Taking classes from home can be really convenient, and online learning makes it easy to fit school into a busy schedule. But the real question is, are you actually learning as much as you would in a classroom? I found out the hard way that just being in front of a screen does not always give you the full experience. I took a class, thinking it ... [Read More…]
Athletes today face pressure from every angle
Student-athletes hold an important role at ACU, representing the school across the country while balancing many responsibilities both on the field and in the classroom. The university has grown more successful each year since entering Division I in 2013. This success has led to higher expectations for the athletic department, athletes, coaches and ... [Read More…]
A strong March jobs report, but a slower path for new graduates
Graduation is just four weeks away, but certainty about landing a job is not. The March jobs report offers some reassurance, yet for the Class of 2026, it also shows a more complicated situation. On paper, the labor market looks strong. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. added 178,000 jobs in March, a sharp rebound after losing ... [Read More…]
Borders, Strangers, the Bible
U.S. Representative and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, in response to criticism from Pope Leo XIV, made a case for national borders and policies aimed at assimilating immigrants, based on an interpretation of the Bible: “Despite the unfounded claims of the Left, supporting a strong national border is a very Christian thing to do. The Bible ... [Read More…]
Federal funding cuts hurt local journalism, Americans
With the mission of “ensur[ing] universal access to non-commercial, high-quality content and telecommunications services … to more than 1,500 locally owned public radio and television stations across the country,” the CPB has helped fund National Public Radio since 1967, according to the CPB website. On Oct. 1, that funding stopped. Congress ... [Read More…]
Chapel requirements shift, students perspectives follow
As students enter Chapel, the room fills with activity. Some students are talking and laughing with their friends, while others are rushing to find a seat. Lights glow against the stage, and music begins to play. Some are fully engaged, while others sit back, simply present. All sharing the same space but not the same experience. Chapel is a ... [Read More…]
Breaking down the madness: Predictions, upsets, contenders
It’s the most magical time of the year: March Madness. A tournament highlighted by being the biggest postseason gauntlet in sports. The storylines, the drama, the talent and the history all make for one of the best sports watching experiences a fan can have. With that being said, absolutely nothing is guaranteed when these teams step on the ... [Read More…]
Every Christian should be unabashedly pro-life
James Talerico is a Texas state representative and the Democratic Party’s nominee for the U.S. Senate seat John Cornyn currently holds. Talerico is a Christian with a Master of Divinity from Austin Presbyterian Seminary. He rightly points to Jesus’ teaching to love God and neighbor as the core ethical teaching of Christianity, and he has said his ... [Read More…]
Prediction markets are dominating college athletics, but no one is talking about it
Prediction markets are quietly reshaping college athletics. As of Feb. 27, contracts tied to university games generated $13,642,070 in trading activity across the two most popular prediction market platforms. Not point spreads. Not parlays. Financial contracts are tied directly to the outcomes of Wildcat games. Prediction markets, such as ... [Read More…]
Abilene is more interesting than you think
On the surface, Abilene seems like a pretty boring place. As a college student looking to enjoy a life away from campus, you may find yourself at the mall every weekend, believing that it’s the only interesting place in the whole city. Young adults shut themselves up in their dorms or with their social clubs, as the word floats all around ACU’s ... [Read More…]
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