Throughout the years there have been a lot of changes, including the technology we use, the style people wear and the platform of communication outlets. Just as all of this has evolved, so have the requirements and expectations of college students seeking jobs or internships for their future. Earning a degree and good grades used to be ... [Read More…]
On grief and breathing
There are moments sometimes in life that knock the breath out of us, moments when you wake up with a Facebook notification that makes you cry. Today, Hudson Wade, 11-year-old son of Kirk and Laura Wade, died after a four-month battle with leukemia. Hudson was diagnosed with leukemia in September and since that day, family and friends have joined ... [Read More…]
“Gymtimidation” exists and the SWRC can combat it
A freshman once saw a cute guy at the gym and tried to show off by turning up the speed on the treadmill. Unfortunately, her shoe got caught on the treadmill and she fell off the machine right as the guy passed by. Although embarrassed, she was able to push past the shame and still works out regularly, but she now keeps the treadmill on a lower ... [Read More…]
Donald Trump and the fine line between real news and entertainment
The 2016 presidential race has already been highly publicized and will continue to be the subject of public interest for the months leading up to November. In previous months, GOP candidate Donald Trump has gained daily media attention and successful rankings in voting polls with his outspoken, often insensitive, remarks during rallies and ... [Read More…]
Why students should educate themselves before voting
The ways our generation consumes information about these candidates distorts their stance on hot topics, distracts us from the issues at heart and keeps us from digging deeper. A Pew Research Center article says, "according to the Census Bureau report, the turnout rate among 18-to 24-year olds increased to almost 50 percent in 2008 and that ... [Read More…]
Bean Not Famous Among Current Students
Students have the right to be served high-quality food. With the amount of money paid to attend this university, students deserve quality food including its preparation, presentation and service as each one passes the through the lines. However, that does not seem to be the case. ACU students are fed food that is un-proportional, ... [Read More…]
I’m not saying you should drop out, but…
Education is the key to success. I've heard this phrase or some rendition of it countless times, and I believe it's true. However, it doesn't ring true in the sense that you have to sit in a classroom and earn a degree to make something of yourself. Now, you can be just as successful without going to college as someone with a master's degree - ... [Read More…]
Can someone tell me why I started watching the Bachelor
So I'm new to this whole "Bachelor" scene. There. I said it. I can now be classified among the millions of women in America who can't seem to stop watching Ben Higgins on screen. I've never been a Bachelor girl. Before Monday, I had watched two episodes of Kaitlyn Bristowe's season and swore on my life I'd never again watch the show. I hated ... [Read More…]
A conservative’s support for on-campus carry ban
I'm sure most of us were surprised to receive an email from President Schubert last week while we were finishing up winter break. That email contained the decision to ban on-campus carry at Abilene Christian University. To me, it did not come as a shock that the university decided to continue its ban. In my time at ACU, the campus has felt safe ... [Read More…]
Think for yourself about campus carry
Guns, the 2nd Amendment, the NRA and other firearm related things are a huge deal in Texas. Before I moved to Texas I had no idea -Texas culture is hard for someone from the North to understand. Today, campus carry is the hot topic in Texas. Over the past 4 months I've delved into the issue of campus carry, Senate Bill 11 and its ... [Read More…]
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