In the weeks following the Haitian earthquake, money, medical supplies and volunteers poured into the country. While economists debated the merits of foreign aid, world leaders jumped at the chance to increase their soft power in the international community. The general public might have had the purest motives during the tragedy as they sent ... [Read More…]
CBS should stick to its impartial guns
Super Bowl viewers cheered or cried Sunday as the Saints won the title for the first time in franchise history. However intense the partying was in New Orleans, the commercials stole much of the spotlight between plays. Two spots in particular - and CBS' response to them - sparked outcries from the media and interest groups. CBS allowed a Focus on ... [Read More…]
ACU alerts provide safety, convenience
Some students walked out the door to frozen car doors and a deserted campus Friday morning. Students registered with the ACU Alert system, however, were still snug in bed - they'd received a text message around 6:30 a.m. letting them know classes were delayed until 10 that morning. The ACU Police Department launched the ACU Alert system in August ... [Read More…]
Obama’s military policy raises problems
In his first true State of the Union Address, President Barack Obama revealed the state of our union is ironically similar to its state one year ago - minus some economic speed bumps. Obama rebuked Republicans and Democrats for obstructing change, accusing Democrats of "running for the hills" and Republicans of voting against everything because ... [Read More…]
IPad release offers new opportunties
Apple alone is not the answer. Apple's mobile tools can improve and expedite the exchange of information, but they can do nothing on their own. Apple is a facilitator of creativity and collaboration, attributes the leaders of ACU's Mobile Learning Initiative have clearly demonstrated. Although the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch are merely tools, a ... [Read More…]
NBC loses in Conan, Leno late-night battle
Will Ferrell and his stirring rendition of Freebird on Friday night marked the end of Conan O'Brien's short-lived run as host of The Tonight Show. The bloody late-night battle that led to more than a few casualties, including Conan and his entire staff, has fractured the late-night viewing audience into two camps: Team Leno and Team Coco. While ... [Read More…]
Students should rally for governor’s race
The Texas governor's race has always been an interesting one. From Kinky Friedman, country musician turned politician, to Tony Sanchez, who spent $60 million of his own money only to lose handily to current governor Rick Perry, the saying holds true: "Everything is bigger in Texas." This election cycle seems to be no exception. One of the ... [Read More…]
Student input in search requires student action
In the scope of presidential elections, the search for the 11th president of ACU has been fairly short and straightforward. We saw no mudslinging campaigns, heard no rousing speeches; in fact, we couldn't even name any of the candidates. Unfortunately, this led to many students feeling as though they'd been left out of the process entirely - ... [Read More…]
Decade’s challenges persist in new year
Our nation will never be the same. From the destruction of the World Trade Center to the election of President Barack Obama, the past decade has been one of the most influential in our nation's history. We remember exactly where we were. A plane had flown into the World Trade Center in New York City. Less than an hour later, many of us watched a ... [Read More…]
Violent games require user discretion
Sniping an enemy from a rooftop in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro is cold, brutal and bloody - but it isn't illegal. In fact, it's just the opposite. Headshots are free speech. With the recent release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, the discussion of video game violence is again emerging in many households and for good reason. Gratuitous or ... [Read More…]
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