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Book Review: “American Prison: A Reporter’s Undercover Journey Into The Business Of Punishment” by Shane Bauer

November 9, 2020 by Gracyn McGathy

“It is said that no one truly knows a nation until one has been inside its jails. A nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens, but its lowest ones.” ― Nelson Mandela   As of 2013, there were an estimated 133,000 prisoners institutionalized in private prisons. There are times in life when you must question the ... [Read More…]

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Media Review: “The Shallows: What The Internet is Doing to Our Brains” by Nick Carr and Jeff Orlowski’s “The Social Dilemma”

October 21, 2020 by Gracyn McGathy

Let’s talk technology. We are living in what scientists have deemed the “information age,”: essentially an era built upon a consistent stream of intelligence. This ocean spills over into several large rivers we identify as social platforms, all of which utilize a marketing strategy of engineered seduction. Gone is the world where shared media can ... [Read More…]

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Book Review: “Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I’ve Loved” by Kate Bowler

October 5, 2020 by Gracyn McGathy

“If I were to invent a sin to describe what that was--for how I lived--I would not say it was simply that I didn’t stop to smell the roses. It was the sin of arrogance, of becoming impervious to life itself. I failed to love what was present and decided to love what was possible instead.” Kate Bowler’s Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other ... [Read More…]

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Book review: The Testaments by Margaret Atwood

September 21, 2020 by Gracyn McGathy

“As they say, history does not repeat itself, but it rhymes.” Rarely in modern literature do I find authors who risk their platforms for the sake of controversial writing. Margaret Atwood is one among the few, a wolf in women’s clothing. The Testaments, sister to The Handmaid’s Tale and Atwood’s latest work, is evidence of her willingness to ... [Read More…]

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‘One Night Only’ performance sold out last Saturday

February 27, 2020 by Gabi Morales

The student-led dance production titled One Night Only sold out on tickets for the show on Feb. 29. Students get a unique opportunity to show their talent on the stage through the expression of dance at a sold-out show. Lily Balogh, freshman English major from Abilene and member of ACU theater, was the main coordinator for the night of dance. One ... [Read More…]

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Mike Diaz describes his tattoo portfolio

March 1, 2019 by Amber Chavez

Senior psychology major Mike Diaz explains different styles of tattoos he has done. Video by Amber Chavez. https://youtu.be/OMRT4ZqNPe8 ... [Read More…]

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CSSA hosts Chinese New Year Celebration

February 28, 2019 by Tavian Miles

The Chinese Students' and Scholars' Association held its annual Chinese New Year Celebration on Feb. 27 in the Hunter Welcome Center. Video by Tavian Miles. https://youtu.be/8vFSLu-7GeM ... [Read More…]

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Mike Diaz explains how he became the owner of Sacred Art Tattoos

February 27, 2019 by Amber Chavez

Senior psychology major Mike Diaz explains how he became the owner of Sacred Art Tattoos. Video by Amber Chavez. https://youtu.be/b-gm6JG7I5M ... [Read More…]

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Center for Contemporary Arts begins 10th Annual Intercollegiate Competition

January 30, 2019 by Avery Teichmann

On Jan. 23, the Center for Contemporary Arts hosted its month-long intercollegiate art competition that is open to students. Video by Avery Teichman. https://youtu.be/Zaz7tf_EeWc   ... [Read More…]

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First senior art show takes place at Shore Art Gallery

January 30, 2019 by Abbey Lee

On Friday, five students held the first senior art show, entitled "Forged" in the Shore Art Gallery. Video by Abbey Lee. https://youtu.be/ojOPBJIUG6U   ... [Read More…]

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The Department of Theatre is producing three spring shows, including a senior showcase, Dance of Hope and Songs for New World. Read more below:
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This year the Department of Theatre has been involved in three spring productions, a Senior Showcase, Dance of Hope and Songs for New World. Two of these productions are being filmed and one will be over livestream for students and the ACU Community to watch. The Senior Showcase, which is usually in...
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"By being back at a church in-person, I saw the body of Christ like I had not seen it before: as a working machine." Read more from Managing Editor Dillon Daniel below: ...

My experience back in a fully-opened church - Optimist

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Regardless of what one may think of the state of Texas opening back up, I believe a blessing that many, including myself, are thankful for is the ability for churches to full capacity within the state. While some stores still count entrants, restaurants require masks and theatres require social dist...
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