ACU's FilmFest piqued student interest through the week before Friday night's show. Rather than generating artistic discussion, the topic raised was that of censorship. One student's film, "The Legend of the Stormin' Mormon," raised administrative eyebrows Oct. 25 and prompted the university to decide against allowing the film to take part in ... [Read More…]
Students stand under free speech, not under God
The myth that apathetic teenagers fill the United States recently took a blow. About 50 high school students in Boulder, Colo., stood up and stepped out of class to protest the use of the phrase "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance. Instead of reciting the Pledge like the rest of the students at Boulder High School do every morning, the group ... [Read More…]
Unleashing Blackwater
Unleashing Blackwater, an armed and unregulated group of former U.S. military personnel, to represent America in Iraq, exposes the country to easily preventable blame. The organization, which trains U.S. civilians to supplement the military, touts a belief that it provides service our armed forces cannot. "We are a professional military, law ... [Read More…]
Change in SA order would increase efficiency
The 85th Students' Association Congress cannot perform to its potential because of the rules of order used during meetings. SA meetings run much longer than needed because of tradition and the rules of order. Because of this hang-up, members of SA are looking at ways to help meetings run more smoothly. A great example of rules getting in the way ... [Read More…]
Mother Teresa’s struggles produce interesting debate
Mother Teresa's a fraud. At least that's what some would like to call her. After the release of letters marked with telling confessions about her spiritual darkness, the media quickly and without reserve declared this discovery as a blessing. Others, on the opposite side of the spectrum, saw a scam finally exposed. In Daylight Atheism, a Web blog ... [Read More…]
Pornography addiction group offers needed support
Only one or two of every 100 men have never read erotic magazines or watched pornographic movies, believes Dr. Richard Beck, chair of the Department of Psychology. For most men, the interest in pornography doesn't create an obsession. But the addicted need serious help. A ministry called "The Man in the Mirror" estimates that "for every 10 men in ... [Read More…]
HeartBeat clothing line a welcome addition
The university's step toward changing the world with the non-sweatshop clothing line HeartBeat deserves applause. The HeartBeat line uses American Apparel Fabric, which wisely pays laborers Fair Trade compensation. HeartBeat also cares about designs of T-shirts. It will release three designs each semester and will feature this semester the ... [Read More…]
Pool gives students a mixed choice
ACU separated genders in its swimming pool the day it opened. Starting this year, both genders are allowed in the Gibson pool at the same time. Is this a good thing? Yes. Oklahoma Christian University and Pepperdine University have allowed mixed swimming in their on-campus pool for years. So why has our pool separated genders for so ... [Read More…]
Peace protest brings in reflection, discussion
Silence and a can of red paint spurred more heated responses from students and onlookers than many recent hard-hitting forums. Some posters riled and offended onlookers, but in a silent protest, the message must be strong enough to make a clear point. The mute protestors, with blood-red hands, said they wanted two things: peace and ... [Read More…]
Facebook changes set off privacy discussions
Information you don't want shared can be shared with the rest of the world: be careful. Facebook plans to allow Google and Yahoo to display profile listings within a matter of weeks. Users of Facebook may have their profile pictures and names available to the public, unless they change the privacy settings on their profiles. Also, Facebook equips ... [Read More…]
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