Alexis McKee
Article #2
COMM 208
Bible Studies and College Students
Colleges across the United States have such a wide variety of clubs and groups that their students can partake in. Most people do not think of developing a relationship with God when they think of college. Lately though, one particular activity that has become more popular at Morningside College is Elevate.
What is Elevate you ask? Elevate is college ministry. It is where college students can meet in a large group and discuss the Word. It is held at Sunnybrook Church and is open for all college students. The students are not only from Morningside but Briar Cliff and WIT as well.
Bailee Keizer, a senior at Morningside, has been a student leader at Elevate for two years now. She says Elevate has grown more popular this year than it was last year. When asked why she thought college students enjoyed going to Elevate she explained, “I think people like going to Elevate because there are a lot of familiar faces that they see there. Also because it allows everyone to meet on common ground and they know it’s a safe place to go.”
It seems college students want to be able to talk about God and the Bible. If they didn’t than why would they use their Tuesday night and an hour and a half of their time to do so? Elevate must be discussing more than what a college student could get out of Sunday service.
Keizer really stressed that Elevate is a group specifically designed for college students.
“I think the leaders try to aim for the things a typical college student would be going through,” Keizer stated. The night’s topic could range anywhere from discussing the Grace of God or even the topic of sex. There is a vast area that college students want to discuss and know more about.
We know Elevate is for college students but what do college students do at Elevate? How is it set up? Keizer described, “We get together and sing a few worship songs which are super legit! And then someone usually gives a message or we split into small discussion groups. Then we eat pizza and have some awesome fellowship afterwards!”
(2nd Interview Quotes)
I think you used your quotes really well, they weren’t too much and they helped the story. I like the revision you did with the beginning paragraph (since we asked each other for advice and I already knew your topic). So far it is organized well and you don’t put yourself into it. The person you chose to interview was a good choice.
This is pretty good so far, Alexis. Drop the first sentence and the lead Graf will be improved. Also drop the question in the second Graf. No need for “when asked.” As the writer you do not offer conclusions as to why people like Elevate. Just give the facts and let the reader decide.
Otherwise, organization is pretty good. Mix in your other sources. Ask questions that will get at “why” people join and enjoy.