Yes, the headline is "click-baity," but that doesn't make it any less true. The argument against the recent changes to the bid night and pledging procedures and the argument for the legalization of marijuana are essentially the same. Advocates for the legalization of marijuana would argue that if people are already using marijuana, that it is in ... [Read More…]

In lieu of one bold sermon including one brave female professor, and in a coliseum filled with generations of Christians both old and new, one powerful sentence was announced across the podium during the finale of a Church of Christ conference – the church needs and should reconsider our stance on the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender ... [Read More…]

It's finally here. We are closing in on the opening of the new Wildcat Stadium, and for the first time since 1958, the football team will be playing on campus. A total of $44 million went into building the stadium, which demonstrates ACU's commitment to bringing the structure to campus. While some might say that too much favoritism is ... [Read More…]

Nothing is more valuable today than tolerance. Or so we think. Everywhere we turn, we're told to embrace the idea that anyone's idea, lifestyle or opinion is valid. It's okay for anyone to believe and practice anything. Unless you believe it okay to disagree with someone. Here is precisely where our modern definition of tolerance breaks ... [Read More…]

There are four kinds of people on a shooting range. There's the steady people who say "Ready, Aim, Fire!" There's the guy who says, "Ready, Fire! Aim....oops." There's the cautious person who says, "Ready, Aim....oh wait, wait. Ready, Aim.....Ready, Aim." And then there's the guy who says, "Fire! Fire! Fire! Fire!" If these four types of ... [Read More…]

"They may not see the incredible in you right now. Keep shining. They will.," reads a tweet by @OsteenOrPanda. This is probably my favorite Twitter account of all time despite not posting any new content since 2015. It's satirical, but pretty realistic at the same time. I'm also convinced Osteen stared himself down in the mirror and spoke these ... [Read More…]

Dear Celina, The last time I saw you, I helped you move out of Morris Hall. The last thing I wanted to do was go back to that hall (which had not been very good to me my sophomore year), but I wanted to see you before you left for the summer. So I helped you carry heavy boxes of clothes and books and GATA stuff. GATA stuff in Morris Hall was ... [Read More…]

MyACU tells me I have 2/55 Spiritual Formation Credits but my better judgment tells me I’ve learned all I have to learn in Moody this year. In two days I’ve been told to follow my dreams, embrace opinions different from mine, step out of my comfort zone and remember life is not all about me. I can’t remember a time that I heard a Chapel speech ... [Read More…]

The introduction of new regulations on Bid Night and pledging have come with no small controversy and while the new rules are minor, this issue begs closer examination. Why are these changes necessary? And why has the reaction been so strong? I think both of these questions can be answered at the same time. These changes are necessary, and the ... [Read More…]