4 • GCU TODAY
BE THERE
Lopes
Up
Sound Bites
December
Opt
In
Seven years ago, as a gift for
my grandparents, I painted
planets and stars on canvas
and included a certificate
for a star that I named
through the International
Star Registry. The Bob and
Jane Wondrash Star shines
down on me, now and always.
I thank God for creating that
star just for my grandparents,
and just for me.
Jennifer Tran,
GCU graduate student
In December 2009, I met
a homeless woman named
Bernie who didn’t think
she deserved love and
forgiveness. I showed her
in the Bible how God sees
her and how she should see
herself. She went to church
with me, got off the streets
and into an apartment,
and found her two sons. I
believe God brought Bernie
into my life to restore her
and to remind me how
valuable we are to Him.
Regina Madden,
enrollment manager
My brother, Bill, took me to
my first concert when I was
10. We went to see Missing
Persons in Long Beach, and
as I grew up, we must have
gone to about 100 concerts. I
had a poster signed by one of
our favorites, the Steve Morse
Band, and for Christmas 1998,
I framed and gave it to Bill
as a thank you for enriching
my life through music.
TomGarrett,
QA software lead
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TRADITIONAL
COMMENCEMENT
More than 500 graduates are
scheduled to don their mortar
boards and strut to “Pomp and
Circumstance.” 4 p.m., GCU Arena
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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
The Antelopes, coming off a 21-9
record last season, take on the
elite Louisville Cardinals (33-5) in a
game that’s sure tomake your voice
hoarse the next day. 7 p.m.,
GCU Arena. 602-639-8999,
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MEN’S BASKETBALL
The Harvard Crimson, who
have made three straight NCAA
tournament appearances, get an
eyeful of purple and a lesson in
loudness when facing the Lopes.
6 p.m., GCU Arena. 602-639-8999,
6-8/13-15
SHAKESPEARE’S ‘ROMEO
AND JULIET’
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the
College of Fine Arts and Production
presents in Ethington Theatre
the Bard of Avon’s great tragedy.
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SOUTHWEST GOSPEL
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Hallelujah! —Southern gospel
music at its finest is performed by
dozens of artists at five concerts,
mornings and evenings, over three
days in GCU Arena. 602-639-8999,
13-14
HOMECOMING-CANYONDAY
GCU’s alumni reconnect, reminisce
and recognize during a whirlwind
of activities that begins with
Shakespeare and ends with
baseball.
Details on
Page 26
Which school would you like the GCUmen’s
basketball team to play?
February
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MERCYME
GCU’s own Bart Millard brings his
band, MercyMe, to the University
immediately following the 4 p.m. men’s
basketball game against UCRiverside.
602-639-8999,
January
What’s the best
Christmas gift
you ever gave?
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Arizona State
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Arizona
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Northern Arizona
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UCLA
GCU recently expanded the
menu at the Student Union.
What other eateries would you
like to see on campus?
Results from the last poll
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Stanford
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Gonzaga
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Duke
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North Carolina
Vote for two and check results at
Five Guys 24.94%
Jamba Juice 17.31%
Einstein Bros Bagels 17.02%
Pita Jungle 16.32%
Pizza Hut 9.51%
Thai Basil 6.69%
Postino 4.13%
The Melting Pot 4.09%
