There is no question that the current climate among Americans is tense and, as the Capitol Hill and 2020 riots show, even hostile. Although these behaviors have always been present, it seems that the last decade has seen an increase in tribal tendencies. We cling to the ankles of our political candidates, swear to personal and moral codes so ... [Read More…]

As ACU grows, it is beginning to evolve into a more diverse and inclusive community. With that being said, ACU students and professors need to prepare more than ever for students who come from different backgrounds. Years ago, the typical ACU student came from a white upper-middle class Christian household. This is becoming less of the case. As ... [Read More…]

COVID-19 fatigue is a real thing; we’ve been in this pandemic for eight months now. Whether or not you’ve gotten sick or even known someone who has gotten sick, coronavirus has left its effect on everybody.  For college students specifically, it’s important to understand that this semester was completely not normal and exhausting. Zoom has taken ... [Read More…]

Celebrating holidays during this year has been quite the controversial topic. While at the height of the COVID-19 scare, it was almost the herd mindset that celebrations such as the Fourth of July were not going to be enjoyed as they had in the past, if at all. Local, state and federal governments recommended the nation to be as secluded as ... [Read More…]

As the fall semester comes to a close, both fraternities and sororities are handing out their bids, which means pledging is near. For men that are already pledging and women who will be soon, it is important to remember that safety should be everyone's number one priority. It is no secret that underground pledging and hazing activities happen on ... [Read More…]

You don't have to be friends with people who vote against your rights, even on social media. Throughout this election, I've seen a lot of posts talking about how you shouldn't block people on social media or quit being friends with people because of who they voted for, but I don't believe that is true at all. Would you be friends with someone ... [Read More…]

Online classes have returned for the remainder of the semester, but are we more prepared as students this time around? While class structures and interactions were impacted this fall, there was still a sense of connectivity. There was in-person group discussion and a rare sense of togetherness that many Americans aren't experiencing right now. ... [Read More…]