-by Amy Boone I have the interesting and honored perspective of living with the person who broadcasts ACU athletic events. My husband Grant spends countless hours on the road and on campus getting know know players, coaches and various teams at ACU. He brings the games to life and asks questions in interviews that help fans get to know the ... [Read More…]
Student athletes should get paid
Have you ever had a job but never gotten paid for it? No, obviously not, because that's not how it works. You work, you produce and you get paid for it. This is exactly what student athletes do, but without the pay. As a student athlete going to school full time and playing basketball, life is basically like having two jobs, but with no income ... [Read More…]
Letter: Optimist columns show passion of authors
-by Thomas Richards Dear Optimist, I am a senior citizen and a graduate of the University of Texas Austin. I picked up your newspaper on a visit to the Welcome Center last week. I read Lauren Franco’s article and was impressed by her passion. I have lost so many loved ones and now at 69 they inspire me with memories of past kindnesses, ... [Read More…]
Dallas woes: what changed the Cowboys from a dynasty to a disaster?
January 28, 1996. That was the last year the Dallas Cowboys won a Super Bowl. It's been 23 years for "America's team" and nothing but disappointment and heartbreak for the fans. There's many reasons being a fan of this team in the 21st century has been one of the hardest things in sports since the Buffalo Bills lost four straight Super Bowls, ... [Read More…]
ACU in Jacksonville: Wildcats receive national attention on the biggest stage
As head coach, Joe Golding left the court following ACU's loss to Kentucky 79-44, you couldn't help but notice the chants from the arena. Despite the loss, Wildcat fans had been treated with a first-time appearance in NCAA tournament. Chants of "ACU" echoed throughout the building disregarding the scoreboard. Golding had accomplished the ... [Read More…]
Inspired by the maroon dollhouse
As he picked me up and slung me over his broad shoulders, he hauled me to the garage and told me to cover my eyes. I did just that, peeking through the slits in my fingers that were big enough to keep a glimpse of the surprise ahead. I stood next to my papaw on the cold concrete floor and he let me open my eyes to see the glorious two-story ... [Read More…]
Div. I programs deserve Div. I attendance at games
Issue: Attendance is lacking at each sporting event across the board. Our take: Students and other people in Abilene owe it to our athletes to be at games and push them to be tough Div. I competitors. ACU athletics has completely transitioned to Div. I and each team is eligible to participate in postseason play each year, however, it doesn’t ... [Read More…]
Be happy with what you have
When we are college students, we worship the glories of others. Maybe you’re the freshman art student who sits next to the girl whose drawing abilities surpass yours as exhibited through her magnificent doodles in her notepad. Maybe you’re the yoga beginner secretly wishing to bend your body in the ways the experts sitting at the front ... [Read More…]
Misleading headlines are the real fake news
Recently, a story surfaced about the now ex-assistant men’s basketball coach at Texas A&M-Commerce, Josip Maric, who was arrested for sex trafficking. The story’s headline stated he was an ex-ACU basketball coach, which is true, but misleading. Maric was an ACU coach almost a decade ago. Since 2010, he has worked at six different ... [Read More…]
A capella groups offer more than just music-edited EC
A capella music is the foundation for community at ACU. From winter performances to Sing Song, I have seen a cappella groups take root and flourish throughout ACU. While performing with Foundation, the freshmen a capella group, there hasn’t been a single time that I have regretted my decision to join. Both the family environment and strong ... [Read More…]
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