic girls basketball team were able to feel like champions in front of Cornerstone University fans.

Winter Blast

Cornerstone Senior Laine Comegy cheers on the Women's Basketball team Saturday. Cornerstone had their annual basketball homecoming on February 13.

Chocolate Art

On Saturday Feb. 13 Patricia showed off her chocolate collection at Art of The Table in Grand Rapids,MI. Patricia studied at the French Pastry School in Chigcago,ILL. She hand crafts every piece of chocolate and packages assortments of them in beautiful boxes topped with a bow.

Snowfall

Cornerstone University freshmen, Lauren Larson, tries to avoid the cold, wet snow in her moccasins, while she gets in her car, next to piles of snow after a February record snowfall Wednesday, February 10.

Photo By: Sarah Brower

Chicago Greetings

James Ford,from Chicago,ILL. spoke at Cornerstone University on Feb 9 and 10. He entertained students with insightful jokes and perspectives on different cultures.

Hockey

Cornerstone University freshman ties his skates as he prepares for a game of ice hockey on February 3rd. For the first time in eight years, students are allowed to go out on the pond due to a new insurance policy.

Snow Day

Three buses sit under snow in the Zion Christian School parking lot. Schools all around West Michigan were closed on Wednesday following a midwinter snow storm that left up to 12 inches of snow in some areas.

Photo by Lisa Hunter

Crush for a Cause

Senior Matt Haller buys a Crush Gram from sophomore Meredith Laden for his girlfriend last Wednesday. Crush Grams are being sold to help raise the Habitat for Humanity group raise money.

By Allison Curby

All Giggles

by Stephanie Witte

Shannon Veltkamp, 3, (left) and Reagan Veltkamp, 5, (right) collapse into a hug after dancing and twirling to the halftime music at the Cornerstone University girls' basketball game on February 13, 2010. The Cornerstone girls lost by only one point, but the Veltkamp sisters were having too much fun to mind too much.

Helping Hatti.

Mallery Thurlow, just back from her visit to Hatti, spoke at Frontline Community Church on February 9, 2010. She told her stories about how she rushed to Hatti after the devastating earthquake. She also spoke on how we can be of help to the Haitian people.

By: Rachel Waterman

Women of Grand Rapids

The Downtown Grand Rapids Library is hositing a exhibit called "Creating a Legacy" about the influencal women of Grand Rapids. There were many photos and storys to go right along with them. The exhibit is held on the forth floor of the library.

awaiting confirmation

by Stephanie Witte

Cornerstone University senior Amy Sparling holds a picture of young children at an orphanage in Haiti as she recounts some of the highlights of her recent trip to her eager listeners on February 9, 2010. Sparling supports a young Haitian girl and has not yet heard any confirmation of her well-being in light of the recent earthquake that occurred less than a month ago on January 12, 2010.