Well, ladies and gents, this is my last column of 2014. I put a lot of thought into what I wanted this to be about because we have so much coming up. After all, Thanksgiving is almost here, and I could write about what to be thankful for. Christmas is on the horizon, and I could write pages about commercialism or the birth of Christ or the ... [Read More…]
A debate of comic proportions
Superman has always been my favorite superhero. I've been in many a heated debate about who's better between the Man of Steel and Batman. It's something I've always felt pretty strongly about. However, in the past few years I've had to do some reevaluating. I've jumped on the Marvel train. Lately, DC has just seemed, well, irrelevant. The ... [Read More…]
California vs. Texas
One afternoon this summer, a woman at my church here in Abilene invited the congregation to her ranch for a barbecue after service. I had never been to a cattle ranch before, so I eagerly accepted and headed out to the middle of nowhere for an evening of games and food with my friends. Her husband made some of the best burgers I have ever eaten ... [Read More…]
Entra a la Plaza serves up culture
A Spanish version of Be My Baby blasted over loudspeakers as several hundred waited for the festivities of Entra a la Plaza to begin Friday night. While they waited, some had their faces painted, and others bounced around in the inflatable obstacle course. The aroma of cheese, beef and spices filled the air as the line that stretched the length of ... [Read More…]
About this whole senioritis thing
It's the fourth week of the first semester of the school year, and all I can think about is May. That glorious day in the spring when I'll finally be done with school. As graduation creeps up, it's extremely difficult for me not to act like I already have one foot out the door. You all know what I'm talking about. Senioritis. It's that ... [Read More…]
Campus takes on ALS ice bucket challenge
As the latest group at ACU to be publicly challenged, the freshman class was called out last week to take on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge on the final day of Welcome Week. That's right, the entire freshman class. Alex Abston, student director for Welcome Week, said Aubree Selinger from the Alumni Association nominated all incoming freshmen on ... [Read More…]
Goodbye, old friend
"Robin Williams. What a concept." So said Billy Crystal at the Emmys Monday night, as one of dozens of public figures to give a tribute to the late legend since his passing. Williams was one of many celebrities acknowledged in the memorial segment of the show, including Lauren Bacall, James Garner, Don Pardo, Shirley Temple, Mickey Rooney, ... [Read More…]
COBA undergoes change in leadership
The College of Business Administration saw a shift in leadership as two department chairs and the associate dean transitioned into full-time faculty positions before the semester began. As of June 1, Dr. Don Pope, chair of Management Sciences, Bill Fowler, chair of the Department of Accounting and Finance, and Dr. Monty Lynn, associate dean of ... [Read More…]
Track and field heads to Lubbock
Track and field head to Lubbock this weekend for its last regular-season meet of the year at the Red Raider Open. The one-day meet begins at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow with the men's javelin throw at the Terry and Linda Fuller Track and Field Complex at Texas Tech. Field events end with the men's and women's high jump at 4 p.m., and running events ... [Read More…]
New stadium to benefit students
The full-color renderings of the planned Wildcat Stadium at Anthony Field show a sports venue packed with purple for game-day action. Fresh from tailgating, crowds in the pictures pour into the pristine complex as the football on the field takes place under the festive glow of fireworks. But what the drawings don't show is the stadium sitting ... [Read More…]
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