As people we have an intense desire to belong and an insatiable need to justify our actions. We love even the things that make us suffer because of that longing. Our desire to belong leads us to do crazy, painful and sometimes stupid things so our friends won't shun us. This is peer pressure, that need to think our actions are not wasted or out of ... [Read More…]
Finals proposal threaten dead day
The university is considering expanding the finals schedule to a full week instead of the current four-day arrangement. The Monday break students fondly call dead day is on the chopping block. The proposed schedule allows a full two hours for each testing period, increases the break between exams to 30 minutes and adds an hour break each day for ... [Read More…]
Visitation rules need a tweaking
ACU's visitation rules have been in place for a long time. These rules are in place for a reason; many students may complain but the university doesn't impose rules just to control students. Freshmen and sophomores may only visit members of the opposite sex in their dorm rooms on Thursday nights from 6-11 p.m. Why Thursday? Why not Monday or ... [Read More…]
Crimes show need for caution
Safety is not enough of a concern for many Abilene residents. In fact, it almost never crosses our minds. We live in Abilene, after all, the shiny brass buckle of Bible Belt, America. Small town feel, three Christian universities - most would think we live in one of the safest environments. This is where a problem occurs. Sure, we live in a ... [Read More…]
Summit fosters relationships
Sitting for hours in Moody listening to speaker after speaker is difficult in an age of mobile devices, campus-wide WiFi, and rapid access to information. Summit's rich tradition and its value sometimes fade from memory. Abilene Christian has made a point from its founding to invite outstanding preachers to speak on campus. At first, these ... [Read More…]
Frosh, sophs face fewer options
Near the end of last semester, the university announced a change in the meal plan system options. Freshmen and sophomores no longer have a limited number of meals per week available to them, but unlimited access to The Bean for either five or seven days a week. The All Access 7 comes with $200 in Bean Bucks while the five-day option is partnered ... [Read More…]
Chapel app to enhance mobile initiative
ACU's Mobile Learning Initative has reached a proud turning point: every student on campus has an Apple device. Now is the university's chance to take off with Mobile Learning. The problem presented by students without devices is gone. Apple touts a massive selection of nearly 500,000 apps which make communication more efficient, free time more ... [Read More…]
Childhood launched in wake of 9/11
Many of ACU's current undergraduate students weren't even 10 years old when the horrific events of Sept. 11 took place. Those of us who were entering the age of social awareness will never forget where we were when the news struck. Those who didn't immediately understand the impact of the attacks felt the lingering effects. The magnitute and ... [Read More…]
Budget troubles burst ACU bubble
The university didn't pick a great time to raise tuition. A hurting economy paired with a $787 per credit hour price tag doesn't leave a line of college-prepped students waiting at the door. It actually leaves fewer than 900 students wanting in, which doesn't meet the university's recruiting goal. It is easy to get trapped in what has been dubbed ... [Read More…]
Rec Center opens doors for students
ACU struck gold for students with the opening of the new Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation & Wellness Center. Who wouldn't find something to love in a building packed with workout equipment that boasts the same leather used in Ferraris, a lazy river, indoor soccer and a bouldering wall? Thanks to the board of trustees, administration, ... [Read More…]
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