Posted on March 11, 2021
“Over the Bridge” and into a Publication
Psychology and sociology double major Brenna Peterson ’21 rekindled a love for writing in Intro to Creative Writing class—and is now slated to be published.
News and Stories
Posted on March 8, 2021
On Trial: How Generosity Fueled COVID-19 Vaccine Development
Over the last year, Tatenda Makoni ’17 helped run clinical trials for three of the major COVID-19 vaccines. Learn more about the thousands of volunteers who made vaccination against the coronavirus possible.
Posted on March 7, 2021
Lenten Devotional: Rejoice in the Desert
Instead of viewing suffering as inconvenience, could it actually bring us closer to understanding the suffering of Christ? Read the next Lenten devotional.
Posted on March 5, 2021
Ensembles Perform ‘Treasure Chest’ of Music by Black Composers
Gordon's Department of Music aims to advance the work of Black composers beyond Black History Month through performances and in-depth studies of the musical styles.
Posted on March 3, 2021
No One Leaves the Woods Unchanged
From 1996 until present day, a group of independent researchers have put outdoor orientation programs (OOPs), aimed at helping first-year students transition to college, to the test. En masse, they interviewed 36 trip leaders and 1,581 participants to see not only if they had changed, but to determine how.
Posted on March 3, 2021
Jemar Tisby Takes Gordon on ‘Journey of Truth’
When Jemar Tisby gave the final Convocation address of Black History Month, he outlined the three “colors of compromise” that enable racism.
Posted on February 28, 2021
Lenten Devotional: Trust the Voice from Heaven
On the second Sunday of Lent, Professor of New Testament Daniel Darko looks to Psalm 121 and the Gospel of Matthew to identify our true source of hope amid fear.
Posted on February 26, 2021
La Vida’s Secret Recipes: What Makes Freako Butter and GORP Taste So Good?
In celebration of La Vida’s 50th anniversary, La Vida Director of Education and Program Development Nate Hausman unveiled two of La Vida’s iconic secret recipes—GORP and Freako Butter.
Posted on February 24, 2021
A FRAME for Living Well
For Dr. Navid Mahooti, the physical challenges of a La Vida expedition reveal the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Now he promotes tenets of those lessons to patients, helping them live “better, fuller lives.”
Posted on February 23, 2021
A Conservative “Disruptor” Leading the Charge on Racial Reform
Last Friday Gordon College welcomed public official and conservative think-tank president Kay Coles James for a special conversation with President D. Michael Lindsay in honor of Black History Month.
Posted on February 22, 2021
The Tools to Grow
Habits Monika Pfistner ’13 formed through La Vida beckon her outdoors beckon to find originality in her wood and floral design business and to be present in God's creation.
Posted on February 22, 2021
The Meaning Behind the Month
The Bell caught up with four students to find out what Black History Month means to them.