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Keeney Peace Lecturer looks back on 50 years of peace activism

Posted by Staff on April 15, 2023 - 6:33am

During Bluffton University’s annual Keeney Peace Lecture, Rev. Valerie Bridgman shared, “What is Peace When You Feel Like Fighting: Reflections of a Womanist Biblical Scholar.”

During the April 4 presentation, Bridgman looked back on her 50 years of experience as a peace activist. Ordained in 1977, she is the dean and vice president of academic affairs at Methodist Theological School in Ohio (MTSO) where she also serves as an associate professor of homiletics and Hebrew Bible.

At the onset of the presentation, Bridgman explained, “I am living the history I am thinking about.”

She shared several stories from her life including the integration of schools during her childhood, leading MTSO during a difficult transition at the seminary, and interacting with young gang members in Austin and Memphis.

Focusing on her experiences in Texas, Bridgman shared about an invitation to join the gang task force for the county, but she quickly realized the task force was more interested in policing young people rather than helping young people. Instead, she got to know about their lives—their names, their families, their struggles.

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Drive carefully, construction zone

Posted by Paula Scott on April 15, 2023 - 5:49am

This week Bluffton roads saw a proliferation of heavy equipment, construction workers and lane restrictions. Curb, driveway and miscellaneous pavement replacement on Main is taking place as well as the realignment of Bentley Rd. at Main St. AEP work on Jefferson St. will require a detour. Take a deep breath and take it easy out there!

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Pirate tennis edged by Southview

Posted by Staff on April 15, 2023 - 5:41am

By Cort Reynolds

The visiting Bluffton High School boys tennis team lost 3-2 to Sylvania Southview on April 14. The Pirate record fell to 2-6 with the loss.  

Senior Braeden Ackerman won at second singles over Jacob Slutsky 6-3, 6-3.

Junior Wade Ginther beat Kevin Choi at third singles 6-0, 6-4.

Bluffton lost both doubles matches 6-4, 6-4.

Bluffton plays at Bryan on Saturday.

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Pirate track & field competes in Ottawa-Glandorf Gold Medal Meet

Posted by Staff on April 15, 2023 - 5:37am

By Cort Reynolds

OTTAWA–The Bluffton High School track and field teams competed at the eight-team Ottawa-Glandorf Gold Medal Meet on Friday, April 14.

Host Ottawa-Glandorf won both the boys and girls team titles. Bluffton finished fourth in the boys standings, while the Pirate girls took seventh.

Eden Antrim won the boys 1600 meter run. Wyatt Lovell took first in the high jump.

Brianna Taber won the girls pole vault. Hayden Dearth captured first in the long jump.

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Pirate softball shut out by Wildcats

Posted by Staff on April 15, 2023 - 5:30am

By Cort Reynolds

The visiting Bluffton High School  softball team lost to Miller City 5-0 in a non-conference contest Friday evening, April 14.

The Wildcat girls improved to 6-3 with the victory. Bluffton fell to 5-7 with the defeat. 

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Camerata Singers and University Chorale perform on April 16

Posted by Staff on April 15, 2023 - 5:27am

Bluffton University’s Camerata Singers and University Chorale will perform a spring concert at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 16 in Yoder Recital Hall.

Dr. Bo Young Kang, director of choral activities will lead University Chorale in pieces by Ola Gjeilo and Bob Chillcott. Camerata Singers will perform music from animated films as well as a few gospels by Reuben Morgan and Robert Ray.

This event is free and open to the public.

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