Commentary: Is McCain another George... Aug 20, 2008
Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, at Messiah College in Pennsylvania, McCain didn't bother to show up. Now I know why. (CNN -- Law)
The Importance Of Rick Warren's Event Aug 16, 2008
During the Democratic primaries, at that point where Obama and Hillary Clinton were barely on speaking terms, both appeared at Messiah College, an evangelical school in Pennsylvania. Politically, the joint appearance is good news for both candidates -- but better news for Obama. (CBS News)
When Olympia Dukakis calls, you hop a plane Jul 27, 2008
Fripp has been singing since she was 12, and has a long resume, everything from opera to gospel and Gershwin with the New Haven Symphony, Orchestra New England, the Shubert Opera Chorus and on stage as Clara in "Porgy and Bess" and Emilia in "Otello." The soprano has toured both Europe and the United States, and studied with some of the finest vocal teachers both at Messiah College in Pennsylvania, and at The Hartt School at the University of Hartford. Both women are educators. (New Haven Register, CT)
Former St. Francis marathoner Brian Sell likes his chances in Beijing Jul 27, 2008
and graduate of North Bedford County High School first attended Messiah College before making another of those fortuitous detours. He transferred to St. Francis, where Donner's coaching and the hills around Loretto helped him improve. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Private colleges offer data (2) Jul 26, 2008
Wilson College and other private colleges, including Dickinson College and Messiah College, are participating in a national Web site that gives statistical data, mostly in the form of bar graphs and pie charts, to help students and their parents compare colleges ... Representatives from Messiah College could not be reached for comment. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Movers & Shakers (July 21) Jul 21, 2008
She received a bachelor s degree in health science there in 2006 and a bachelor s degree in pre-medicine from Messiah College in Grantham, Pa. in 2003. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
WINCHESTERS BEST AND BRIGHTEST, July 17 edition Jul 19, 2008
He will attend Messiah College in Pennsylvania this fall. Jeffrey Dowling graduated from Lexington Christian Academy with the Class of 2008. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Saturday's Sentinel police reports (27) Jul 7, 2008
Upper Allen Township police are investigating tire slashings on three vehicles at Messiah College sometime overnight between Monday and Tuesday ... All of the victims are Messiah College students, according to police. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Firecracker set to go around the robin Jul 3, 2008
The field situation is tough, said Rickenbach, who had issues landing fields at Dickinson College and Messiah College last year. When we have a round robin we can squeeze the whole series into two fields. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Sentinel Morning Update: Fact-finder meets with Big Spring board, teachers Jul 1, 2008
Boddy knows hes going to be murdered, but hes OK with it, said Robinson, a sophomore at Messiah College. He knows its part of the game so dont be sad. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Former rivals take first public step toward unity Jun 27, 2008
Hillary Clinton (D-NY) during the Compassion Forum at Messiah College April 13, 2008 in Grantham, Pennsylvania. (John Zeedick, Getty Images) Obama assured the group he would help Clinton retire her debt, an announcement that drew a standing ovation in the room, according to participants. (FOX23.com, OK)
Obama, Clinton to meet with fundraisers Jun 26, 2008
Hillary Clinton (D-NY) during the Compassion Forum at Messiah College April 13, 2008 in Grantham, Pennsylvania. (John Zeedick, Getty Images) WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrats will be doing some more fence-mending today after their bruising battle for the party's presidential nomination. (FOX23.com, OK)
The ACORN Obama Knows Jun 25, 2008
Location: VA Reply # 50 Date: Jun 25, 2008 - 8:21 AM EST Obama on National Security 2 "Islam can be compatible with the modern world. It can be a partner with the Christian h ist faiths in trying to create a better world." Barak Obama 2008 Democratic Compassion Forum at Messiah College Apr 13, 2008. compatible = capable of existing together in harmony. (Townhall.com)
The cost of Olympic dreams Jun 22, 2008
He was an All-American goalkeeper for Messiah College and helped them win their first NCAA Division III national soccer championship. In 2002, he was a NCAA Division III decathlon champion. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Obama, Hillary Clinton to campaign together Jun 21, 2008
Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., share the stage at the Compassion Forum held at Messiah College in Grantham, Pa. ELECTION 2008 The Road to the White House. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Russell C. McLucas Scholarships Awarded Jun 7, 2008
A 2005 graduate of Messiah College, Keefer completed her secondary education at James Buchanan High School. She is the daughter of Glenn and Jody Keefer of Mercersburg and the grand-daughter of Mildred Truax of McConnellsburg. (Fulton County News, PA)
Clinton and Obama hold secret meeting Jun 6, 2008
Hillary Clinton (D-NY) during the Compassion Forum at Messiah College April 13, 2008 in Grantham, Pennsylvania. (John Zeedick, Getty Images) WASHINGTON (AP) - Hillary Rodham Clinton and likely Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama have met privately to talk about uniting the Democratic Party. (FOX23.com, OK)
Head of the class Jun 1, 2008
Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School seniors will be graduating at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 9, at Messiah College. Shippensburg Area Senior High School commencement will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 6, at the Luhrs Performing Arts Center on the Shippensburg University campus. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Police investigate tire slashing at Messiah May 14, 2008
Upper Allen Township police is investigating tire slashing on three vehicles at Messiah College sometime overnight between Monday and Tuesday, according to police. Police received a report of criminal mischief on the campus of Messiah College in the 400 block of College Avenue, and police found three vehicles that had two tires slashed on each vehicle, police say ... All of the victims were Messiah College students, according to police. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Several institutions of higher learning in area (40) May 3, 2008
For example, Messiah College sponsors a cultural series and Susquehanna Valley Lyceum speaker series every year with internationally-known artists and speakers ... Messiah College, along Yellow Breeches Creek in Upper Allen Township, emphasizes the integration of a liberal arts education with a commitment to Christian values ... Visit Messiah College on the web at. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
The Pastor Parses Obama May 2, 2008
During the Democratic Compassion Forum at Messiah College on April 13, Obama turned another nice phrase when he defined for the audience the precise point at which -- in his generous view -- freedom of speech and the right to privacy intersect. "And those who are opposed to abortion, I think, should continue to be able to lawfully object and try to change the laws," he said. (Townhall.com)
Faith, Democrats, and Double Standards Apr 23, 2008
On Sunday, April 13th, the Democratic Presidential candidates celebrated the Lords Day by participating in a Compassion Summit at Messiah College in Grantham, Pennsylvania ... On Sunday, April 13th, the Democratic Presidential candidates celebrated the Lords Day by participating in a Compassion Summit at Messiah College in Grantham, Pennsylvania. (Townhall.com)
Dickinson baseball clips Falcons, 6-3 Apr 22, 2008
The Dickinson College baseball team used timely hitting and solid pitching in defeating Messiah College Monday afternoon at MacPhail Field ... The Messiah College softball team used a pair of solid pitching performances to stop Dickinson 2-1 and 7-2 ... The Red Devils are scheduled to be at Messiah College on Monday afternoon. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
2 comments Apr 18, 2008
Beware when politicians talk about compassion, especially when they hold a Compassion Forum to do it, which is what they did at the appropriately named Messiah College near Harrisburg, Pa. Politicians identify with the messianic because they think they are God s gift to America. (Human Events Online)
Key Debate Tonight Apr 17, 2008
as they participate in a Compassion Forum at Messiah College, in Grantham, Pa. April 13, 2008. (CBS News)
Closing the Gap on God Apr 17, 2008
John McCain skipped the forum on faith at Messiah College ... John McCain skipped the forum on faith at Messiah College. (Townhall.com)
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)
