ISSUE 05: KAIROS
ONLINE SECTION ARTICLES
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Melodies to Mourn To: The Melancholic Songs of Portuguese Fado
Fado is a soulful Portuguese music genre that gives voice to grief, loss, and longing—transforming sorrow into shared beauty through heartfelt melodies. Once sung in coastal taverns, it remains a timeless expression of emotional release and human connection.
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Three Honest Reasons to Attend the LLC (From a Former LLC Skeptic)
Formerly unsure about uprooting for a semester in Ottawa, the author shares how the Laurentian Leadership Centre (LLC) exceeded expectations—offering real-world experience, professional connections, and surprising opportunities. Regardless of your major, the LLC opens doors you didn’t know existed and might just change your life.
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A Worthy Epithet
This reflective poem explores the enduring legacy of poetic voices who praised divine goodness through suffering and time, echoing through nature and dreams alike. It honors the "Nature Priest"—a poetic figure who blended spiritual depth with earthly observation, leaving behind words that continue to inspire.
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Walking Back
In this reflective creative piece, the author returns to a childhood forest path and is flooded with memories, grappling with the passage of time and the bittersweet beauty of change. Through nature’s quiet constancy, she finds peace, remembrance, and a gentle invitation to let go while still holding on.
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A Stitch in Time: How Knit and Natter is weaving community
Knit and Natter began as a casual idea and grew into a weekly campus gathering where students and staff connect over crafts and conversation. More than just stitching, it's a space of warmth, mentorship, and meaningful community.
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[COMMUNITY LIVING] Kairos: Seizing the Moment to Build a Greener Future
Trinity Western Environmental Club (TWEC) is hosting Sustainability Week (March 17–22) to educate and engage the community in environmental action. Events include a bat walk, garbage cleanup, bird walk, flower pot painting, and a documentary premiere, culminating in an exclusive networking lunch. Students are invited to join TWEC and take part in shaping a greener future.
GET INVOLVED
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CONTRIBUTE ARTICLES
Got something to say? We’re listening. Share your creativity and let your voice be heard!
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VOLUNTEER
Boost your brand with Mars’ Hill—let’s make it unforgettable!
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ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS
Ready to make an impact? Join the Mars’ Hill crew and let’s create something amazing together!
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ALUMNI PEEPS
Your Mars’ Hill journey doesn’t end at graduation—let’s keep the story going!
