Alaina Cuka

Alaina graduated from the University of South Dakota with a B.A. in English and a teaching certificate. Moving to La Crosse was her first time living outside of the cozy plains of South Dakota, and hiking the bluffs there is really challenging her to lose her fear of heights. She loves reading, writing, and going to concerts (and advises finding The Oh Hellos' nearest show, ASAP). Listening to people's stories is one of her favorite things; it is there that she most easily sees God.

How to Evangelize like an Olympian

When I was younger, I remember setting an alarm to wake up before the sun had even risen to watch the U.S. women’s basketball team play in the Olympics....

What God Means When He Says “No”

“DO NOT BOTHER ME.” These were the words that stuck out to me as I read the following parable in prep for a Bible study on prayer. I admit I...

What Does It Mean to Be Creative and Catholic?

When I arrived at my public liberal arts college as a shiny-new English major, I was captivated with the idea of secretly becoming the author I had dreamed of...