Mom, I have a confession: when I was younger, I used to fake sick. When I faked sick, I understood I had to be smart about what symptoms to have. Trial and error told me faking a fever didn't work. Too easy to check, dang it, and I was sent off to school. I knew from "ET," that apparently holding the thermometer up to the light bulb worked, but ... [Read More…]
Driving safely means saving lives
Two years ago to this coming Monday, my world was torn apart when my dear friend Anabel Reid was killed in a bus accident that injured 15 other students and faculty members. Her absence left a gaping hole in my life, the effects of which I still feel every single day. The ACU community has experienced too many losses because of automobile ... [Read More…]
How to keep your iPad from going to waste
I'm halfway through a semester at ACU, which means a ten-week anniversary with my iPad. My iPad and I have a very strong relationship now. There are some people out there that are having issues with their iPads. Their devices become neglected and hidden away in a corner. Don't let your device become a waste of tuition money. I want to tell you what ... [Read More…]
Driving safely means saving lives
Two years ago to this coming Monday, my world was torn apart when my dear friend Anabel Reid was killed in a bus accident that injured 15 other students and faculty members. Her absence left a gaping hole in my life, the effects of which I still feel every single day. The ACU community has experienced too many losses because of automobile ... [Read More…]
Parents need to learn failure can be good for kids
Two weeks ago, Texas football powerhouse Aledo beat Western Hills 91-0, spawning a complaint from a Western Hills father who considered the loss to be bullying his son and the rest of the team. The idea that a kid's failure is somehow unfair or wrong is much more significant that the loss itself. Aledo played their starters a grand total of 21 ... [Read More…]
Halloween is not a student’s holiday
Twerk or treat. Miley Cyrus costumes are flying off Halloween stores' hangers. The entertainer came in at No. 5 on the 10 most-searched Halloween costumes to date, according to last week's data by Google Shopping. Other top searches include characters of "Breaking Bad," "Duck Dynasty," Daenerys from "Game of Thrones" and Minions of "Despicable ... [Read More…]
If life were like a musical
The Department of Theatre put the icing on the Homecoming cake with their production of "Les Misérables," which concluded this weekend. The performance of this classic musical was deeply moving. Through their voices, the cast shared the despair, hope, sorrow and love with the audience. Being an avid lover of musicals, I was anxious to see ... [Read More…]
Pledging guidelines increase community
By Linsey Thut, junior convergence journalism major from Keller and member of Alpha Kai Omega As a former pledge I have the right to say this: I like the new pledging guidelines. I like how they make pledging easier. I like that they limit the amount of harassment that pledges can receive. I like it all. In the past, pledging turned into a, ... [Read More…]
The ACU experience brought personal growth
When I came to ACU I did not know a single person. Now, two years later, this school has become the cornerstone of my community and the strongest push for my personal growth. This is a place where learning happens. I have been challenged to think critically and imaginatively, to dream big but have a concrete plan for achieving those dreams. My ... [Read More…]
The real #acudifference
We often joke about the "ACU community" or the overly-hashtagged "acudifference." But let's be real, this school has something special. It's something you can't find anywhere else. I've seen it when complete strangers comforted me after I lost my best friend. I've seen it in students comforting each other when they are suffering. I've seen it ... [Read More…]
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