By Lydia Melby, Arts Editor Read Comments For years, I was what I like to call a 'closet-feminist.' Up until a year or two ago, I would preface anything I wanted to say about women's rights in the church or equal pay for equal work with the disclaimer, "I'm not a feminist or anything, but." Eventually, I grew up and realized that identifying ... [Read More…]
Carmike theatre offers a chance to experience indie
By Lydia Melby, Arts Editor Now that the Oscars are over, movie buffs may be feeling somewhat lost. The Watchmen premieres next week, but after that, movies are looking bleak for a little while, at least in terms of originality (did they really remake The Last House on the Left and Twelve Angry Men?). However, fellow film fanatics need not waste ... [Read More…]
Four ACU students create new program for businesses
By Lydia Melby, Arts Editor With most of the business world in the midst of a mass transition to computers and the Internet, almost everyone is trying to harness the capabilities of cyberspace. Four students from ACU have done just that. Seniors Ryan Stephen, finance major from Spring, and Garrett Winder, accounting major from Aledo, and ACU ... [Read More…]
Abilene Opera Association provides rare opportunity
By Lydia Melby, Arts Editor The Abilene Opera Association is bringing something new to the Abilene arts scene. With a little help from students and professors from both ACU and Hardin-Simmons University and also some adults from the Abilene community, the AOA will be presenting its rendition of Georges Bizet's Carmen. The opera will run Feb. 24, ... [Read More…]
‘Little Women’ enjoyable despite some shortcomings
By Lydia Melby, Arts Editor Everyone loves tales of accomplishment, of overcoming the greatest or even the most mundane of adversities, of romance and happy endings, and of course, tales that involve a loving, supportive family. So if a story already has all these elements, what could possibly be done to make it better? Why, set it to music, of ... [Read More…]
Teachers deserve more recognition
By Lydia Melby, Arts Editor They are people you see every day. They smile at you, ask you how your weekend was and usually are interested in your well-being. They may be some of the most influential people in your life, and, if you choose, you could learn so much from them. However, since they are available all the time, I find most people our age ... [Read More…]
Seniors talented work on display
By Lydia Melby, Arts Editor ACU students have a chance to experience the world of art and expression this Friday at 7 p.m., as eight seniors from the art and design program unveil some of the ideas they have produced during their college career. The exhibit's title, Youer Than You, comes from the Dr. Seuss book Happy Birthday to You! The full ... [Read More…]
Swing the Lead battles in Dallas
By Lydia Melby, Arts Editor ACU's own favorite punk rock band, Swing The Lead, battled it out last Saturday night with eight other Texas bands to see which could muster the most fans and win the grand prize. Although Swing The Lead did not go home with the grand prize, the band played superbly and took full advantage of the opportunity to show off ... [Read More…]
Fourteen Sing Song acts continue practice, preparation for show
By Lydia Melby, Arts Editor The stakes are getting higher and practices more intense as ACU gears up for what is perhaps its biggest event of the year: Sing Song. This year, the 53rd annual event is called "Believe," and its preparations are just as intense as in the years preceding it. Although Sing Song 2009 may be as traditional as always, it ... [Read More…]
Student band gives life, energy to dying genre
By Lydia Melby, Arts Editor Are you looking for something fresh and a little different to listen to? Tired of the same old indie-rock metaphysical self-pity that's so popular in live music today? Want to check out a show just to enjoy the music without feeling out of place wearing something besides skinny jeans and a beret? Well, look no further ... [Read More…]