Westwood grads earn track and field honors Apr 17, 2008
And Adrian Macdonald, a sophomore at Gettysburg, was fourth in the 1,500 meters at the Messiah College Invitational with a time of 4:07. 23. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Democrats work to woo back Catholic vote Apr 16, 2008
On Sunday, the Democratic candidates appeared separately at a forum at Messiah College in Grantham, Pennsylvania, for a televised discussion of poverty, health care, energy prices and the rest of the party's policy agenda as moral and spiritual issues. The forum also offered Obama a chance to note that he had once attended Catholic school, and Clinton a chance to praise the Vatican as "the first carbon-neutral state in the world.". (International Herald Tribune)
Clinton and Obama Defend Faith at Compassion Forum Apr 16, 2008
At Messiah College near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, both candidates were given ample time to answer questions from CNN hosts Campbell Brown and Joe Meacham, as well as various religious leaders in the audience. According to a February 2008 Gallup poll, Clinton holds a significant lead over Obama among highly religious white Democrats and Clinton is expected to win the Pennsylvania primary, though her lead continues to diminish slowly. (Human Events Online)
The Dems' Delicate Dance on Faith Apr 16, 2008
Hillary Clinton greets Barack Obama while taking part in The Compassion Forum at Messiah College in Grantham, Pennsylvania, on April 13, 2008. Mike Mergen / Bloomberg News / Landov Article Tools. (Time.com)
Obama's Anti-Abortion Supporters Apr 15, 2008
speaks at the Compassion Forum at Messiah College in Grantham, Pa ... Asked last night at a nationally televised forum on religious and moral values if there can be "common ground" on abortion, Obama said that "people of good will can exist on both sides." With Casey watching from the audience at Messiah College outside Harrisburg, Pa. (CBS News)
NYT: Candidates vie for Catholic vote Apr 15, 2008
On Sunday, the Democratic candidates appeared separately at a forum at Messiah College in Grantham, Pa. for a televised discussion of poverty, health care, energy prices and the rest of the partys policy agenda as moral and spiritual issues. (MSNBC -- Race)
At Messiah, a question of faith Apr 15, 2008
Messiah College students said they were excited to become, for one night at least, the center of the historic primary race between senators Barack Obama, D-Ill ... The two candidates, who appeared separately at Messiah College in Grantham, responded to questions that ranged from abortion and abstinence education to whether they thought God wanted them to be president. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
VIDEO: Students give their take on compassion forum Apr 15, 2008
While students, faculty and guests who received the limited number of tickets into the Compassion Forum Sunday night packed the Eisenhower Campus Center, Messiah College students and visitors flocked to an on-campus building to see the CNN telecast of the forum. About 500 students were in attendance, watching Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton as they talked about religion and politics via a large projection screen and multiple televisions on two floors. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Obama lashes out at Clinton after "bitter" weekend Apr 15, 2008
as they participate in a Compassion Forum at Messiah College Sunday ... Obamas comments came up later Sunday in a forum on faith and values at Pennsylvanias Messiah College. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Faith, hope and shove Apr 15, 2008
In a forum like the Messiah College in Grantham, Pennsylvania, before the nation's religious leaders, Senator Clinton dialled down the temperature but still called the comments "elitist, out of touch and, frankly patronising". Senator Obama, who has spent two days explaining, apologising, and trying to move on, made it clear he did not think Senator Clinton was being very Christian in harping on about them. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
John Baer: At forum on faith, the Dems find redemption Apr 15, 2008
This was at that Democrats-meet-God event Sunday night on the campus of a not-so-subtly named rural religious school, Messiah College, in central Pennsylvania just south of Harrisburg. The unusual gig put rivals Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, first one, then the other, in the hot seat of talking about their spiritual sides. (Philadelphia Daily News)
Obama Lashes Out at Clinton Apr 15, 2008
Obama's comments came up later Sunday in a forum on faith and values at Pennsylvania's Messiah College. "What I was saying is that when economic hardship hits in these communities, what people have is they've got family, they've got their faith, they've got the traditions that have been passed onto them from generation to generation," Obama said at the forum, which was televised on CNN. "Those aren't bad things. That's what they have left.". (Newsmax)
After bitter week, candidates shake hands at religion forum Apr 15, 2008
The two candidates appeared separately at Messiah College near Harrisburg, Pa. and briefly met as Clinton left the stage and Obama took her place. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Clinton And Obama Take Time To Talk Faith Apr 14, 2008
as they participate in a Compassion Forum at Messiah College, in Grantham, Pa ... The two candidates appeared separately at Messiah College near Harrisburg, Pa. (CBS News)
Clinton, Obama discuss faith ahead of Pa. vote Apr 14, 2008
The two were questioned separately during the forum at Messiah College near Harrisburg, Pa. which was broadcast live on CNN. The audience included religious leaders from many faiths. (Boston Globe)
Democrat rivals defend abortion Apr 14, 2008
The two candidates were questioned separately at the forum at Messiah College near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, which was broadcast nationally on CNN.. The invited audience included leaders from several different faiths who asked questions on abortion, euthanasia, HIV/Aids and the presence of God in the candidates' lives. (BBC News -- Americas)
Clinton, Obama give personal takes on faith Apr 14, 2008
But in separate appearances at Faith in Public Life's Compassion Forum at Messiah College -- only the second such event in Democratic presidential campaign history -- both spoke of their faith in starkly personal terms. On a day when her campaign released a new ad talking about her struggles to "climb the mountain," Clinton told CNN's Campbell Brown and Newsweek's Jon Meacham. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Clinton, Obama spar over words and faith at forum Apr 14, 2008
The Democratic contenders addressed the Compassion Forum at Messiah College here, one after the other. Their cold, quick encounter as they traded places on the stage reflected the hostility between them over the past two days as Clinton has repeatedly hammered Obama for remarks he made at a San Francisco fundraiser suggesting that some voters turned to religion and guns as consolation for their bitterness about their economic hardship. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Clinton keeps alive Obama's comments about bitter voters in small towns Apr 14, 2008
The debate over Obama's words was likely to continue Sunday evening as both candidates scheduled separate appearances at forum on faith and values at Messiah College near Harrisburg, Pa. that was being televised nationally by CNN, as well as in their debate Wednesday night in Philadelphia. (Anchorage Daily News)
Nation turns eyes to Messiah College forum Apr 14, 2008
Jan Louszczek of Cleair Brothers Audio Co. watches as part of his crew moves wires for tonights Compassion Forum at Messiah College ... Local Messiah College ... Messiah College hummed with activity Saturday afternoon as the 2,800-student campus prepared to host The Compassion Forum and, with it, the attention that goes with a hotly contested national presidential campaign. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
U.S. Democrats wrangle over words and beliefs Apr 14, 2008
Senators Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama exchange greetings at Messiah College in Grantham, Pennsylvania Sunday ... The Democratic contenders addressed the Compassion Forum at Messiah College here, one after the other. (International Herald Tribune)
Clinton And Obama Take Time To Talk Faith Apr 14, 2008
as they participate in a Compassion Forum at Messiah College, in Grantham, Pa ... The two candidates appeared separately at Messiah College near Harrisburg, Pa. (CBS News -- 60 minutes II)
Obama's 'bitter' remarks give Clinton an opening Apr 14, 2008
Obama was likely to be questioned further about his remarks Sunday evening when he and Clinton make separate appearances at a forum on religious faith at Messiah College near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, that will be nationally televised on CNN. Republican nominee-in-waiting John McCain declined an invitation to the forum. At issue are comments Obama made privately at a fundraiser in San Francisco a week ago. (Munster Times, IN)
Democrats quizzed on God, faith Apr 14, 2008
Barack Obama shake hands during the Compassion Forum at Messiah College last night ... Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton celebrated it, as part of a nationally televised discussion about issues of faith called the Compassion Forum at Messiah College. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Clinton blasts Obama over religion Apr 14, 2008
Democratic Presidential candidate US Senator Hillary Clinton addresses The Compassion Forum at the Messiah College in Grantham, Pennsylvania, April 13, 2008. AFP PHOTO/Emmanuel Dunand. (iAfrica.com)
Clinton, Obama discuss faith in a Compassion Forum Apr 14, 2008
Hillary Clinton (D-NY) during the Compassion Forum at Messiah College April 13, 2008 in Grantham, Pennsylvania. (John Zeedick, Getty Images) GRANTHAM, Pennsylvania (AP) - Senator Hillary Clinton says the notion held by some that the Democratic Party is elitist needs to be recognized and overcome. (FOX23.com, OK)
Obama and Clinton speak out about faith Apr 14, 2008
"You know, the Democratic Party, to be very blunt about it, has been viewed as a party that didn't understand and respect the values and the way of life of so many of our fellow Americans," Clinton told an audience at Messiah College, near Harrisburg. "And I think it's important that we make clear that we believe people are people of faith because it is part of their whole being; it is what gives them meaning in life, through good times and bad times." Obama countered that his comments about... (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Democrat debates: One year later it's Clinton vs. Obama Apr 14, 2008
as they participate in a Compassion Forum at Messiah College, in Grantham, Pa. Guidelines: You share in the USA TODAY community, so please keep your comments smart and civil. (USA Today)
Clinton brands Obama 'elitist' Apr 14, 2008
Hillary Rodham Clinton talks about her faith Sunday at Messiah College in Grantham, Pa ... Both Clinton and Obama described their religious faith at a forum at Messiah College near Harrisburg, Pa. (USA Today)
Clinton Says Obama's `Bitter' Remark Repeats Mistakes Made by Gore, Kerry Apr 14, 2008
Obama and Clinton spoke on issues ranging from abortion to the role of religion in their lives during the forum at Messiah College in Grantham, Pennsylvania. Both reaffirmed their support for abortion rights while saying they understood how the issue can divide Americans. (Bloomberg -- US)
Democratic Forum Focuses on Faith Apr 14, 2008
Clinton is speaking at The Compassion Forum at Messiah College near Harrisburg, Pa. Sunday evening. (Newsmax)
Nation turns eyes to Messiah College forum Apr 13, 2008
Jan Louszczek of Cleair Brothers Audio Co. watches as part of his crew moves wires for tonights Compassion Forum at Messiah College ... Messiah College hummed with activity Saturday afternoon as the 2,800-student campus prepared to host The Compassion Forum and, with it, the attention that goes with a hotly contested national presidential campaign. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Furor over Obama 'small town' quotes Apr 13, 2008
In an interview published yesterday, Geoffrey Garin, a senior Clinton adviser, told Greg Sargent of the Web site Talking Points Memo that the statements would be "fair game'' for political ads and for arguments to the uncommitted superdelegates courted by both campaigns. "These are the kinds of attitudes that have created a gulf between Democrats and lots of small-town and heartland voters that we've been working very, very hard to bridge," Mr. Garin said. Mr. Obama and Mrs. Clinton will have an... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Barclay cleared on rape charges Apr 12, 2008
20-year-old charged with making false rape claim was former Messiah College student ... Messiah College has confirmed that the man charged Thursday with making a false rape accusation against former Cumberland County Commissioner Bruce Barclay was a former student at the college ... We can confirm that William McCurdy was a student at Messiah College, said Beth Lorow, assistant director of public relations. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Barclay to continue cooperating with authorities (2) Apr 12, 2008
His accuser has been identified as a fomer student at Messiah College ... McCurdy, a resident of Berks County, was also a former student at Messiah College ... We can confirm that William McCurdy was a student at Messiah College, said Beth Lorow, assistant director of public relations. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Faith at forefront of presidential forum Apr 12, 2008
Messiah College, an evangelical Christian institution near Harrisburg, Pa. is the host site. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Is extended race hurting Democrats? Apr 11, 2008
Before next week's Democratic presidential candidates debate in Philadelphia, Mrs. Clinton and Mr. Obama will participate in a live, 90-minute forum on faith issues airing Sunday at 8 p.m. on CNN from Messiah College near Harrisburg. And for something a little different, Mr. Obama will talk basketball with Bryant Gumbel on HBO's "Real Sports" at 10 p.m. Tuesday. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Candidates Talk Religion, Diss Science Apr 11, 2008
The two remaining Democratic presidential candidates recently agreed to participate in the Compassion Forum, scheduled for April 13 at Messiah College in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Billed as a conversation on faith and values, the event will be broadcast by the Church Communication Network. (ABC News)
KIZ seeking to kick-start businesses with students (3) Apr 9, 2008
The Harrisburg area Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) will include Dickinson College, Shippensburg University, Messiah College, Hershey Medical Center, Penn State Harrisburg, Central Pennsylvania College, Harrisburg University, and Harrisburg Area Community College. The initiative plans to establish partnerships between higher education, business and the community to promote business by using a 250,000 grant awarded for Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Viewpoint: Blinded by the right Apr 9, 2008
On Monday, presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton and presidential really-hopeful Barack Obama announced that they would take part in a "compassion forum" at Messiah College in Pennsylvania on April 13. CNN plans on being the exclusive broadcaster for this "wide-ranging and 'probing' discussion of policies related to moral issues," according to a press release from the network. (The Daily Texan, TX)
Local colleges tackle student loan issues Apr 7, 2008
One of those schools is Messiah College, which relied on direct lending only up until the 2007-2008 school year, when it started offering the FFELP option. We have been a direct loan school for 12 years now, said Greg Gearhart, financial aid director at Messiah. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Students simulate minefield (1) Apr 6, 2008
Four Messiah College students designed the setup simulating land mine detonation on a 12-by-12-foot cardboard contoured floor mat covered with Astroturf ... Messiah College students Mark Graybill, seated, Brian Thompson, back left and Nathan Shaffer created a simulated land mine field, shown behind them and partially completed ... The students are members of a campus group called Messiah College Landmine Action Project and were invited to Washington after demonstrating their project to Marshall... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Obama, Clinton to visit Messiah College Apr 5, 2008
Messiah College announced Friday that Senator Barack Obama has joined Senator Hillary Clinton in accepting an invitation to a Presidential Compassion Forum on April 13. The college has said that Senator John McCain, who is also invited, has thus far declined. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Todd J. Breitenbach (1) Apr 4, 2008
He recently was given the Youth Service Award by the Carlisle Family YMCA, and this summer was a Special Olympics buddy at Messiah College. Syndication: Best viewed with. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Local College Roundup Apr 2, 2008
A near two and a half hour delay didnt adversely affect the Messiah College softball team Tuesday afternoon, as the Falcons handed host Gettysburg College an 8-5 defeat in truncated circumstances. Originally scheduled for a double-header, Messiah (11-11, 1-0) was supposed to face the Bullets at 3 p.m. Sopping wet field conditions delayed the start of play until nearly 5:30 p.m., however, with hopes of a double-dip long removed. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Hrusovsky Awarded Post Graduate Scholarship for Career in Athletics Apr 1, 2008
Hope College Carolyn Hrusovsky, Bowling Green State University Katie McKee, University of Redlands Jennifer Myhre, Messiah College Rebekah Porter, University of New Hampshire Natalie Schembra, Coker College Christin Shibley, San Diego State University Krystal Stein, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Ashley Thomas, Louisiana State University Rachel Zollner, Metropolitan State College of Denver. Portions of this release was taken from the NCAA.org website. (Bgsufalcons.com)
BHS graduate Sarah Jockers helps Howard Payne claim national title Mar 29, 2008
Howard Payne capped its outstanding season last Saturday by defeating Messiah College (Pa. 68-54, at Hope College s DeVos Fieldhouse in Holland, Mich. (Boerne Star, TX)
Christin Shibley Receives NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Mar 28, 2008
Women's Awardees - San Diego State Julie Abaray - Missouri Lauren Askey - Lynchburg College Jillian Austin - Loyola Marymount Amanda Friedline - Hope College Carolyn Hrusovsky - Bowling Green Katie McKee - Redlands Jennifer Myhre - Messiah College Rebekah Porter - New Hampshire Natalie Schembra - Coker College Krystal Stein - Southern Illinois Ashley Thomas - LSU Rachel Zollner - Metro State. (Goaztecs.com)
Bill Clinton to speak at Dickinson Thursday; Hillary accepts Messiah invite Mar 27, 2008
Hillary Clinton became the first candidate Tuesday to accept an invitation from Messiah College to participate in an on-campus bipartisan presidential candidate forum next month. The April 13 Compassion Forum will provide the opportunity for candidates to discuss how their faith and moral convictions affect their positions on important issues, college officials say. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Hot ShotsBoys lacrosse teams aiming for a championship Mar 27, 2008
Senior defender Matt Everhart (Messiah College) is the most experienced on a backline that includes juniors Mike Zwingelberg and Matt Tabler. Junior Mike Bands, a transfer from Cardinal Gibbons, will see plenty of work with the defense, and junior Alex Bragg and sophomore Nick Gallina shoulder the load in goal. (Catonsville Times, MD)
Kaufman top runner Mar 25, 2008
Cory Kaufman, a sophomore runner for the Messiah College cross county and indoor track teams, won the indoor mile at the Middle Atlantic Conference championships held March 1 at Susquehanna University. Kaufman took top honors in the event with a time of 4:26. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Women's Basketball: Falcons falter in final Mar 23, 2008
Messiah College s women s basketball team learned Saturday night that you can t always get what you want. Or deserve. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Messiah wins in Final Four game Mar 22, 2008
The Messiah College women's basketball team won 80-60 in its Div. III Final Four game against Oglethorpe Friday night. Check back later or see Saturday's Sentinel for complete game coverage. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Local College Roundup: Dickinson lacrosse routs York Mar 19, 2008
The Messiah College baseball team defeated Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts by a 14-7 score Tuesay in Orlando, Florida ... The Messiah College softball team lost to Montclair State University by a 0-5 score and lost to Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham by a 7-2 score Tuesday in Florida. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
NCAA Division III Women's Basketball: Messiah advances to Final Four Mar 16, 2008
A big second-half push helped the Messiah women's basketball team past Tufts 55-49 in the NCAA Division III women's basketball sectional finals at Messiah College. The win sends the Falcons to their first NCAA Final Four since 2001, when Messiah finished as the national runner-up. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Bus carrying kindergarten age children hit in Upper Allen Township Mar 15, 2008
Messiah College Department of Safety, Middlesex Township police, Interstate Towing and Upper Allen fire police assisted at the scene, police said. More News. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Devine divine as BU routs UMBC Mar 15, 2008
Tufts will play Messiah College, a 73-61 winner over Rochester. Amherst College hung with defending national champion and sixth-ranked DePauw (28-3) for 40 minutes, but the Lord Jeffs couldn't close it out, ending their season with a 68-63 loss in Whitewater, Wis. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
JHU Baseball Season Opener Postponed Mar 1, 2008
Hopkins will now open its 2008 season on Tuesday, March 4th against Messiah College. First pitch of that contest is scheduled for 3 p.m. at JHU Baseball Field. (Hopkinssports.com)
Reds organizational preview Feb 28, 2008
Chris Heisey, OF This 17th-rounder out of Messiah College in Pennsylvania in 2006 combined to hit. 295 with 10 homers, 51 RBIs and 22 steals at Dayton and Sarasota in his first full season. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Local sports roundup: Napoli, Evans, Dickey garner top seeds in Class AAA Feb 18, 2008
Bridgewater, VA Despite having yet to practice or play outdoors in the calendar year, the 2008 season got off to a pretty good start for the Messiah College baseball team Saturday, as the Falcons swept Eastern Mennonite University by 5-3 and 3-2 scores. Playing in sunshine and 45-degree temperatures at nearby Bridgewater College s Jopson Field EMU s playing surface was in less-than-ideal condition first-year head coach Bryan Engle made his coaching debut count, as Messiah committed just... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Washington Sunday: Wayneburg hires wrestling coaches Feb 17, 2008
Prior to this season, Headlee had been coaching wrestling since he graduated from Messiah College in 1982. "Once you get the sport of wrestling in your blood, it's hard to step away," said Headlee. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Colonels hit century mark in romp over Delaware Valley Feb 10, 2008
Visiting 26th ranked Messiah College built a 15-6 lead and held off a late King s charge as the Falcons held on for an 18-17 victory Saturday in Scandlon Gymnasium. In the first match at 125, King s Ricky Dorsey score a first period takedown but Bryce Steve countered with a quick reversal and two near fall points before posting a 7-2 victory. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Crew on diverted flight praised Feb 1, 2008
Twenty-four students and two faculty members from Messiah College, a 3,000-student Christian school near Harrisburg, Pa. were returning from three weeks of studying in the Caribbean. (The Palm Beach Post)
Students prayed as damaged airliner headed to PBIA Feb 1, 2008
"A little after that, they came on the PA and said we need to make an emergency landing because there's smoke in the cockpit." Twenty four students and two faculty members from Messiah College, a 3,000-student Christian school near Harrisburg, Pa. were returning from three weeks of studying in the Caribbean. (The Palm Beach Post)
College Basketball: Messiah sweeps Lycoming Jan 31, 2008
Messiah College hosted Lycoming College in a women/men doubleheader and sent Lycoming home with losses in both games. The Falcon women won 60-47 while the men rallied to win 79-68 in the nightcap at Brubaker Auditorium. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
