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Ink in exchange for scholarship money

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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

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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

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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

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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…]

Facebook goes public with an uncertain road ahead

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News about Facebook's IPO has been making a lot of headlines lately, and that is no surprise. Facebook has become one of the most recognizable Internet entities, and it has expanded beyond its digital confines. Think about how many brick and mortar businesses mention their Facebook page. There's no question that it's big, but is it profitable? ... [Read More…]

A group effort trumps an individual endeavors

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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

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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…]

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