"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…]

It's never been easy for me to find a "church home." I came from a weird church background – or lack thereof. I grew up Catholic until the fifth grade, then stopped going to church altogether after my first communion. Junior year of high school, I started attending a non-denominational church semi-regularly. That relationship ended quickly – I got ... [Read More…]

The term "socialism" has gained popularity in recent years throughout America, despite backlash from the Republican party, in particular. The Democratic party, on the other hand, has been heavily involved with socialism. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and newcomer New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have become the faces of ... [Read More…]

A person with autism should not be treated like a little puppy that you see at the park, pet and love on for two minutes, then walk away from, not thinking about again. Unlike a dog, people with autism know what’s going on- they have minds and feelings. As for the everyday reality of autism, it is something that cannot be defined by a brief ... [Read More…]

Realizing it was my last game to shoot for the university, I held back tears as I walked from the March Madness stage to the press conference area. As I listened to head coach Joe Golding talk about the experience and the three seniors express gratitude for the program, the tears started to flow. I couldn't tell you exactly why, but looking ... [Read More…]

Sporting events are some of the most attended and watched spectacles in the United States. According to Fortune.com, the amount of viewers for Super Bowl LIII reached 103.4 million, even if ratings decreased since the last year's super bowl. The market for sports is one of the biggest industries around the world. Each year we get a new ... [Read More…]

The dorm room: such a beautiful and magical place. Meeting new people, sharing a space, but the best part is the bathrooms. Oh, community bathrooms, how I love you. Living in McDonald Hall my freshman year was a blast- the girls were all great and I made a ton of friends. However, it was a time of embarrassment. In McDonald, the freshmen lived ... [Read More…]

-by Amy Boone I have the interesting and honored perspective of living with the person who broadcasts ACU athletic events. My husband Grant spends countless hours on the road and on campus getting know know players, coaches and various teams at ACU. He brings the games to life and asks questions in interviews that help fans get to know the ... [Read More…]