Rushing and pledging season can make everything that doesn’t involve a club seem unimportant. Often during this time, schoolwork and other activities get put aside as life continues to get busier. I’m involved in a lot on campus and I’ve seen a lot of my friends pledge. As someone who is rushing and plans on pledging, I know how crazy this ... [Read More…]

As a freshman entering into Abilene Christian University, I was super excited about setting foot on campus and starting a new chapter in my life. However during my first few weeks my excitement quickly started to fade. All because of this question “What sport do you play for ACU?” When I was first asked this, it was coming from a student that I ... [Read More…]

Christianity isn’t an oppressive religion; young believers are just unsure and insecure about their faith. There are many stigmas tied to the faith: “Christianity is demanding”, “It’s too patriarchal”, and “The faith should evolve with society”. Understandably, the unbeliever would feel this way as they are not under the same guidance as this ... [Read More…]

Honestly, I used to have a negative view of media and the news. I still barely read the news, but here I am, writing for a newspaper. After years of watching my grandfather sitting in his recliner, leaned back, yelling at the television because the Republicans were doing this or the Democrats were doing that, I started to tune it out. After ... [Read More…]

"Am I more than just the sum of every high and every low? Remind me once again just who I am, because I need to know." I’m an enneagram One. If you don’t know what that means, Ones are perfectionists with extreme attention to detail and a critical mind. Everything must be done without flaw before we hit the sheets and prepare for the long list ... [Read More…]

As my time abroad comes to an end, both dramatically and quietly, it feels like I’m watching the ending of the greatest adventure movie. I know that when I arrive home I will be asked all of the obvious questions, like: What was your favorite part? What will you miss most? Or, hardest of all: “Tell me everything.” The time here has passed ... [Read More…]

When I decided to come to ACU as a theater major, I was blessed with supportive friends and family, however, countless people have still questioned what I'll do with it, or act surprised. Though I wonder why fewer people see the fine arts as a pursuable career path in today’s culture, it seems to be getting harder to find people willing to ... [Read More…]