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Swinging Bridge - March 2025

Farrington, Isabella

The Peregrine Review 
Volume 38 Article 11 
2025 
The Surgical Waiting Room 
Isabella Farrington 
Messiah University 
www.Messiah.edu One University Ave. | Mechanicsburg PA 17055 
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leadership and reconciliation in church and society. This content is freely provided to promote scholarship for 
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Clustered couches,
Not a single seat alone in the space,
Rows of tall-backed, cushioned recliners standing ready for the late-
nighters.
A giant fishbowl, a low ceiling,
A rotunda of unfamiliar faces.
We are hunkered down.
Alone and together,
Family and strangers,
We worry, and fidget, and distract.
I watch a woman across the room.
She receives the words of a scrub like she is awaiting an avalanche,
whatever movement she can risk spent nodding her head.
"Better than expected," his mouth moves without sound.
She calls her mother—I assume—
Pursing her lips and swiping a finger under an eye.
Barricaded expressions, I cannot tell if the news she received was in any
sense comforting.
I watch the man next to me.
He sits on the phone,
Bouncing his leg, then, 
Tap, tap, tapping the ring of his finger against the chair.
Ring...leg...leg...ring...
one after the other, a careful routine.
THE SURGICAL WAITING ROOM
Isabella Farrington
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Behind me, there is a family playing cards.
In any other place, they would seem perfectly content, chuckling and
playing.
In this place, the pauses between laughs, between hands dealt, is taut,
The sighs he makes after a lost round, 
The victory she voices,
Feel misplaced,
Imagining one context for another. 
Legs crossed I watch. 
Ignoring my own waiting to witness others',
Not quite grasping each of their thoughts but feeling them, tangible in the
room.
Mirrors.
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The Surgical Waiting Room

Swanger, William

The Peregrine Review 
Volume 38 Article 13 
2025 
Unbeckoned 
William Swanger 
Messiah University 
www.Messiah.edu One University Ave. | Mechanicsburg PA 17055 
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men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, 
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I step into our sitting-room, recently
Refurbished in shades of history.
Silenced ancestors stare from assigned perches
As snowflakes slide by the windows
Quick as passing years.
A soda-fountain table from our family pharmacy
Last hosting Cokes and burgers when Ike was President
Guards ancient postcards beneath its thick glass top,
Eclipsed by the extravagance of the Chrysanthemum-emblazoned
phonograph horn that poses, suspended, beside it.
A handmade barrister’s cabinet, dark-hued,
Once a repository for drug-store sundries,
Brims now with frayed-edged sepia-steeped images
And my father’s marble mortar and pestle,
Cracked with age.
Unbeckoned,
Memories flood.
Leaving me awash with warmth.
But stinging wistfulness too,
For now, as always in these years past the half-century mark,
An aged question pesters.
Why does it seem I stood, nascent,
In the upstairs hall of our rambling home
And peered into a corner cabinet—
Marveling at the expanse of my mother’s salt and pepper shakers,
Shed decades ago to some other collector of the arcane and unused—
Just yesterday?
UNBECKONED
Professor William Swanger | Adjunct Professor of Communication
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Unbeckoned

Ford, Audrey

The Peregrine Review 
Volume 38 Article 15 
2025 
Great is Thy Faithfulness 
Audrey Ford 
Messiah University 
www.Messiah.edu One University Ave. | Mechanicsburg PA 17055 
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personal study and not-for-profit educational use. 
great is thy faithfulness.
I don’t understand why.
I don’t understand how.
great is thy faithfulness.
I keep running away
and turning my back on You.
great is thy faithfulness.
I put other things in Your place.
I fail You every day.
great is thy faithfulness.
You set the universe in motion.
yet You still care about the details of my life.
great is thy faithfulness.
You gently discipline your children
like a Good Shepherd guiding His sheep.
great is thy faithfulness.
the only words my broken heart knows how to sing.
so every day I will say
great is thy faithfulness.
GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS
Audrey Ford
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Great is Thy Faithfulness

Goudie, Erin

The Peregrine Review 
Volume 38 Article 33 
2025 
Heavy Hoodies 
Erin Goudie 
Messiah University 
www.Messiah.edu One University Ave. | Mechanicsburg PA 17055 
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    The first piece of small talk I used the day I met my student teaching
mentor: “how was the first week of school?” I thought she’d nod, tell me
about her fourth grade classroom, and maybe remark on a few behaviors.
I didn’t expect an anecdote on gang activity increasing in the community,
and I especially wasn’t expecting the words “thirteen-year-old girl shot
and killed in crossfire.” 
    She told me about the funeral held on Friday and how they canceled
school to ensure enough police coverage, though teachers still had in-
service to attend. When an active shooter showed to the memorial, the two
remaining officers left school. Fortunately, they responded to the situation
within two minutes.
    “Everything’s fine now, though,” my mentor finished, “so don’t be
scared!”
    I didn’t feel scared (maybe I should have?), as much as wonder — what
did I get myself into? 
    Three days into my first week teaching in Harrisburg, I led an English
Language Arts lesson and read a story from our textbook called Yes! We
Are Latinos. While I read, Ta’Lecia grew visibly upset when the
drawstring came loose from her hoodie, so I asked her to set it aside,
promising to fix it later. My teacher brain refocused on the grocery list of
tasks — which discussion questions to pull from the teacher’s manual, not
mispronouncing the spanish words, whether I’d called on this or that
student yet — that I almost missed it when Ta’Lecia wrapped the
drawstring around her neck once, twice, now a third. She looked directly
at me. 
    Terrified, in a slow but low voice, I said, “Stop that now. Set it to the
side. Pick up your book. I understand you’re upset, but right now you
have the responsibility to learn.” She listened, and we could both breathe
again. I’ve come to discover a lot of teaching seems to be a cocktail of fake
confidence and crossing your fingers behind your back, wishing, hoping,
praying your students buy your authority. 
HEAVY HOODIES
Erin Goudie
57
    After the story, I sent my small group to their seats to take their quiz,
but asked Ta’Lecia to stick around. I took the jacket in my hands and
began weaving the drawstring back through the hood as I asked her about
what happened. 
    Instead of describing her behavior, she nodded toward the jacket. “It
belonged to my dead sister. She asked me to take care of it.” 
   Taking this in and feeling incurably nosy, I asked, “did this happen
recently?” 
     Another nod. “She was thirteen.” 
    And as it clicks, I realize I’m not afraid of shootings, because I’ve been
spared the proximity. I’ve never experienced their closeness, so I haven’t
believed they’d happen to me. But privilege isn’t bulletproof. Nor does it
remedy how after this school day I’ll return to my college campus, while
this nine-year-old returns to her grief. “That’s a lot for your heart to hold.
I’m so sorry.” 
    “I’m sorry, too. Thanks, Ms. Goudie.”
     I hand her the mended hoodie. 
 
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Heavy Hoodies

Kelly, Evelyn

The Peregrine Review 
Volume 38 Article 36 
2025 
Orange and Blue 
Evelyn Kelly 
Messiah University 
www.Messiah.edu One University Ave. | Mechanicsburg PA 17055 
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9-2025 
Murray Library September 2025 Newsletter 
Murray Library 
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Sharpening Intellect | Deepening Christian Faith | Inspiring Action 
Messiah University is a Christian university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences. Our mission is to educate 
men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, 
leadership and reconciliation in church and society. This content is freely provided to promote scholarship for 
personal study and not-for-profit educational use. 
 
  
Library Refresh… 
When you step into Murray Library this fall, you will notice some changes to the 
furniture and main stacks.  Our summer student employees worked hard moving 
furniture, shifting books and curriculum materials, and tidying up various spaces.  
The result is a cozier, bookstore feel to the Café Diem area, a better flow in the 
main stacks area, and the ability to highlight more books in some of our 
collections including Messiah Authors and Recreational Reading.  Thank you to 
Chumnuo Matanguihan, Paolo Matanguihan, and Nathan Seibert for all your hard 
work! 
September 2025 Newsletter 
 
 
 
A cozy reading corner, a quiet study nook, or a 
collaborative area - find your ideal space! 
 
Hours: 
Monday-Thursday: 8AM – 11PM 
Friday: 8AM – 5PM 
Saturday: 10AM – 6PM 
Sunday: 2PM – 11PM 
 
Contact us: 
Email: library@messiah.edu 
Phone: 717.691.6006 
 
Visit our website at 
www.messiah.edu/library to learn 
about services & resources 
 
Support the library by becoming a 
Friend of Murray Library! 
 
 
Each group study room, 116, 118, and 119, 
provides a large-screen wall monitor and a table 
equipped with power jacks to plug PC laptops 
into the monitor.  The minimum group is two 
with a seating capacity of five.  Each study room 
can be reserved ahead of time by contacting the 
circulation desk in-person or by phone at 
717.691.6006.  Sign-up sheets are located at each 
room for scheduling the day of. 
“The only thing that you 
absolutely have to know, is the 
location of the library.” 
-Albert Einstein 
 
Main Level… 
On the library’s main level, you will find the Circulation area, Interlibrary Loan 
office, Athenaeum, group study rooms, public computers, photocopiers, Café 
Diem, and the Office of Academic Accessibility, Writing Center and Learning 
Center.  There are various seating options, both soft and standard, for individual 
studying and group work. 
 
The Café Diem is located right inside 
the front entrance.  Grab a good book 
and enjoy a cup of coffee, specialty 
drink, or pastry.  Relax or study in the 
adjoining space. Café Diem will open 
September 9. 
 
 
 
  
Graphic Novels & Zines… Zing! Bam! 
Pop!  Browse our collection of graphic 
novels and zines.  Get comfortable in our 
lounge furniture and lose yourself in our 
superhero skyline. 
 
Artists’ Books Collection… Murray 
Library has a special collection of 
over 300 artists’ books, which are 
created as works of art, including 
some by MU art faculty.  Stop by the 
Circulation Desk and ask to view 
pieces from the collection! 
 
Relaxation Room… Need a break?  
Choose a puzzle, relax in a bean bag 
chair, and enjoy the library’s shade 
garden view from this calming space. 
 
 
Fiddlehead Forest… Inspired by the fiddlehead sculpture in the shade 
garden behind the library, this room highlights our juvenile books 
collection and houses our large-format children’s books. This space has 
a beautiful mural with woodland creatures native to Central PA. 
 
 
The Bridge to Freedom Children’s 
Collection… Have a seat and 
browse through the many children’s 
resources that are grounded in the 
Civil Rights Movement as well as 
other historical experiences in the 
struggle for equality, freedom, 
justice, and reconciliation. 
 
 
 
The Athenaeum is a conference room which is outfitted with two large flat-screen 
TVs, a ceiling mounted projector, a pull down screen, and video conferencing 
technology.  MU departments can reserve this space using EMS. 
 
 
Public search stations can be used by 
students and staff as well as Friends, 
alumni, and visitors to the library. Guests 
can ask the circulation desk for login 
assistance.  Six computers are available on 
the main level.  
 
“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.”  
– C.S. Lewis 
Lower Level…  
The lower level houses the library’s main 
stacks with over 200,000 books, along with 
the Archives, Multimedia Production Suite, 
and Film Studies.  There are many quiet 
spaces to study, with windows lining the one 
wall, enabling patrons to enjoy the outside 
scenery.  You will also find five creative 
rooms, mentioned below.  
 
 
  
 
Would you like to use your skills to make an impact on the library’s resources, services, programs, and events?   
Friends is looking for faculty and community members to join the Board of Directors and help advance the library’s 
mission.  Learn more about Friends and if interested, please contact Tracy Sheaffer at tsheaffer@messiah.edu.  
 
Friends of Murray Library 
 
This year’s Friends of Murray Library Annual Dinner will be Wednesday, 
November 5th from 6:00-8:30PM in Hostetter Chapel.  Gregg Behr, Executive 
Director of the Grable Foundation and co-author of When You Wonder, You’re 
Learning, will be the keynote speaker.  Registration details coming soon!   
 
 
Need Research Help on Saturday at 2 AM?  Librarians can help! 
 The library is excited to announce the launch of 24/7 live chat support, 
providing access to real librarians—anytime you need help. 
 
Just click the green chat button on the library webpages to connect 
instantly. Whether you are searching for credible sources, stuck 
navigating Primo, or wrestling with citations, a librarian would be happy 
to help you. Even if you are not sure what exactly you need, just ask! 
 
 
 
If one of our Messiah librarians is not available, an off-site academic librarian will step in and assist. Prefer email? No 
problem — fill out the email form found in the chat widget or email directly at library@messiah.edu. A Messiah 
librarian will get back to you as soon as they can.  
 
We are enthusiastic to offer more hours of live support to our Messiah community and provide point-of-need responses. 
This 24/7 service is provided through partnerships with Pennsylvania’s PowerLibrary and Springshare. There are no 
silly questions; help is just a click away. 
 
 
The library team kicked off the first day of classes with an interactive Library Treasure 
Hunt designed for first-year, transfer, and NEXT Steps students. As they explored 
special locations throughout the library, students got a firsthand look at key resources 
to support their academic success. Plus they picked up some treats and swag along the 
way! 
 
Library Treasure Hunt Welcomes New Students! 
 
Ninety students participated in the 
adventure, and we were thrilled to see so 
many discovering everything the library 
has to offer. A special thanks to our 
building partners—OAA, the Writing 
Center, and Media Production—for 
joining in the fun and sharing their own 
"treasures" with students. Lots of 
students expressed their interest and 
surprise at some of the services offered. 
 
 
We look forward to continuing to build meaningful connections and helping all students feel welcome and supported in 
the library throughout the year. 
 
 
Congratulations to Aaron Miedel, Chemistry, winner of the Messiah sweatshirt giveaway! 
 
 
  
PA Forward, an initiative of the Pennsylvania Library Association, emphasizes libraries’ role in moving Pennsylvania 
forward by supporting libraries in providing resources, services, and programs related to five key literacies: basic, 
information, civic and social, health, and financial.  Libraries are essential in promoting the quality of life by expanding 
knowledge which is key to its success.  Branding materials are used to label programs and communications to convey 
how libraries are moving PA Forward.  Libraries can become a PA Forward Star Library, receiving bronze, silver, and 
gold stars, by submitting documentation which demonstrates incorporation of the five key literacies into their 
programming and communication.   
 
Murray Library earned PA Forward Bronze Star Status in August.  We are delighted to partner with PA Forward in 
advancing our goals and demonstrating our value to the university community as well as the value of libraries across the 
state.  To ensure that our events and programs cover a wide range of topics and subjects in service to the whole 
community, we are utilizing available program resources.   
 
 
 
 
Existing and planned programming at Murray Library will correspond 
to each of the literacy types.  For example, a Basic Literacy program 
for our university audience is Pages in Peace, a read-what-you want 
book club.  Additionally, in October we will offer the opportunity to 
create journals in celebration of National Writing Day.     
 
 
 
 
Information Literacy is a core component of the university’s general education curriculum, so we host library instruction 
sessions designed to help students meet this goal at all levels of their academic journey.  We also have Meet a Librarian 
at the beginning of the academic semester, where students can connect with Murray librarians to ask questions and learn 
more about credible and scholarly sources, citing information, or finding something fun to read.  
Libraries are a space for civic discourse and conversations that invite multiple points of view.  We plan to incorporate 
Civic and Social Literacy through events and workshops.  In the past, we hosted a voting-themed trivia with a voter 
registration guide. 
 
 
In addition to providing health and medical journals for our nursing, science, and 
applied health science majors, Murray Library also plans to address Health 
Literacy by continuing to focus on the whole student.  During final exam week, 
we host an exam cram that encourages students to refresh and take breaks while 
they study.  We also offer recreational reading titles for students to take a break 
and read for fun! 
 
Financial Literacy at Murray Library takes the form of a few initiatives, including 
sharing information about obtaining public library cards so patrons can receive 
those benefits in addition to the benefits a Murray card offers.  We also plan to 
partner with other campus departments to help students learn more about financial 
literacy. 
 
Review our Events Page to learn more about our upcoming activities and the 
literacies they advance.  
 
 
Connect with Murray on social media! 
Facebook: MU Murray Library page 
Instagram: @mumurraylibrary 
  
 
 
 
Simplified Interlibrary Loan (ILL) 
We have upgraded our Interlibrary Loan system—and it is now integrated directly into the library catalog, Primo! That 
means if we do not have the item you are looking for, you can easily request it right from Primo. Less clicks and less 
hassle. 
 
What can you request? 
• Books, DVDs, CDs, Scores – Delivered to Murray Library in 5–7 business days 
• Book chapters or journal articles – Delivered to your email in 24–48 business hours 
 
 
 
 
We hope this new system makes it even 
easier for you to access all the materials 
you need for your research, studies, or 
personal interests. As always, we can 
borrow items not owned by Messiah from 
libraries and universities across the 
country—at no cost to you. Most physical 
items can be checked out for the entire 
semester. Learn more by visiting 
https://libguides.messiah.edu/ill. 
 
 
 
A special thanks to our Interlibrary Loan Technician Jenny Lawyer who has diligently worked and adapted procedures 
behind the scenes to make this process as smooth as possible for our patrons.  
  
We are happy to answer questions. Please send us an email at lrcill@messiah.edu 
 
 


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Baker, Adeline

Swinging Bridge - October 2025

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