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A change from Czech

Author: Mary Roth • Nov 8th, 2012 • Category: perspectives
A change from Czech Martina Pudelova is a music major from the Czech Republic. Before I left the Czech Republic, I was warned that I might experience some changes here in the United States. I had no idea what they would be, but I thought I was prepared. Now, I'm facing the reality:...

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Maple Leafs in Morocco: Vanessa Jones

Author: Mary Roth • Nov 1st, 2012 • Category: perspectives
Maple Leafs in Morocco: Vanessa Jones Vanessa is senior theater major and writing minor. Aid al-Adha is a big deal for Muslims worldwide. The holiday commemorates the ancient story of Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son, God's intervention, and ultimately, the sacrifice of a ram in the boy's place. Aid...

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Maple Leafs in Morocco: Sam Jones

Author: Mary Roth • Oct 18th, 2012 • Category: perspectives
Maple Leafs in Morocco: Sam Jones By Sam Jones, a senior theater major. From the wobbly back of a camel, to the top of a rust-colored mountain of sand in the Sahara Desert, to vast valleys and forests in the Atlas Mountains sprawling with apes, to leather tanneries and old medinas, to the ancient...

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In remembrance of the pool

Author: Mary Roth • Oct 4th, 2012 • Category: perspectives
In remembrance of the pool The pool is gone. There’s no changing that. My last flame of hope was snuffed out as the bulldozers and heavy rollers methodically filled the would-be pool with dirt, leveled it and covered it with concrete. As the cross country team and I jogged by the broken opening...

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Char Hochstetler: Gratitude for a shared journey

Author: Mary Roth • Oct 4th, 2012 • Category: perspectives
Char Hochstetler: Gratitude for a shared journey My husband once wrote a song with a line that speaks to what I believe: “Life is a journey with each of us longing and searching, but we are not alone … with Jesus on the road.” The thought of life being a journey has become more profound to me over the years. It...

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Maple Leafs in Morocco: Rachel Jantzi

Author: Mary Roth • Oct 4th, 2012 • Category: perspectives
Maple Leafs in Morocco: Rachel Jantzi Have you ever seen an archaeologist holding a piece of ancient ceramic pottery, or, for that matter, excavating an ancient city? It's similar to seeing a four-year-old in Disneyland. That is exactly how I felt when walking into the ancient Roman city of Volubolis...

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Maple Leafs in Morocco: Stuart Graber

Author: Mary Roth • Sep 27th, 2012 • Category: perspectives
While writing this article, I am listenting to DJ Badrdine's "100% Electro Amazing,” a CD I bought on the streets of Meknes.  It is yet another addition to my collection as I search for Morocco’s best electronic music.  I had to abate my search during this past...

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From ‘iChad’ to ‘iDad’

Author: Mary Roth • Sep 27th, 2012 • Category: lead, perspectives
From ‘iChad’ to ‘iDad’ Photo contributed by Chad Coleman Walking around campus today is drastically different for me than it was 10 years ago. Instead of polite nods, gestures or simple friendly “hellos” from those who pass by, I’m more likely to hear things like, “Oh, my, she is...

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Learning to teach in South Korea

Author: Mary Roth • Sep 27th, 2012 • Category: perspectives
Learning to teach in South Korea Photo contributed by Anna Ruth As English majors at Goshen College, we grew familiar with the incredulous question: “So, what are you going to DO with that degree?” Not far behind, of course, was the inevitable follow-up: “Do you want to teach?” Our...

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Maple Leafs in Morocco: Kate Friesen

Author: Mary Roth • Sep 20th, 2012 • Category: perspectives
It’s been a little over a week here in Morocco, but our time has been filled with hundreds of new experiences. Earlier last week, I was lucky enough to experience an event I’d never been to before: a traditional Moroccan wedding. I thought I was in for a normal...

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Giving a voice to Mennonite women’s stories

Author: Mary Roth • Sep 20th, 2012 • Category: perspectives
Giving a voice to Mennonite women’s stories By Emily Kraybill Photo by Erin Iverson In the fall of 2011 I wrote a perspective for The Record titled, “Finding my place at the table: Young women and the church.” I shared about the journey I was on towards figuring out where my place was in the church as a...

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Morocco Maple Leaf: Liz Core

Author: Mary Roth • Sep 12th, 2012 • Category: perspectives
Morocco Maple Leaf: Liz Core Monday night, my three host sisters, my host mother and I walked arm and arm to the local dress shop. Four days deep into Morocco SST, I am feeling welcomed and safe. Yet, able to communicate fluidly with my sisters and mother? Feeling familiar with my surroundings...

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A view from Page One

Author: Mary Roth • Sep 12th, 2012 • Category: perspectives
A view from Page One Photo by Kaeli Evans By Kate Stoltzfus Features Editor You are a cog in a very tight wheel. A blip in overdressed work clothes in a blinding current of flip flops and ethnic beads. The people who sit behind doors half open are at first a mystery, these editors...

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Maple Leafs defeat Marian Knights in three sets

Author: Kaeli Evans and Mary Roth • Oct 11th, 2011 • Category: sports
The Goshen College women’s volleyball team was all smiles on Saturday afternoon after a home game win over the Marian Knights in three sets (25-23, 25-20, 25-20). After losing to Marian last Friday in Indianapolis, the match on Saturday came as a welcome boost to team...

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Arts Alert

Author: Mary Roth • Dec 2nd, 2010 • Category: arts
Arts Alert Thursday: 12/2 7 pm, Meet in KMY Connector Lounge 8 Days of Christmas Friday: 12/3 10 am, Church Chapel Chapel: “Advent Service of Hymns & Scripture,” led by Song Leading class 7:30 pm, Sauder Concert Hall Festival of...

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