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Yes, superstar Hamilton is human

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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

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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…]

Sing Song madness makes memories

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The first thing that comes to the mind when people involved in Sing Song think about the event is stress. More than 1,600 students across campus walk around like zombies for the week leading up to the big performances. They call in sick to work, hastily study for inconveniently scheduled exams, and clear the slate regarding anything else. When it ... [Read More…]

Scheduling class is complicated business

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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…]

An American hero, or lack thereof

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America is getting boring. All we talk about is the national debt, unemployment and a shortage of good presidential candidates. The whole nation is my grandparents. But it doesn't have to be this way. All we need is a promise and some scientists. It worked in the 60s. The remedy to this national funk is a good national hero. A tickertape parade ... [Read More…]

Emphasize education, not upscale amenities

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A college education is expensive - probably too expensive. Nationwide, the price of an education has tripled since 1980. But building a career without a degree is increasingly difficult, so we have to swallow the debt and do it. Judging by recent changes to campus, it might be best to come to ACU for a massage and go somewhere else for an ... [Read More…]

Labor of Love

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Valentine's day was a lot more fun when I was a child. But it was a lot more work, too. I remember when we'd buy Valentine's Day cards in bulk. They came in long folded sheets with perforated divisions. Twenty-four cards per sheet, I think. Our mother would buy several boxes. Disney themed. Veggie Tales characters. All of them printed with the ... [Read More…]

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