During the first few days of Chapel, Dr. Jean-Noel Thompson, dean of Student Life, made an unexpected announcement: this semester, Chapel meetings could be worth two credits each. Students present for the announcement reacted in various fashions, including isolated applause, gasps and laughter. Thompson immediately answered the question on ... [Read More…]
Inauguration marks traditional, unique national transitions
If one wishes to see a sign of the transformations throughout the history of the Unites States of America, look no further than the inauguration of past presidents. On the eve of the Roaring Twenties, Warren Harding became the first president to ride in a car at his inauguration in 1921. When Calvin Coolidge placed his hand on the Bible in 1925, ... [Read More…]
General goodwill should transcend cultural Christmas differences
Christmas in America has become a close showdown between Jesus Christ and Santa Claus. The bombardment in the media about the jolly, old man delivering his presents often overshadows the original purpose of the holiday: celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. However, the situation could be worse; in Belgium, Jesus does not have one, but three ... [Read More…]
Automobile industry necessitates bailout, increased responsibility
Merriam-Webster ' s Online Dictionary named "bailout" as the No. 1 Word of the Year for 2008 last week. This announcement came near the end of tumultuous financial year that witnessed the U.S. Congress allocate nearly $7 trillion of taxpayer money to struggling companies and government institutions, according to a CNBC article. The latest bailout ... [Read More…]
Students should contribute to rec center fundraising
Students have heard rumors and read updates on the Fitness and Wellness Center's status. It is no secret the parties involved have fought an uphill battle trying to raise the funds necessary to begin construction. But students' hands are not tied. Our country's volatile economy has tightened the belts of almost every industry in the U.S., most ... [Read More…]
City logo change ‘frontiers’ whole new waste of funding
The City of Abilene revealed its new logo and slogan, "Abilene Frontiering" on Nov.11. More than a year in the works, the new catchphrase will be implemented slowly across the city. Officials say full "roll out" could take years. In the meantime, Abilene residents have been able to mull over the change and its consequences, including the cost: ... [Read More…]
Marriage definition should remain one man, one woman
While people across the nation celebrated the election of the first black president on Nov. 4, citizens of California witnessed another historical moment as voters adopted a state constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. In a state where same-sex marriages were legal since June, the initiative, known as Proposition 8, won with 52 ... [Read More…]
Obesity cause for Canadian inmate’s release
By Colter Hettich, Features Editor Montreal's Bordeaux Jail released Michel Lapointe, 37, early after he served 25 months. His conviction: Conspiracy, drug trafficking and gangsterism. (Microsoft Word does not even recognize the word gangsterism. That's how bad it is.) At the time of his arrest, Lapointe weighed in at 375 pounds. Two years later ... [Read More…]
Inappropriate reactions mar historical election night
On Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, history was made. America elected its first black president. We all watched it happen, and regardless whether one agrees with the outcome of the election or not, we all must agree this is a momentous turning point in the history of our country. However, the way America reacts also can shape how this formative event will ... [Read More…]
Attendance policy leaves students feeling impending doom
Let us use the scientific method conjoined with philosophy to hypothesize for a moment. Student A is a responsible, knowledgeable individual who receives A's, and to her collegiate dismay, sometimes B's. Student A is on track to graduate on time and attends most of her classes, as opposed to Student B who attends all classes and is in the B and C ... [Read More…]
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