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Brookabella Horner, Staff Writer | October 15, 2026
GO Week is a Go!
As the autumn winds bring the change of season to MVNU, Spiritual Life also introduced a new change in chapel: GO Week. GO Week was the latest type of week-long chapel event that covered a large variety of mission work topics and invited students to take up the great commission given in Matthew.
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GO Week is a Go!
By Brookabella Horner, Staff Writer
As the autumn winds bring the change of season to MVNU, Spiritual Life also introduced a new change in chapel: GO Week. GO Week was the latest type of week-long chapel event that covered a large variety of mission work topics and invited students to take up the great commission given in Matthew.
This new focus week in chapel and beyond challenged and encouraged students to participate in local ministries as well as ones that require some traveling. Riley Shaw, a senior, noted, “This week has been such a great way to hear real life experiences from pastors and people who have made that great step into the unknown to reach souls for Christ.”
Through GO Week, students were able to get acquainted with the idea that their ministry doesn’t need to stay in their own backyard, and that sometimes being uncomfortable with their calling is exactly why they have that calling in the first place.
“I somehow feel like I have been nudged this week to go and do some form of ministry I’ve never felt led to before; and although it’s a big step, it’s one I feel can push me in ways I’ve been needing,” Shaw said after GO Week wrapped up.
While some students feel an exciting rush of motivation to chase the mission life, one student felt that GO Week advocated for leaving the United States and not working on the body of Christ in their own walls. “Being in chapel this week has made me think about all of the churches and organizations here that need refining,” stated the anonymous student. “It almost feels too risky and problematic … we need to work on what’s going on here before we tackle everything else out there.”
Although mission work can feel equally exciting and dangerous, MVNU considers letting others know about the word of the Savior to be of extreme importance, both here in the U.S. and around the world, and encourages students to find out the ways they’re being called to ministry, wherever that may take them.
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An On-Air Legacy: WNZR Reaches 40 Years
By Olivia Skillings, Staff Writer
WNZR radio is celebrating 40 years of radio ministry this year, Oct. 1, marking four decades of providing listeners with encouraging Christian music and messages. Since 1986, WNZR has
spread God’s Word through the airwaves and through interacting with Knox County communities.
The dream for a college radio station on the campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene College began in 1982. The college submitted an application to the FCC for a broadcast license, which was approved four years later, allowing WNZR to officially go on the air on Oct. 1.
The effort to bring this dream to life was led by Dr. Henry Smith, WNZR’s first station manager.
He exclaimed that he is “proud to see WNZR keep the faith and keep it alive over time because
things don’t just get done on their own. It takes people with passion to work.” He specifically
mentioned Joe and Marcy Rinehart as being champions for the passion that drives WNZR and
praised them for how they have “caught the vision.”
Dr. Smith also stated the importance of students learning about broadcasting while studying
communication. He explained that WNZR doesn’t just impact its listeners; it greatly impacts
MVNU’s communication students.
The passion to serve others through radio ministry has been passed down through staff and
students for four decades. Current student Brock Hankins had this to say about the anniversary:
“Growing up, WNZR was the station my family and I listened to, and it played a huge role in
inspiring me to pursue an education in radio. I’m so honored to be a part of this radio ministry
and can’t wait to celebrate 40 years!”
Current staff and students held WNZR’s 40th Year Anniversary Celebration on Oct. 1 with
listeners, community members, friends and family. The celebration included a WNZR museum,
photo booth, dinner, Round Hill Dairy ice cream and many more activities.
For 40 years, WNZR has carried on the passion for radio ministry that began so many years ago, committing itself to sharing God’s word with the community and preparing the next generation of media professionals.
Access Granted: The Solution to Wi-Fi Problems on Campus
By: Ethan Hershberger, Staff Writer
Since the start of classes at MVNU, many students have come across various issues with connecting and staying connected to campus Wi-Fi. There are several causes, some of which have simple solutions, but a record number of freshmen enrolled in the fall 2026 semester, increasing the student population enough to cause Wi-Fi complications.
Brian Payne, the Assistant Director of Infrastructure Services, explained that the increased number of students means an increased number of devices using a Wi-Fi access point. However, MVNU’s tech team has been preparing for this increase. Payne stated that MVNU purchased “53 new access points” to replace old equipment and increase the number of devices that can access each point. This new equipment arrived recently, and MVNU’s team is currently “scheduling the deployment” of these devices.
Aside from this issue, Payne offers solutions to several other issues that may be impacting student access.
“Students should connect to the ‘Student’ Wi-Fi,” Payne clarifies, explaining that this option will provide faster speed than “Guest” or “Devices.” If students notice that their devices frequently drop Wi-Fi connection, it could be the result of signing into more than one of these MVNU networks. Payne says to “forget all those networks” and “just sign into ‘Student’ or ‘Devices’” because the device may be attempting to “jump from one network to another,” leading to the dropped connection.
Sometimes, the solution to fixing a Wi-Fi problem is as simple as turning off the device’s Wi-Fi, then turning it back on. Payne also said to make sure that a device “is up to date with its firmware,” as “it’s very important to have the latest software.”
It is vital to note that, sometimes, when selecting an MVNU network, a device will not automatically open the page where a student can type in their sign-in information to access MVNU Wi-Fi. If this situation occurs, Payne tells students to open a browser like Chrome or Safari and type in “splash.mvnu.edu” to sign in.
Sometimes, Motherboard Helpdesk is simply unaware of Wi-Fi problems, as no one has reported the problem. Payne encourages students to report faulty Wi-Fi spots to the Motherboard Helpdesk by visiting the helpdesk on the lower floor of Thorne Library, emailing or by filling out a “Support” ticket on the MVNU portal.
