For many ACU students on the cusp of adulthood, teaching a classroom of high school students about thesis statements and outlines remains as terrifying as it is unlikely. But, for Sarai Valenzuela, wrangling a herd of high school students is a daily occurrence. Just three years after she graduated high school, Valenzuela, a senior English for ... [Read More…]
Women and Selective Service ignores modern military
All military positions, including combat positions, are now open to women, "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was repealed and last February the Army eased administrative action against transgender troops. These developments are part of a trend in military policy to increase social equity in the U.S. armed forces. However, despite progressive notions of ... [Read More…]
Class Column: Primary madness
Two hundred forty-eight days. That's how long until Election Day 2016. In 248 days the madness of the 2016 elections will conclude, marking the end of what will be one of our most bizarre elections yet. For better or worse, the First Amendment guarantees that all of the presidential hopefuls can campaign and rally as long as they please. Their ... [Read More…]
Flint crisis hinged on societal fears of active government
[SUGGESTION: AN EDITOR'S NOTE RECOGNIZING THAT ELIJAH LIVED IN THE FLINT AREA FOR 6 YEARS AS A CHILD] It is easy to blame someone or something for the Flint water crisis; the EPA, the tight fingers of state Republicans and the Governor, or the weaknesses of local responses. But the root causes of the Flint water crisis go much deeper. The ... [Read More…]
Bernie Sanders campaign captures the promise of youth
Eighty-four percent of Iowan democrats under the age of 30 just voted for a gruff grandfatherly socialist from New Hampshire. The unpolished aura of the self-proclaimed democratic socialist captivates our youngest voting bloc, 18-24 year olds, and inspires millennials across the nation to "Feel the Bern." Sanders' unexpected dash to the top of the ... [Read More…]
Should you vote?
The primaries are weeks away and the application deadline for an absentee ballot is Monday. Voting is upon us and controversial candidates abound. And once again, the majority of the nation's voters are uninformed. Research indicates that although most voters mean well, they are politically incompetent. This does not mean that the voting bloc is ... [Read More…]
Think for yourself about campus carry
Guns, the 2nd Amendment, the NRA and other firearm related things are a huge deal in Texas. Before I moved to Texas I had no idea -Texas culture is hard for someone from the North to understand. Today, campus carry is the hot topic in Texas. Over the past 4 months I've delved into the issue of campus carry, Senate Bill 11 and its ... [Read More…]
University opts out of campus carry legislation
Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, and the Senior Leadership Team decided to opt out of campus concealed carry during the Christmas break. Last year, the Texas Legislature passed a law that allows license holders to carry their handguns concealed onto university campuses and into campus buildings. The new law goes into effect on Aug. ... [Read More…]
Can Trump evolve beyond social Darwinism?
During the 2012 elections, several editorials and academic papers declared a rebirth of social Darwinism in candidates' platforms. Today, I believe specific candidates have built on that rebirth and utilized a brand of neo-social Darwinism as their platform. Donald Trump stands out as the chief social Darwinist of the 2016 elections. But first, ... [Read More…]
I don’t always know but that’s OK
"I don't know." If you've ever had the dubious honor of taking a class with me, you would know that when called on by the professor, "I don't know" is my favorite response. "I don't know" is one of my favorite things to say. In class, if I don't know the answer to the question, I don't see any reason to fake it. I'm there to learn, not waste ... [Read More…]
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