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Thank you ACU

May 4, 2021 by Tavian Miles

Who would’ve thought that I would be graduating college in 3 years? From having a normal freshman year, to being cut short my second year, and then to be back in person with masks after a crazy year 2020 was. In all honesty, I’m really not supposed to be here at ACU at all. The year 2018 was probably the worst year of my life if I’m being ... [Read More…]

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ACU JMC has something special

May 4, 2021 by Alyssa High

When looking for a college to go to, I looked at every nationally accredited institution for journalism in Texas and its surrounding states. Everyone I knew wanted to go to a big Texas university: UT, A&M, Tech or TCU. However, I saw something special in ACU. To be honest, I'd never heard of ACU until I came for a tour as part of a college ... [Read More…]

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Reflecting on a memorable three years

May 4, 2021 by Owen Simpson

(Senior reflection column) My time at ACU was for different than most. In addition to being immersed in a student body embracing a worldwide pandemic, I decided to finish my undergraduate in just three years. Despite such aspirations, I was often working more than doing school. As a freshman, I was blessed with countless opportunities to grow ... [Read More…]

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The COVID-19 vaccine isn’t as scary as you think

April 27, 2021 by Carrie Johnston

After a year filled with controversy regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the debate has now seemed to shift towards whether a person should receive the COVID-19 vaccine. With all the controversy and discussion surrounding the vaccine, there are still many people receiving the vaccine. I am one of those people. I'm not going to lie; I was pretty ... [Read More…]

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What I was wearing: Sexual Assault Awareness

April 27, 2021 by Sydney Varner

People asked me what I was wearing. I was wearing an orange tank top with flowers on it and a pair of jean shorts with some fringe at the bottom. It was one of my favorite outfits before that.  People asked me if I was asking for it. I tell them no. No one ever is.  People ask if I reported it. I told them I was too scared.  I’m a sexual ... [Read More…]

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My experience back in a fully-opened church

April 15, 2021 by Dillon Daniel

Regardless of what one may think of the state of Texas opening back up, I believe a blessing that many, including myself, are thankful for is the ability for churches to full capacity within the state. While some stores still count entrants, restaurants require masks and theatres require social distancing, many churches have taken these ... [Read More…]

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We need to continue normalizing mental health

April 15, 2021 by Sydney Varner

Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine, mental health has been brought to a new light and emphasized more now than ever. The benefits from this are exponential, and we continue to see how attention directed towards mental health continues to help people who struggle with it every day.  Personally, I fall into the large group of ... [Read More…]

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The return to normal is knocking at the door

April 6, 2021 by Owen Simpson

We've all endured in different ways over the past year throughout the trials and tribulations of the COVID-19 pandemic. There's no question that we're still feeling the impact, but continued vaccination efforts and the passage of time has revealed that we're winning the battle against this virus. As more vaccines continue to be rolled out and ... [Read More…]

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Now is not the time to pretend things are back to normal

April 4, 2021 by Riley Fisher

When Texas Gov. Greg Abbott lifted the state-wide mask mandate and reopened all the state’s businesses, the university made its stance clear and reinforced that its mask policy on-campus would remain in place through the end of the semester. I really appreciated this, because I value the importance of an in-person education, especially studying ... [Read More…]

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We’re in the home stretch

April 1, 2021 by Tavian Miles

March is coming to an end we’re finally on the home stretch to the end of an eventful school year. A lot of us are eager to graduate and a lot of us are just trying to make it through. For college students this is all we’re able to think about and this can be a stressful time for us trying to juggle family situations, social life, prayer life ... [Read More…]

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"Maybe we just don’t care enough. But if we do start caring, and if we become the loudest fans in the WAC, let’s stick to supportive cheering." Read more from Guest Columnist Londyn Gray:
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Royce Clough and Jael Morel have been named as Mr. and Miss ACU for the class of 2022, a traditional honor voted on by the student body and awarded to two members of each graduating class.

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BY: LONDYN GRAY “Number 18, you look like you don’t shower!” I chuckled and shrugged it off. “Londyn!” They had looked up the roster. “Do you even brush your teeth?” I laughed again, rol...
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