Dan MacAlpine Gives Some Tips

WENHAM, MA— 

Gordon College's journalism class got to hear Dan MacAlpine's 9 steps to being a good journalist today. The Ipswich Chronicle editor was the guest speaker.

Broadcasting What's Right

When dogs and fire hoses are used to stop fellow human beings from doing what they believe is right, journalists know it is their duty to report and show the rest of the world what is going on. The Civil Rights Movement that started in the 1950s was a violent, sad part of American history. This was a movement of blacks protesting and marching for equality. The American people would not have known what was happening were it not for the faithful journalists that put themselves in the line of danger to bring the chaos to the peoples homes. TV's around first the U.S., and then the world saw what the American government was doing to those of different color. This era in America's history brought on new ways of reporting, and the fight for what's right brought a moment of peace.

Gordon Alum Offer Advice to Next Generation

By: Angela Rodriguez

WENHAM, MA— When alumni offer advice to new grads, it’s good to listen. Gordon College’s homecoming has brought old faces back to the campus, and they’ve been able to give advice to the students who are about to enter the real world.

“No story is too small.” Jon Phelps, graduate of Gordon College year 2008, said when he spoke with Professor Jo Kadlecek’s journalism class. He was a guest speaker giving advice to those wanting to become journalists. Phelps spoke on the challenge it was to become a reporter, and getting established. Phelps also said that despite the challenge of writing on deadline, or figuring out what is a good story, no story is too small to report for the viewers.

The journalism class also had Mariwyn Light, graduate of 2009, as a guest speaker. She spoke about her life as a grad student in El Paso, Texas. “How do we as Americans and Christians invest in our neighbors?” Light asked as she spoke on the immigration struggle that is an everyday occurrence in El Paso. She spoke on the need of not thinking about the question of whether or not to put up a fence to keep the immigrants out, but to think about their lives as neighbors. Besides this important advice, Light also told the class to embrace their Senior Seminar projects, because it will prepare them for future presentations throughout their lives.

“Learn about the Father’s love.” Said Russ Steponic, Gordon Alum of 1989, when he spoke at the College’s Convocation chapel on October 8^th. Steponic, along with a few other alumni, spoke at the Homecoming chapel about their current lives, and how Gordon has shaped them into the people they are today. Steponic is a teacher of math and computer science in Bahrain. He spoke of his time at Gordon, and how when he was a student, he was encouraged by professors and mentors on campus to seek after God. He spoke those same words to the students in chapel, and to embrace the wonder and beauty of God since it can be seen everywhere on campus. 

Peace Comes to Gordon College

By: Angela Rodriguez


WENHAM, MA-- When students at Gordon College think about the world outside of their little bubble, they aren’t automatically drawn to the need for peace. But perhaps it is time Gordon students and the rest of the Christian community realizes the need for peacemakers.

On September 21^st Gordon College observed the International Day of Peace in a different way than the rest of the world. The Department of Sociology and Social Work at Gordon College used this opportunity to launch their new minor, Peace and Conflict Transformation. Special guest Dr. David Steele, an expert on peace and conflict transformation, spoke to the students in chapel, and in discussions about the need for peacemakers during this time of turmoil. 

Good Night, And Good Luck

By: Angela Rodriguez


This saying, “Good Night, and Good Luck” has long been one of my favorites. As a child I read about the famous Newscaster that I wished to be like when I was older, and Edward R. Murrow has been an inspiration. This movie portrays the important life Murrow lived, and it was great to see how positive the media can be.

Murrow and his coworkers at CBS knew what was important for the people of the U.S. to hear, and they did it despite the ever-present concern that they could be seen as communists. Set in a time when Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy had set fire to the Americans way of thinking by accusing everyone and anyone of being a communist, Murrow lived the life of an honest broadcast journalist. He knew his obligation was to the people and to tell them the true and accurate facts, so he did what he knew was right. 

Because of Murrow's stand on telling the truth, he helped expose Senator McCarthy for the true person he was. Murrow is an inspiration to all who hope to become honest journalists.  

Christian Vega Finds New Opportunities at Gordon

By: Angela Rodriguez

WENHAM, MA-- Christian Vega, 20, didn’t know what he was getting into when he first came to Gordon College from Miami, FL. “I wanted to play soccer and go to a Christian College,” he said. “My opinions’ probably going to change when it gets cold.”

Vega, a Sophomore Business Administration major, came to visit Gordon a few times last spring, and got connected with the Men’s Soccer coach and team. He had been at Valencia Community College in Orlando before transferring here. His friend Kasia Jezequel, 20, a Junior History and Education major, recommended Gordon. Jezequel and Vega are friends from Miami, and went to the same high school. “We had been talking about soccer since he’s been playing forever, and I knew the coach. I wanted to plug him into a good Christian school,” Jezequel said.

Vega said he was interested in Gordon because of soccer, but didn’t know schools like this existed. “I think it’s gorgeous. It’s quiet, peaceful, and not crowded compared to the other schools I visited.” Vega said. He likes the people and new friends he’s made on the soccer team and in his classes, and is getting involved with all that Gordon has to offer. Besides all that is available on campus, he is able to go into Boston and see a different part of the country. “I’m able to go in and hang with my friends from home that have come to Boston. I see them more now than I ever did at home.”

Aside from the aesthetics of Gordon, Vega said he appreciates the spiritual side of Gordon. “The people are crazy how they have such a strong religious background. You don’t see that in colleges where I’m from.” He feels like he is able to get connected with other Christians on campus.

Slave Trade Comes to Gordon

By: Angela Rodriguez


WENHAM, MA-- Gordon College students, faculty, and staff had the privilege of learning about the present day slave trade this past week. Jody Hassett Sanchez is a film documentarian who recently did a film on the life of three people who help out those who have struggled with or been apart of slavery. "Slavery is illegal, but there's more slavery today then ever before." Sanchez made many students wonder about the cause that so many have forgotten about, or never known of. The need to take action is now, and a community of Christians can make that move to better the world we live in.