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SA officer endorsements: Fullerton for vice president

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We have chosen to endorse Anna Fullerton for the position of executive vice president. The vice president must be capable of managing events and maintaining interpersonal relationships with the Students' Association Congress. Fullerton, junior psychology major from Garland, has had no experience with SA, but she played a big role in organizing the ... [Read More…]

SA officer endorsements: Ralston for treasurer

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J.P. Ralston has a bold plan for the SA budget process. It could be risky, but it's a good plan. Conference fund requests take up a lot of time in SA meetings; just look at our reports about the weekly SA meetings recently. Ralston thinks this is a waste of SA's time because they have such a limited fund and can only grant the groups a small ... [Read More…]

Dial: Hold elected officials accountable

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By Rebecca Dial, SA President I have been invested in Students' Association for four years now. It has been the biggest part of my time here at ACU and I care deeply about its mission. I want the elected officers to do the most they can for the student body and lead SA in another year of productivity and service. You as a student are powerful ... [Read More…]

Duck Dynasty stars should stop by ACU

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Duck Dynasty is a good show. It has its fair share of haters. It's not the most intellectually stimulating show, and it's probably somewhat scripted, but it is still good entertainment. It highlights the way of life for filthy rich rednecks. It's hilarious, it has a strong connection with faith and it is great television. Si is my favorite (like ... [Read More…]

Easter break needs more of an Easter break

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Easter evokes many thoughts: bunnies, eggs, pastels, new life and spring. As students on a private Christian university campus, the first image that should come to mind is Jesus' resurrection. Canceling class on Good Friday is a good recognition of the Easter weekend and gives students a day of rest to remember the saddest day in the Christian's ... [Read More…]

Disagree with love, not hate

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The issue: Arguments are arising over the same-sex marriage discussions in the Supreme Court. Our take: The controversial issue over legalizing same-sex marriage should be approached out of love and respect. An event of historic proportions is taking place- the Supreme Court is hearing and deciding on cases regarding the constitutionality of ... [Read More…]

Lady Liberty: Up in smokes over the ban

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Grease made it cool, Mad Men made it routine and Michael Bloomberg wants it gone. Last week, the New York City mayor introduced two bills proposing a ban on retailers displaying cigarettes. NBC quoted Bloomberg's reasoning behind the motion, "Such displays suggest smoking is a normal activity and invite young people to experiment with tobacco." ... [Read More…]

‘The Office’ takes new look for final season

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The Office found a new way to interest fans: drama. The show isn't the same without Michael Scott. Viewers feared the worst as Season 8 began, and their worries came true: it wasn't as funny, it wasn't as interesting and it wasn't as good. Many point to Season 4, or the beginning of Pam and Jim's relationship, as the series' decline. I disagree. ... [Read More…]

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