Three Things for February 15

1. Multiple revivals break out across Christian campuses

A Christian chapel service at Asbury University has turned into a nationwide revival. The now seven day long revival has brought about multiple other services around the country, including one at Lee University.

The Lee University revival began around 11 a.m. on Monday Feb. 13 and as of now (Feb. 15) is still ongoing. The service is taking place in the Stone Chapel and has only stopped to encourage students to attend the regularly scheduled chapel service.

“A mighty move of God started this morning at Lee and has been building throughout the day. We are approaching the 10th hour, nothing but voices in prayer, worship and repentance,” tweeted Rob Fultz, campus pastor at Lee University.

For more information, read here.

2. New Mexico State basketball coach Greg Heiar fired over hazing allegations

First-year basketball coach Greg Heiar was fired on Tuesday, Feb. 14 amidst hazing allegations. Three basketball players were accused of assaulting one of their teammates as a form of hazing.

“Hazing has no place on our campus, and those found responsible will be held accountable for their actions,” said Chancellor Dan Arvizu.  

The New Mexico State men’s basketball program has also had their season canceled because of the allegations. Arvizu canceled the program’s season on Feb. 12 after the team had been put on an indefinite hiatus on Friday, Feb. 10.

According to Arvizu, the decisions regarding the other coaches of the team will be made after further investigation.

For more information, read here.

3. Former South Carolina governor to run against Trump as G.O.P. candidate

Former South Carolina governor and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley will be running for G.O.P. candidate against former U.S. president Donald Trump after claims in 2021 that she would not be doing so.

Haley is the daughter of two Indian immigrants, and running for president would make her not only the first woman in office, but also the first Indian president.

She has many achievements in her career, including her removal of the Confederate battle flag after the killing of nine Black parishioners at a church in Charleston. She is also credited with being the first female and minority governor of South Carolina at the young age of 38.

Despite not mentioning him by name, Haley addressed potential backlash from former president Trump in a video sent out via email.

"You should know this about me: I don't put up with bullies. And when you kick back it hurts them more if you're wearing heels," said Haley.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Tuesday Feb. 14 found that 4% of registered Republicans supported Haley.

For more information, read here.