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The perks of being an ACU swing cat

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I know that a lot of pledging and social club mayhem is commencing on campus, and as an officer of Swing Cats, I can't help but compare my swing dancing community to the social club circles. As an active member of the ACU Swing Cats and as an observer of social clubs, I think swing dance communities like the Swing Cats can provide a few perks that ... [Read More…]

Movie Review: Nightcrawler

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Dan Gilroy's Nightcrawler is a compelling suspense rollercoaster, but it is not for the lighthearted moviegoer. The film combines car chases and crime scenes with moral questions like, "Where does the media cross the line in crime journalism?" With these two factors in mind, Nightcrawler will keep you thinking after you leave the theater. The ... [Read More…]

Reality arrives with newfound adulthood

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Buying a house is one of the most adult-like things I could possibly do on my list (It's just underneath getting married and doing my taxes properly). Just a few days ago, my friends and I finally signed the lease for our house. What exciting times! Well"¦ poop. Now I have real responsibilities. My days of being a reckless, carefree college ... [Read More…]

Ready Player One: Gamer dystopia meets ’80s nostalgia

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The novel Ready Player One takes place in the near future where the majority of the world has ignored global issues (global warming, food shortage and so on) and instead spends time on a gigantic, elaborate virtual reality game called the OASIS. The billionaire founder of the game dies, leaving his entire fortune to whomever can find the easter egg ... [Read More…]

Wildcats need to reign it in

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A week or two ago, I had spare time on my hands (I know, right?). With this time, I decided to go support our women's basketball team for one of their games. I took a seat among the largest group of ACU fans just behind the backboard. A LYNAY scholarship group was there for some kind of credit. Wildcat Reign, the organization responsible for ... [Read More…]

Long live Legos

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A few minutes before I started writing this column, my friend Branson came up to my desk to deliver a delightful piece of nostalgia. Who here has played with Legos, specifically Bionicles? Lego recently came out with a new line of Bionicles, and my friend gave me the honor of building one of them (claps hands excitedly). Legos were the best ... [Read More…]

I’m discovering where the maker meets the lab

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This semester has been full of new experiences for me. Even as a sophomore, there are still so many things to experience here on our campus. There is one experience in particular that I have grown fond of - the Maker Lab. The Maker Lab piqued my curiosity when my professor recommended me to use their laser engraving machine for one of my art ... [Read More…]

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