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I’m a journalist, but I don’t stand with Acosta

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A couple of weeks ago in my national government class, Dr. Mel Hailey asked me what I thought about the situation between Jim Acosta and Donald Trump. On Nov. 7, a day after the midterm elections, Acosta was questioning Trump during a press conference about the migrant caravan approaching the border. Trump, who never answered the question, told ... [Read More…]

Always care more about the person than the profile

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Social media is turning into my biggest enemy. In its most innocent form, social media can be used to connect family members who are deployed in the military. It can be used to introduce breaking scientific advancements. It can even be used to virtually give to organizations across the world. However, a question our generation must wrestle ... [Read More…]

An expensive wedding doesn’t make it special

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Let’s be real. I know a lot of students are going to get married while at ACU or right after graduation. We can talk honestly here. We’re all in this together. Say it with me. Weddings. Cost. Too. Much. Money. According to The Wedding Report, the average cost of a wedding in the U.S. was almost $26,000 in 2017. In the Austin-Round Rock area, ... [Read More…]

Veterans Day is more than a holiday

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Sunday is Veterans Day, a time to show gratitude for the people who fought or continue to fight for our freedom. Without them, who knows where we would be today? Veterans Day is more than the local parade, more than American flags lining the streets, and it’s certainly more than a simple post on social media as a brief acknowledgment. I come ... [Read More…]

It’s more than just a summer job

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This time of year, every student has holidays on their mind, but many students also start thinking about the upcoming summer and what they should do between school years. This week on Nov. 7-8, there was a summer camp job fair in the Campus Center, including a variety of camps from across and country. Each of the 12 camps in attendance discussed ... [Read More…]

Shine bright like a diamond… or like Anthony Field

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Though ACU is doing a commendable job at reducing energy waste with more efficient air conditioning and heating methods, there is still a bright elephant in the room: the constantly illuminated football stadium. Coming from a high school with a $60 million football stadium that holds 18,000 people, I understand the excitement that comes with ... [Read More…]

The value in learning a second language

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When I was little, my parents sat me down and explained to me that they wanted me to learn a second language. At the time, I remember 6 year old me kind of rolling my eyes because if I knew English, what was the point? I told myself that I already knew how to read, talk and get my point across (pretty passionately at that, if we’re honest). As a ... [Read More…]

Let’s find creative ways to improve voter turnout

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Voting is the most important aspect of civic engagement that one can participate in. The seriousness of voting was emphasized by our founders. Since our nation’s inception, there has been a steady expansion of voting rights. However, compared to other developed nations, the level of participation in national and midterm elections lags behind. This ... [Read More…]

Pink and green since 1919, ACU’s oldest club

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Lets get one thing out of the way: If you're going to call me biased, just go ahead and send the email now. For starters, I'm not entirely sure when this debate started, but I'm here to end it. Ko Jo Kai is the oldest social club on campus. It's factual, it's historical and I'm not sure why there was a debate to begin with. Don't get me ... [Read More…]

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