Issue: Attendance is lacking at each sporting event across the board. Our take: Students and other people in Abilene owe it to our athletes to be at games and push them to be tough Div. I competitors. ACU athletics has completely transitioned to Div. I and each team is eligible to participate in postseason play each year, however, it doesn’t ... [Read More…]
“Not so Christian” actions don’t represent the whole
It probably seems too recycled by now, talking about the events that took place in Washington D.C. almost a month ago. Whether you think it was all because of a "MAGA hat-wearing teen," or that the Vietnam veteran played too much into the hero –but victim– narrative, one thing is true: the incident harmed the public perception of Christians. ... [Read More…]
We spend 700 hours reading, but only one jumping to conclusions
The average American spends 700 hours reading every year, according to USA Today. But why are we still so uninformed? On Jan. 21, Nathan Phillips became the hero of the internet by standing face-to-face with Nick Sandmann, a student at Covington Catholic. In multiple interviews, Phillips told reporters that he was approached by the group ... [Read More…]
It’s time to end the longest government shutdown
As of today, the U. S. federal government has now been shut down for over 35 days, surpassing all previous records. Often, past presidents have used shutdowns to force agendas, such as President Obama’s 2013, 16-day government shutdown to convince Congress to fund Obamacare. In this shutdown, there are essentially two sides from a government ... [Read More…]
Embrace the giving spirit this holiday season
The holidays are a time when people strive to be generous. As college students with little to no resources, it can be difficult to find ways to give back to our community. As Christians, we are encouraged to give generously and continuously. However, it can be a challenge to find ways to give back when financial resources are limited. First, ... [Read More…]
Love and acceptance do not have strings attached
The Senior Leadership Team last spring initiated conversation in an attempt to clarify the university's sexual stewardship policy. Though this was a small step in the right direction, the conversations were not a representative of the entire student body. They were not advertised well, causing low attendance and lack of substantive ... [Read More…]
To Pepperdine: You are not alone in this tragedy
On Nov. 7, about 100 people, including college students, went to a local bar to spend their Wednesday night with their friends, unaware of the horrific events to come, affecting their lives forever. At 11:20 p.m., a gunman opened fire at the Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks, California, killing 12 people and wounding many others. ... [Read More…]
Why would you want your colorblind Christianity?
College is all about adjustment, as we each come from different, diverse backgrounds. Change is healthy, and adjustment is essential to the growth that we undergo when we embrace change. However, in order for real change to occur, we must have healthy, safe environments with everything on the table. Part of a healthy environment is the foundation ... [Read More…]
We think you Beto go vote
With Election Day rapidly approaching on Nov. 6, the Texas Senate race is drawing to a close. U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-TX) and Neal Dikeman (L) both challenge incumbent U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) for his seat in this election. “This Senate race between O’Rourke and Cruz is one of the most highly watched matchups in this year’s midterm ... [Read More…]
American social movements play important role
While massively controversial social movements, such as Black Lives Matter and MeToo, are at the forefront of the media and our minds, social movements are a staple to the American way of life, and are a guaranteed freedom that citizens are granted by the Constitution. The controversies surrounding recent social movements have painted a them in ... [Read More…]
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