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How to battle stress in the middle of Spring and Sing Song

February 21, 2020 by Allison Harrell

Sing Song and the middle of the Spring semester is the perfect mix of events to cause the peak of stress in the mind of an ACU college student. But we must fight the feelings of doubt, fear and overwhelmingness that stress ensues to stay true to what is really important, other people. When we are overwhelmed by the weight of stress we are most ... [Read More…]

Will the XFL actually be successful?

February 14, 2020 by Owen Simpson

Now that the NFL season has concluded, the XFL's inaugural season is finally underway. Now the question is will it actually last? When talking about success, I'm talking about financial profitability and national viewership. Some things I'd consider are necessary components are proven leadership, solid financial banking and exposure. Looking ... [Read More…]

Is Tom Brady leaving Foxborough?

February 14, 2020 by Tavian Miles

Tom Brady is arguably one of the greatest football players of all time. He’s been loyal to the New England Patriots for the past 19 seasons, but could he soon be leaving? The NFL's new league year will begin March 18, and with it Brady is expected to become an unrestricted free agent for the first time. Soon we will see whether other teams ... [Read More…]

Some things are more important than Sing Song

February 7, 2020 by Dillon Daniel

With Sing Song coming up in three weeks, the hype for the show continues to grow among many students and staff. However, there are many students who are growing in stress every time they attend a rehearsal over doing homework that night. Many students, especially those gifted in the creative arts, take great joy in singing parodies of their ... [Read More…]

The service industry deserves more of our gratitude

February 7, 2020 by Henry Erickson

Everyday, we enjoy cushioned benefits given to us from the hard work of dozens of members of the service industry. For college students especially, these benefits only increase within the day-to-day happenings of a university. Unfortunately, the busyness of a schedule can often greatly impede our ability to see the many benefits we enjoy, and more ... [Read More…]

A Chiefs dynasty is alive after a Super Bowl victory

February 6, 2020 by Tavian Miles

As of last Sunday there is no more football left to be played. (Unless you’re excited about the XFL reboot happening Saturday.) The Kansas City Chiefs won their first Super Bowl in 50 years, and it couldn’t have come in more of an epic fashion. Scoring 21 unanswered points in the 4th quarter and never looking back. We were able to witness Chiefs ... [Read More…]

It’s important to have an answer for what you believe

January 31, 2020 by Abbey Lee

My Bible class was split into groups to discuss questions over our reading of “Mere Christianity” by C.S. Lewis on Tuesday. What I thought was going to be a quick 'Question and Answer' around the room turned into almost 30 minutes of conversation about whether we actually had complete free will or not. Each student that participated in the ... [Read More…]

Local businesses deserve your support

January 31, 2020 by Riley Fisher

Supporting local businesses is an important part of keeping the heart of a small town beating. A lot of the places I’ve lived in and driven through, even some of the larger cities close to the Metroplex, have more local businesses than I thought they would. Discovering the local businesses in an area has become a fun way for me to get to ... [Read More…]

Kobe Bryant’s sudden death concludes an unfinished story

January 27, 2020 by Owen Simpson

When the name Kobe Bryant comes up in conversation, what do you think? Do you remember him as the five-time NBA champion, or was he the person you would root against in any circumstance? Nevertheless, he was also a person who shined off the court following retirement. He was a family man until his last breath. Bryant, 41, was killed in a ... [Read More…]

The gender wage gap in sports is unlikely to change in the future

January 23, 2020 by Owen Simpson

It’s been an ongoing debate that has caught fire in recent years. There have been gender pay gaps in almost every area of the industry and sports is no different. However, there are specific reasons as to why this is the case in sports. Forbes released the top 100 highest-paid athletes of 2019, and all but one are male athletes. Tennis player ... [Read More…]