The Issue: The student body tends to reap the benefits of Student Government Association's legislations, but criticize their "lack of work" and disconnection to the student body. Our Take: As the current SGA executive cabinet wraps up their year, students should recognize accomplishments of the organization and get involved to bring more change ... [Read More…]
Wasson best choice for SGA president
Despite vague, unclear platforms and dodging questions in every debate, both Student Government Association executive president candidates focused their priorities on minority representation and mental health. Lauren Wasson and Arnold Charles struggled to answer debate questions specifically, Wasson answering a question about minority ... [Read More…]
We’re here to endorse endorsements
For decades, newspapers have endorsed candidates running for political positions in an attempt to start the conversation about the race. Most backlash comes from readers who argue it’s an abuse of power for newspapers to endorse, but endorsements are a necessary part of an editorial staff's duties. In the wake of Student Government ... [Read More…]
Div. I programs deserve Div. I attendance at games
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…]
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