http://www.marshillonline.com The Electronic Edition of Mars' Hill Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:58:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en My first experience with a mental disorder took place on a Mexico missions trip in Grade Nine. A set of boy-girl twins were on the trip, Adam and Allison*, both of whom I was casual friends with. They had been attending our church for a few years, and their dad ... http://www.marshillonline.com/from-the-editor/the-importance-of-being-empathetic The event entitled “Do It In the Dark: Get Turned Off!” is meant to fight apathy regarding the environment by encouraging students to think about reducing waste and energy use. Dorms and apartment blocks have the month of November to prove they have done the most or been the most ... http://www.marshillonline.com/news/do-it-in-the-dark There are lessons to be learned from toodling about in our automobiles. Driving really impresses upon us all the importance of a good education. On the one side, people, through a habit of inattention, forget how to drive: signals, school zones and parallel parking get ignored. On the other hand, ... http://www.marshillonline.com/issues-ideas/driving-me-crazy Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take. It’s five o’ clock a.m. I think I’ve been awake since two o’ clock. No, I know I’ve been awake. I’ve ... http://www.marshillonline.com/spotlight/my-story Picture these two scenarios. You are on an airplane, and over the loudspeaker a flight attendant says, “If there are any doctors or nurses on board, could they please identify themselves as a passenger is experiencing severe chest pains and needs medical attention.” A doctor and two nurses ... http://www.marshillonline.com/spotlight/time-for-change On the evening of Feb. 10, Trinity Western University women’s volleyball player Kim Klassen was driving home to Abbotsford when she was struck by an impaired driver. Both her physical and psychological world changed in that moment. “I was driving along and he was in my lane, actually so far over ... http://www.marshillonline.com/news/a-journey-of-healing Over three straight days of pouring rain, Trinity Western University became home to the Women’s soccer CIS championships. Eight teams from across the country came to represent their schools in the single elimination playoffs that took place from Nov. 6-9. Last year’s champions, the Cape Breton Capers ... http://www.marshillonline.com/sports/women-capture-gold-at-home “I would look in the mirror and not like what I saw,” said one Trinity Western University student, who has struggled with an eating disorder. Her effort to change her body became an obsession, “Every thought was about food: when are you going to eat next, what you need to ... http://www.marshillonline.com/community/facing-the-illusion-of-anorexia Art is a primary and natural form of human communication. Cave-people used their art to tell their stories and to relay the emotion of the hunt or scenes from everyday life. Children instinctively draw figures with whatever on hand, scribbling on walls with crayons or forming mud sculptures. Most university ... http://www.marshillonline.com/arts-culture/art-therapy Music can be a healing force in our world. Just ask Farrango, a team of four people who are hoping to raise awareness and funds for an organization called HEALing Arts through a concert at South Delta Baptist Church. Trinity Western University alumni Mark Thompson will be opening the concert ... http://www.marshillonline.com/news/healing-through-music