It started a year and a half ago in a salon, staring up into a petite Asian woman's face. She had just finished using a piece of cloth to rip scalding wax off my face when I had an epiphany. My face stung, my eyes watered and it occurred to me that I didn't really care what my eyebrows looked like. Everyone else has to look at them a lot more ... [Read More…]
The face of Sing Song: Behind ACU’s most iconic expression
Sing Song is one of ACU's biggest traditions, combining singing, choreography and costumes in a competition that consumes campus for five weeks. Sing Song has many memorable components but one of the most important aspects of the competition is the expression that has come to define the show, commonly known as the Sing Song face. Tom Craig, ... [Read More…]
ACU’s A Capella Chorus continues long tradition
Because of ACU's Church of Christ background, a capella music has been an important part of university culture. One of ACU's oldest a cappella groups is the A Capella Chorus, directed by Jeff Goolsby. From a young age Goolsby knew that music was "the only thing" he wanted to do. He graduated from ACU in 2001 with a degree in music ... [Read More…]
A novel guide to dystopians
The next installment in the theatrical adaptation of The Hunger Games series doesn't open in theaters until this November, leaving loyal fans hungry for similar plots. Luckily, dystopian novels have risen in popularity in recent years and there are plenty of other options to tide fans over until the next movie. Dystopians are commonly defined as ... [Read More…]
Boutiques bring fresh fashion to Abilene
There's no denying that Abilene is not the most fashion forward town. Chains are limited to Target and Ross. And customers seeking a younger, more unique look may feel discouraged by the lack of a large shopping mall. There is hope for these discouraged young people in the success of local boutiques. Over the years several Abilene residents have ... [Read More…]
Our demand leads to celeb supply
Miley Cyrus is a genius. Yes I mean that literally and not in a sarcastic way. Before you write me off as a delusional teenage girl with a pathetic Hannah Montana obsession that has dictated her life since middle school, take a moment to think about the path Miley's life has taken. Two years ago, Miley was done. She'd enjoyed a brief reign as ... [Read More…]
Switchfoot makes waves with new sound
After several years off, Switchfoot has reemerged with a documentary, tour and a new album, Fading West, which was released this week. The album reflects the year Switchfoot members spent exploring the world's best surfing spots and redefining their identity as a band. The result of this journey is a breezy album that occasionally dips ... [Read More…]
Cornerstone musical is nowhere close to ‘Normal’
The ACU Theatre Department has never let controversial subject matter prevent it from putting on a play, and this years' Cornerstone production, "Next to Normal," is no exception. The musical won the Pulitzer for Best Play in 2010, dazzling audiences with its story of the effect of mental illness on a family. "Next to Normal" tells the story of ... [Read More…]
The memoirs of a procrastinator
I used to be a motivated, disciplined person. I turned things in on time. I never missed a class. I actually did the assigned reading and had never laid eyes on the demonic destroyer of literature that is Sparknotes. That was before. It was before Fall Break, when I was hopeful and naive, telling myself that "this semester will be ... [Read More…]
Switchfoot ‘Fades West’: Band returns to Abilene
Few bands have experienced the long-lasting success of a band like Switchfoot. Founded in 1996 by brothers Jon and Tim Foreman and drummer Chad Butler, Switchfoot has been recording and performing music for almost 20 years. They have survived three record labels, numerous band members and are currently on tour to promote the upcoming release of ... [Read More…]