Makena Horton

Upper Columbia Conference communication coordinator

Upper Columbia Conference

Previously Walla Walla University uniersity relations student writer.

Articles by Makena

Discovery Junction Offers Free Morning Programs to Local Children

In July, Discovery Junction, a Spokane Central Church outreach ministry, offered free weekday morning programs for children in the surrounding community.

Beacon Christian School Rises Against Hunger

Students, teachers and volunteers gathered at Beacon Christian School in Lewiston, Idaho, ready to Rise Against Hunger.

Spokane Slavic Church Experiences YouTube Success

The Spokane Slavic Seventh-day Adventist Church, in Spokane, Washington, has seen unexpected growth of their YouTube channel after they began livestreaming services during the pandemic.

UCC Pathfinders 'Go On God's Errands' Despite the Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has created multiple unprecedented circumstances.

Education Majors Adapt to Unique Learning Environments

Schools of all levels have had to make changes to their teaching practices due to COVID-19. Students and teachers aren't the only ones affected by these changes.

Thompson’s Leadership Focuses on Service, Sustainability

Improving the well-being of others has taken a prominent role for Brooke Thompson, senior business major.

Counseling Center Offers Support for Stress, Anxiety

Cold, dim winter days can drive college students indoors more often than during fall and spring quarters.

Washburn Paper Addresses Analysis of Ancient Inscriptions

A paper by Jody Washburn, Walla Walla University assistant professor of biblical studies, titled “The Family Tomb as an Inscribed Artifact: Toward an Integrative Analysis of the Beit Lei Inscriptio

Increased Student Teaching Hours Boost Confidence, Skill

The number of student teaching hours required for education majors at Walla Walla University has increased.

Education Professor Conducts Research on Small Schools

Maria Bastien, Walla Walla University assistant professor of education, is conducting research in order to establish best practices for teaching in schools that have three or fewer teachers.

Latest Issue — 09.2021