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Remembering Lombardi, 30 years later

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Homeskool Valedictorian Jeff Craig Vince Lombardi had a way with words. The legendary former coach of the NFL's Green Bay Packers, Lombardi's legacy may very well be found in his skills as a motivator - and his having won three NFL championships and the first two Super Bowls along the way. Lombardi died 30 years ago today at the young age of ... [Read More…]

Column: Rally Underscores False Motives

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Glenn Beck is on a mission. This past Saturday, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., gave his famous " I Have A Dream Speech," Glenn Beck spoke to a crowd of over 100,000 people to promote his show on Fox News - I mean, to "restore honor" to America. Unlike the man who stood on those steps 47 years ago to promote ... [Read More…]

Column: ‘Edit-Undo’ key fails to cure-all.

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My two favorite keys on my laptop are "command" and "z." When pressed at the same time, whatever mistake I just made disappears. If I typed a bad sentence, I can simply undo it. If I accidentally delete a picture in InDesign, I can immediately bring it back with those two precious keys. The ability to instantly undo something after it goes awry is ... [Read More…]

Coloradan adjusts to Texas life

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Three years ago, a younger, more idealistic me considered the great country - I mean state - of Texas the last place on earth I would ever choose to live. Two weeks ago, an older, more realistic me made the 12 hour drive from Denver to Abilene to begin my third year at ACU. I came to Texas determined to cling to my Coloradan culture and leave, ... [Read More…]

Student resolves to be civil in Chapel

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I hate it when people talk during Chapel. I'm not above whispering to a friend occasionally or finishing up a conversation during the first song, but when you can hear somebody blabbering from six seats over and three rows up, it's a little much. This past week has been great. I've hardly heard anybody talking during the speakers message and only ... [Read More…]

Opinion: It takes a village to finish a race

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The marathon. It is a race born of legend. For the past hundred and fourteen years it has been the ultimate goal for millions of runners. People have died trying to run this race. It is a grueling 26.2 miles of nothing but you and the road. This race requires months of training. It takes mental dedication many would deem superhuman. The marathon ... [Read More…]

Column: Print media a dying breed

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Newspaper readership is declining at an alarming rate - and the ramifications are far more serious than you might think. A study released earlier this year by the Audit Bureau of Circulations revealed overall newspaper circulation fell 8.7 percent between October 2009 to March 2010. Magazine readership is also in a state of free fall. Magazine ... [Read More…]

Graduate chooses uncommon path

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I have no idea what I want to do with my life, and ACU taught me that. It didn't teach me what I want to do; it taught me everything I don't. And for that, I am tremendously grateful. Maybe I'm crazy, but I don't want to do anything closely related to my major for quite some time. I'll probably jump back into it, but I'm tired. That's such a lame ... [Read More…]

Senior embraces unknown future

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It's a feeling unlike any other. It knots your stomach just before a winner's name is announced. It keeps you awake at night before a crucial job interview. It can last a moment, or it can last for days. It can take many forms: jealousy, spontaneity, even depression. It is the unknown. How you respond to it will make or break you. The scent of ... [Read More…]

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