Sports and Outdoors

Does a Mission Trip Really Matter?

Apr 04, 2026

A Q&A with Maggie Oertli Q: What was your mission trip like? A: This summer, I had the privilege of traveling to Uganda with a team of nine students from CCU, led by Isaac Cash and Meara Hoffman. After more than 30 hours of travel and a few close flight connections, we arrived safely with ...

Five Things I’ll Miss About CCU

Apr 07, 2026

A Senior's Reflection on Colorado Christian University Colorado Christian University is a tiny university tucked into the suburbs of Denver that cherishes Conservative, Christian ideals. That is all ...

Take a Hike

Oct 17, 2024

"There is no other place like Colorado. Any spot you go to hike, you are just going to be enamored by God's creation." - Elli Breeser Meet 3 locals who know their way around the Lakewood trails and ...

Best Trails Close to Campus

Sep 19, 2024

The Best Trails Close to Campus for Running and/or Biking Throughout my time at Colorado Christian University, I have gotten into endurance sports. The Front Range has some awesome trails for ...

Seeking Eternity

Sep 17, 2024

“Though the grass withers and the flowers fade, the Word of our Lord remains forever.”  - Isaiah ...

Comfort Like a Mini Van

Sep 10, 2024

A few summers ago, I went backpacking for the first time. This trip wasn’t a basic backpacking trip. This was an Alaskan, climbing over boulders, grizzly bears across the lake backing-packing trip. ...

Coffee in Colorado

Sep 06, 2024

Looking for a new study spot? Colorado has some of the best coffee shops for college students to visit! From downtown Denver to Winter Park, you’re sure to find a spot perfect for your studying ...

Life as a Commuter

Sep 05, 2024

Many, if not most, CCU students live on campus. But there are also some commuters. These few images portray what my world exploring and living outside CCU looks like. Things like exploring outside ...

Snow and Hope

Apr 03, 2024

Storm Qadir slammed Colorado this March, dumping over fifty inches of snow in some places. Lakewood alone got over a foot of heavy spring snow, blanketing our campus in white. Oh, if only it had come ...