There is a public education problem in the United States, a serious problem that has profound effects on the present and future generations. One of the major problems is education inequity. Though many would argue that all have equal opportunities in America, it is simply not true, and if the playing field is uneven, the future is unequal as ... [Read More…]
Student uses nets in fight against Malaria
By Brian Johnston Ghandi once said, "Be the change that you want to see in the world." Laci Butler, sophomore nursing major from Sunnyvale, is doing exactly that. She partnered with Brad Gautney and Global Health Innovations and is spearheading a campaign called "Nothing but Nets" here on campus. After going on a mission trip to Africa, Butler ... [Read More…]
Locavore movement urges individuals to eat locally
Before modern farming technology came about, people did most everything by hand. Growing crops took time, fertilizer was made from all-natural materials and the animals lived healthily until their time came. Now, the farming industry moves at a faster pace in order to meet the demands of the nation. Nevertheless, there are those individuals who ... [Read More…]
Feature: ACU graduates travel to South Africa
Two pairs of American shoes shuffle through the dusty Cape Town streets. Jason Boone and Stephen Powell, armed with plastic bugle-like horns and eagerness, prepare the people for something that has never been seen by the African continent - a World Cup soccer match. During their time in South Africa, recent ACU graduates Boone and Powell, served ... [Read More…]
The Mission: Students strive to reach children in Abilene neighborhoods
About two years ago, leaders of a local church called The Mission approached James Woodruff, recent ACU graduate from Nashville, Tenn. and a group of his friends with an idea. The idea was to create a sense of community in the neighborhoods and apartment complexes surrounding the church building. Out of this idea, Operation Home Front was ... [Read More…]
Global Reach: ACU students grow while doing mission work abroad
Brian Johnston Mission Lazarus- Honduras Brian Johnston, senior education major from Abilene, was looking forward to a "cool" summer mission trip. Instead, he faced an incredible and moving journey he was not expecting. Mission Lazarus is a holistic mission, meaning it meets many different needs. The four branches of the mission are medical, ... [Read More…]
‘You can be a big pig, too’
Picture The Andy Griffith Show. Picture Cheers. Picture everything you find wholesome and quaint and charming. Picture a faded sign with a vintage porky portrait and a parking lot packed with cars beneath. If your heart isn't already warmed, it will be as soon as you step inside the Dixie Pig diner at 1403 Butternut St. The Dixie Pig, whose name ... [Read More…]
A Rink of Their Own: ACU inline hockey perseveres
"Some people have the idea that inline hockey is a kiddie sport," says Mark Daughdrill, junior vocational missions major from Cypress. The men of the ACU inline hockey team would beg to differ. For a small number of ACU-affiliated hockey enthusiasts, the quick action of inline skating combined with the rough play of hockey is enough to pack a bag ... [Read More…]
Purple Mountain Majesty: The Mount Rushmore of ACU Sports
Nestled in the Black Hills of South Dakota stands a monument to four of the greatest presidents this country has ever seen, a tribute to their accomplishments as leaders of the United States. Imagine for a moment that nestled among the nonexistent hills of Abilene stood a monument to ACU's elite - a Mount Rushmore, if you will, of ACU sports. The ... [Read More…]
Springing Into Action
Whether Spring Break Campaigns traveled near or far, they all made an impact through serving others. Four of the 19 groups are profiled here: Honduras Ten zealous Spring Break campaigners left a massive impact on the city of Trujillo, Honduras, this year. Throughout their stay, the group was involved mainly with Little Hands, Big Hearts, a ... [Read More…]
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