With all of the changes surrounding this year's Sing Song, including some of the biggest fraternities and sororities dropping out, it doesn't feel like the Sing Song we're used to. Arguably, two of the things that make Sing Song what it is are community and creativity. With limitations on the number of participants in each act and the new rule ... [Read More…]
The watch party highlights a mask issue
Everyone in the ACU community is extremely proud of the men's basketball team for not only making it into the March Madness tournament, but beating the University of Texas in the first round. There is no doubt in anyone's mind that this was an amazing accomplishment for our small program. The mass of students who showed up at the stadium watch ... [Read More…]
Administration made the right call on mask mandate
Administration made the smart choice by continuing the mask regulations on campus despite Gov. Greg Abbott's removal of the mask mandate this week. Beginning March 10, Abbott rescinded the public mask mandate established in July of last year. While private businesses and schools can still require masks and social distancing, several counties ... [Read More…]
New Greek Life protocols increase fraternity, sorority workloads
Student Life announced this week that first-year students will be able to join fraternities and sororities next spring. The decision came from administration despite some concerns from officers. Allowing freshman to join means three straight semesters of new classes, with the last class including freshman in the spring. Clubs will be pushed to ... [Read More…]
City, state officials, ERCOT unprepared for winter storm
Last week's snowstorm was devastating for many people across Texas. More than half of the state lost power and access to clean water, pipe bursts damaged property and many lives were lost. It is clear through all of these damages that Texas was grossly unprepared for such a storm. Residents expressed frustration that state and city officials ... [Read More…]
Be responsible during spring break
As we get further and further into the semester, we approach our long awaited vacation: spring break. While many universities have canceled their spring breaks or are reducing the number of days off, administration is giving us the full week. Students at Texas Tech University and Texas A&M University will getting only one day off for ... [Read More…]
Study the stock market before jumping on trends
After the recent GameStop scandal rocked the way that young people view stocks, many students have entered the markets in the hopes of replicating the Reddit trend that left many Wall Street investors and hedge fund managers in awe. While investing can be a great opportunity for students to make money, it is important that we recognize the ... [Read More…]
WAC decision brings opportunity for growth
ACU's recent decision to leave the Southland Conference and transition to the WAC will provide opportunity for growth for athletic programs, despite the minor increases in travel costs. Starting in July, ACU will be a part of the new Southwest division of the WAC, following Lamar, Sam Houston State, Stephen F. Austin and Southern Utah. While ... [Read More…]
Begin preparing for one of the busiest semesters at ACU
The spring semester will be jam-packed with more sports and social events than ever before because of COVID-related postponements. Students should start preparing for what their year will look like. Basketball, softball, baseball, volleyball, soccer, tennis and track will all take place in one semester. This means that student athletes and ... [Read More…]
Administration should incentivize faculty to read student evaluations
Administration should incentivize faculty to read student evaluations, and students should be honest with their professors. Student opinion of instruction or student evaluations, is a way for students to anonymously evaluate and leave comments for their professors. At the end of every semester, students are sent evaluations via email that ask ... [Read More…]
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