September 28, 2010

Seminary Extends Day and Week to Facilitate Academic Honesty

BY MOKHTAR KARIM

BERRIEN SPRINGS—The SDA Theological Seminary have announced plans to extend the week by another day and extend the day to thirty-six hours in an effort to help seminarians finish all assignments in a timely and honest manner. Professors noticed that many seminarians had been lying about their assigned reading.

Famous International Speaker Maintains Grueling Guest Lecture Series every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in Seminary

BY LI JINLIAN

BERRIEN SPRINGS—In every corner there are unsung heroes waiting to be exposed.

For the past two decades, the Famous International Speaker has maintained a self-sacrificing career, flying around the globe to speak and share his expertise at universities, churches, and large events, pausing only long enough to write a book or two and research the next appointment. But for the last ten years, he has also taken it upon himself to maintain a guest lectureship at the Seminary three days a week.

Estranged Adventist Couple Bicker over Child

BY JACOB EVERETT

SILVER SPRINGS—For several years, Bri and Spec White have been locked in a bitter battle over their son, Genesis. The couple have spent the last few years painting unflattering images of one another as bad parents. Their marriage was always tense with Bri accusing Spec of being too open while her husband countered that she was too old-school.

Berrien Springs SDA Church Mourns Loss of 25 Potential Seating Spots after Visit by Evangelist

BY STANLEY MATTHEWS

BERRIEN SPRINGS—Though one year has passed since he visited, members of the Berrien Springs Seventh-day Adventist church are still angry at evangelist Ray Closet, whose presence resulted in the loss of 25 potential seating spaces in the sanctuary on each Sabbath morning, as well as the loss of eight potential parking spaces in the lot.