Grace and Reconciliation

GCU Global Outreach fosters healing through ministry 05:10 By Dylan VanderLeest The dusty, breaking-down Glendale apartment complex holds refugee families from Central Africa and Afghanistan who do not get along. Their kids get into fights, their teens are forbidden to date each other, and the adults glare at each other from their porches. Broken glass…Continue Reading Grace and Reconciliation

Where Are They Now

Students Inspiring Students scholarship recipients give back. By Sara Riley Blanca Santillan gazes around her office, her eyes fresh with tears of gratitude. The Grand Canyon University grad points to a photo from high school and smiles. “That’s the picture of when I first got the scholarship…. so I always have a constant reminder that…Continue Reading Where Are They Now

Grace and Reconciliation

GCU Global Outreach fosters healing through ministry By Dylan Vander Leest The dusty, breaking-down Glendale apartment complex holds refugee families from Central Africa and Afghanistan who do not get along. Their kids get into fights, their teens are forbidden from dating each other, and the adults glare at each other from their porches. Broken glass…Continue Reading Grace and Reconciliation

Beyond the Classroom

Making College Dreams Reality for Phoenix Students By Danielle Lund At first glance, the Grand Canyon University Learning Lounge looks like any other afterschool center. Tutors, called Leads, sit at round tables in plastic, purple rolling chairs, waiting for students to arrive. The hum of the air conditioning fills the large space as kids slowly…Continue Reading Beyond the Classroom

Defenders of Faith

Few become many in apologetics at Grand Canyon University By Kaitlyn Busse Only four were left. Four men struggling to figure out the future of their club and faith. The club was dying, and they began to question if it was even worth saving. They couldn’t escape the facts:  the current club officers were seniors…Continue Reading Defenders of Faith

Cactus – Next Steps

Next Steps While the future doesn’t look bright for Arizona’s saguaros, there is still hope. According to Hernandez, replacing and planting more is the key to saving Arizona’s beloved saguaros. ​“If we are going to do something, we need to start acting,” said Hernandez. “If we want to preserve saguaros in the Valley, we need…Continue Reading Cactus – Next Steps

Cactus – Protection

Protection To protect saguaros, lawmakers are finding ways to help Arizona’s environment. Unlike other plants, there are strict laws in place to protect saguaros from harm. In Arizona, it is a felony to vandalize or cut down saguaros. Perpetrators can face many years in prison, depending on the judge and the person’s record. ​There are…Continue Reading Cactus – Protection