Just 350 words. That's it. After working in journalism for six years, you'd think I could write 350 words about carpet texture, and certainly 350 words on a topic of my choice. But almost weekly, I am assigned to write a column. And almost weekly, I face the same challenge: writer's block, that accursed affliction stumping writers of all ages, ... [Read More…]
Cultural Menagerie: “Ethnos Family” celebrates traditions
Through dancing, singing and musical performances, ACU's international students will offer the community a taste of foreign cultures in the International Students' Association's culture show, Ethnos. This year's production, entitled Ethnos Family: The Culture Show, will take place in Cullen Auditorium 7:30-9:30 p.m Friday and Saturday, according ... [Read More…]
Trying times reinforce God’s promise
As a rule, I prefer chick flicks to all other movies, with the exception of some historical films. I want happy endings. I don't want to pay $8 to watch reality. All I have to do is look outside, go to class or turn on the news for that. Unsatisfying endings occur every day. When I pay money for an escape, I want happily-ever-afters. But some ... [Read More…]
Christianity provides sense of hope
When young children play, they seem lost in their own perfect worlds, where good always triumphs, the prince always saves the princess and Matchbox cars resurface from pileups unscathed. Nothing can disturb this utopia, except perhaps occasional potty breaks or Mom's call for a snack. Kids don't care which country may or may not develop nuclear ... [Read More…]
Abilene families conduct walk to raise Down syndrome awareness
Sadie Weaver's third pregnancy did not turn out as planned. As a mother to two nearly grown children, Sadie thought she knew what to expect. She knew as a woman grew older, so did her odds of bearing a child with a disorder. She knew tests could detect Down syndrome while the child was still in the womb. She knew the results of those tests would ... [Read More…]
Students ditch Abilene for Austin City Limits
Tom Prince skipped his classes Friday, but he says it was worth it. Prince, junior computer science major from Round Rock, was one of many ACU students driving to Austin this weekend to soak up the vast array of musical entertainment known as the Austin City Limits Music Festival. The annual festival sprawled across Zilker Park Friday through ... [Read More…]
Infestation provides vital insight
How crickets make it all the way up to third-floor dorm rooms continues to mystify me. But they do. Consistently. And they always seem to find their way to my room. My freshman year, the crickets infested my Abilene experience from the day I moved in to well into the fall semester. I heard the first floor of Gardner Hall experienced a cricket ... [Read More…]
Flu continues to plague students
Coughing fits, fever and class absences announced the arrival of flu season several weeks ago and are still rampant on campus. As the influenza and H1N1, or swine flu, viruses circulate nationally, an increased urgency to stay well permeates the ACU community. Registered nurse Marsha Smith, an ACU Medical Clinic employee, said the university needs ... [Read More…]
Difficult week yields epiphany
Monday has a notorious reputation for starting terrible weeks, but last week, my Monday was a Wednesday. The first half of my week progressed fairly normally. On Wednesday afternoon, I was still blissfully unaware of my impending doom. However, by Wednesday evening, it was pretty obvious I just needed to go back to bed and set my alarm for ... [Read More…]
Students should keep an open mind
Certain lines in worship services should not be crossed. Worship leaders should not reserve distracting solos, leaving the rest of us wondering what, if anything, we are supposed to sing. All chanting and group readings of scripture should be left to cults. Praise Day worship orders should consist strictly of happy songs people already know to ... [Read More…]
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