Let’s be real. I know a lot of students are going to get married while at ACU or right after graduation. We can talk honestly here. We’re all in this together. Say it with me. Weddings. Cost. Too. Much. Money. According to The Wedding Report, the average cost of a wedding in the U.S. was almost $26,000 in 2017. In the Austin-Round Rock area, ... [Read More…]
Veterans Day is more than a holiday
Sunday is Veterans Day, a time to show gratitude for the people who fought or continue to fight for our freedom. Without them, who knows where we would be today? Veterans Day is more than the local parade, more than American flags lining the streets, and it’s certainly more than a simple post on social media as a brief acknowledgment. I come ... [Read More…]
It’s more than just a summer job
This time of year, every student has holidays on their mind, but many students also start thinking about the upcoming summer and what they should do between school years. This week on Nov. 7-8, there was a summer camp job fair in the Campus Center, including a variety of camps from across and country. Each of the 12 camps in attendance discussed ... [Read More…]
Why would you want your colorblind Christianity?
College is all about adjustment, as we each come from different, diverse backgrounds. Change is healthy, and adjustment is essential to the growth that we undergo when we embrace change. However, in order for real change to occur, we must have healthy, safe environments with everything on the table. Part of a healthy environment is the foundation ... [Read More…]
Shine bright like a diamond… or like Anthony Field
Though ACU is doing a commendable job at reducing energy waste with more efficient air conditioning and heating methods, there is still a bright elephant in the room: the constantly illuminated football stadium. Coming from a high school with a $60 million football stadium that holds 18,000 people, I understand the excitement that comes with ... [Read More…]
The value in learning a second language
When I was little, my parents sat me down and explained to me that they wanted me to learn a second language. At the time, I remember 6 year old me kind of rolling my eyes because if I knew English, what was the point? I told myself that I already knew how to read, talk and get my point across (pretty passionately at that, if we’re honest). As a ... [Read More…]
Let’s find creative ways to improve voter turnout
Voting is the most important aspect of civic engagement that one can participate in. The seriousness of voting was emphasized by our founders. Since our nation’s inception, there has been a steady expansion of voting rights. However, compared to other developed nations, the level of participation in national and midterm elections lags behind. This ... [Read More…]
Pink and green since 1919, ACU’s oldest club
Lets get one thing out of the way: If you're going to call me biased, just go ahead and send the email now. For starters, I'm not entirely sure when this debate started, but I'm here to end it. Ko Jo Kai is the oldest social club on campus. It's factual, it's historical and I'm not sure why there was a debate to begin with. Don't get me ... [Read More…]
It’s okay not to pledge
Pledging season is upon us. Girls will soon be shouting, “I will respect Kojie Park!” and “G-A-T-A want to be a GATA!” and dressing in clothes that are way too warm for Texas weather. Other students, like me, will be shouting, “Where are my earplugs?!” and embracing the shorts and t-shirts I get to keep wearing on a daily basis. I have a lot of ... [Read More…]
It’s always too soon to joke
The first time I ever heard a personal story from the day of 9/11 was in a book called New York, September 11 by Magnum Photographers. Steve McCurry and his coworkers that day emotionally explained the details of the day from seeing the explosion in the first tower from their apartment to crossing under caution tape blocking off the area, and ... [Read More…]
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