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Letter: Capitol violence not comparable to summer protests

February 22, 2021 by Special Contributor Leave a Comment

On Jan. 6, a horde of Proud Boys, Oath Keepers and QAnon cultists stormed the Capitol. But not just these. Many in the crowd were white Christian nationalists, carrying Christian flags, praying with Proud Boys, and carrying signs proclaiming “Jesus is my Savior, Trump is my President.”  Early analysis suggests that most of the crowd were white ... [Read More…]

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Quality online education requires lecturing and better communication

January 10, 2021 by Special Contributor Leave a Comment

With the university handling new forms of teaching in light of COVID-19, many classes have been moved to an online format due to safety for the professors and students. Because of this unexpected transition, fewer guidelines were placed on class procedures.  Some professors chose to have weekly Zoom lectures or discussions in lieu of the ... [Read More…]

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Why I like Trump and how Trumpism has changed my faith

November 10, 2020 by Special Contributor Leave a Comment

I woke up unafraid today. Votes are still being counted. Perhaps I'll have more to say in the days to come, but first I've got to say, I have no qualms against Trump the person: In fact, I'm fascinated. I love his brash abrasiveness. His showmanship. His political incorrectness. I most likely would have voted against Hillary Clinton. And ... [Read More…]

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Earliest snowfall recorded in Abilene

October 28, 2020 by Special Contributor

Abilene recorded its earliest snowfall Tuesday. Video by Guest Contributor Cole Palka. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-DOM_OVHN4 ... [Read More…]

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Rethinking our ranking: A different standard of excellence

October 21, 2020 by Special Contributor

Every year, I get multiple emails from ACU's leadership letting us all know the school's placement and rankings in various categories. They are normally innocuous enough, but I believe this latest one reveals something seriously wrong with ACU’s mindset.  The opening line claimed “We’re the best. Again.” The email championed the fact that ACU is ... [Read More…]

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Willis: Olbricht left a lasting legacy

September 1, 2020 by Special Contributor

By Dr. John Willis On Aug. 21, 2020, my dear friend and colleague Tom Olbricht passed away at the age of 90. I met Tom at national conferences of the Society of Biblical Literature. Since we were basically in the same field, we were often at the same seminar on these meetings. In 1971, Tom was the one responsible for bringing me to Abilene ... [Read More…]

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My faith and my rights

August 17, 2020 by Special Contributor

I have heard a lot of talk recently about “rights” in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic. “What about our right to assemble for worship?” people ask, as stay-at-home orders force us to conduct church services virtually. “Why do I have to wear a mask? Don’t I have the right to make decisions about my own health?” People have balked at orders to stay ... [Read More…]

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White ignorance, Black lives

June 22, 2020 by Special Contributor

Like many white Christians, I have been reading, listening and acting in response to COVID-19. I’ve also been reading, listening and acting in response to the uprisings sparked by the police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade and Rayshard Brooks. I have considerable privilege to choose when and where to be in solidarity with ... [Read More…]

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Buller’s letter to the editor represents desire for inclusion

April 25, 2019 by Special Contributor

-by Jonathan Camp, Cliff Barbarick, Orneita Burton, Kelly Elliott, Doug Foster, Suzie Macaluso, Victor McCracken, Ronald J. (Ron) Morgan, Dan Morrison, Jerry Andrew Taylor Carl Spain’s 1960 speech denouncing racist admission policies at Abilene Christian College is now widely celebrated in the ACU community. This seminal moment is enshrined on ... [Read More…]

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The university needs an African American history course

April 25, 2019 by Special Contributor

-by Alexandria Buller, a senior global studies major from Newton, Kansas. Minority histories are often-ignored pieces of the American story. I would like to address African American history in particular due to ACU’s history of systematic exclusion of this group, with the hope that this can be the beginning of honoring the histories of all ... [Read More…]

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COVID-19 active cases on campus remain at relatively steady numbers with 10 cases and 43 quarantines Friday.

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Despite challenges posed by COVID-19, intramural sports are being offered for all students during the spring semester. Read more below:
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COVID-19 active cases on campus remain at relatively steady numbers with 10 cases and 43 quarantines Friday. Meanwhile, active cases continue to plummet in Taylor County with 726 active cases. ...

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Despite challenges posed by COVID-19, intramural sports are being offered for all students during the spring semester. Read more below: ...

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Intramural sports are still in swing this semester, despite challenges posed by COVID-19. Last spring, intramurals were put on hold. In the fall, some intramurals were once again made available, albeit with COVID-safe restrictions. This spring, however, is going to be a return to more normal operati...
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