With the Indianapolis Colts ushering Peyton Manning out the door so quickly he will not even have time to clean out his locker, it is time to face the fact that Eli's big brother will be playing somewhere else next year. If I'm Peyton, I am taking my talents to South Beach. Peyton has two or three years left in his Hall of Fame career, so he needs ... [Read More…]
Ink in exchange for scholarship money
There are so many things I would do to my body if it meant no student loans. That may sound a little sadistic, but hear me out. One hundred thousand dollars. There's not a lot of things I wouldn't do for that kind of money. And if it means no more financial strain, I am willing to put up with quite a bit. So alumni, donors to the university and ... [Read More…]
Academy Awards leave room for improvement
The Oscars always come as a welcome illusion. Once a year, biggest names in Hollywood dress up and pass out awards to the people a bunch of old white men deem appropriate. It isn't exactly a vital part of our culture, and the best films don't always end up with awards; but it is fun. The tabloid lives of stars are forgotten for the night, and we ... [Read More…]
Cross-cultural settings enhance understanding
Why is it "bad" to be a minority? I suppose that in today's politically correct conversations no one will exactly say that is bad to be a minority - but those who are categorized as minorities talk about overcoming it and those who are not minorities argue that they don't discriminate against them. All of these attitudes have lead to the negative ... [Read More…]
Sing Song offers low-tech entertainment
In Zeroes and Ones, we talk about technology and the many ways it affects our daily lives. It's easy to argue that technology has improved many aspects of the way we go through the day consuming information and entertainment. But in the spirit of the season, let's take a look at something that has barely been touched by technology in its 50 year ... [Read More…]
A group effort trumps an individual endeavors
The spirit of Sing Song sheds light on the dynamic of teamwork in the ACU community. There's nothing that says working together quite like synchronized dancing and singing a cappella. It's good to see that a large number of independent-minded college students muster the discipline required to come together as a whole to create such a massive ... [Read More…]
Salon enhances education, environment
By: Kelly Young Editor's note: This was written in response to the editorial, Emphasize education, not upscale amenities, published in the Feb. 15 edition of the Optimist. You're likely aware from recent reporting by The Optimist and Abilene Reporter-News that we plan to open a new on-campus salon this spring. Research shows this to be a ... [Read More…]
Yes, superstar Hamilton is human
Josh Hamilton is a name that is continually praised and upheld here in Texas, not only for his success as an outstanding baseball player, but also for his Christian ethics. It is no secret that Hamilton has a history of substance abuse, and is known for creating awareness of addiction involving alcohol and drugs. But for the past few weeks, the ... [Read More…]
Life continues after Sing Song
Sing Song weekend is here. Worn out, tired expressions are beginning to cover the faces of many. While the excitement of the performance is still in the air, underneath it all, our bodies and minds are exausted. So what happens after the campus-stopping event is over? Classes will begin to meet regularly once again, and it's time to play catch up. ... [Read More…]
Scheduling class is complicated business
A good class schedule requires the appropriate balance of time in classes and time to do homework. Because that is all that makes up the life of a college student. Is it a good idea to take mostly afternoon classes so you can sleep in, or is it better to get it all out of the way with eight o'clocks? Eight o'clocks are never, ever a good ... [Read More…]
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