1,650 minutes per semester. 1,650 minutes ACU asks of its students, to sit and soak in what has been planned from the start of the bells to the closing, "You're dismissed." The mandatory credit count is a constant source of iPhone game-time and gripes. But lately, Chapel-going has grown a little more painful. Last Thursday, the evening ... [Read More…]
Why I need a demotivational speaker to set the standards
I'm pretty tired of people trying to motivate me. Now before I explain, I do believe we all need people who encourage us to create dreams and go after them, especially at this formative stage in our lives. But, if it isn't coming from someone I know wants the best for me, personally, it's empty. If you're getting paid to tell me how great I ... [Read More…]
Going against the dating lifestyle
I'm single. As a matter of fact, I've always been single. I've never had a girlfriend in my life. So, since I am a third culture kid, an illustrator and single, I think I can offer a special look at dating and relationships. Is it just ACU or do all colleges push students to start dating? It does puzzle me that people think their only chance ... [Read More…]
Cartoon: From the mouths of babes…”
"From the mouths of babes..." Daily Doodle Dosage by Ben Todd ... [Read More…]
Thanksgiving break not much to be thankful for
Thanksgiving already gets overshadowed by the Christmas rush. Some people seem to think the calendar skips from October to December. For example, Starbucks broke out the red holiday coffee cups the day after Halloween. To add insult to injury, ACU students are only given three days off from class to celebrate Thanksgiving. This is not enough ... [Read More…]
If my life were a TV show
Back in August, I wrote a column called "Real life is not like TV." I love TV as much as the next person and keep up with several series religiously. And, since I know that my real life will never resemble a TV show, I can let my imagination run free. In a perfect world, this is what I think my life would be like if it became a TV show: The ... [Read More…]
‘God bless you’ nothing to sneeze at
The scenario is all too familiar. You push a button and pace until the elevator arrives. Doors open, revealing you won't be alone on your trek to the eighth floor. You nod to your fellow passenger, step inside, press the button, and fumble with your phone or watch while a looped track of bland jazz blares overhead. "ACHOO!" "God bless ... [Read More…]
Cartoon: The backup plan
"The backup plan" Daily Doodle Dosage by Ben Todd ... [Read More…]
Bullying is not something we outgrow
The NFL offensive line just got a little more offensive. Players of late have hurdled over the line of scrimmage so many times, with everything from murder charges to fake girlfriends, that the league of old is nearly unrecognizable. Are we keeping up with the latest in sports or the newest reality TV show? The latest incident takes it to a ... [Read More…]
If Google ran the government
There's no denying that the Oct. 1 rollout of the federal healthcare exchange under the Affordable Care Act has been a debacle. As Americans struggle to register for Obamacare, they find themselves wondering, how could it be so hard for the government to build a website? Why didn't they just hire some of the big guns at Google to build it for ... [Read More…]
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