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Flags, as nations, fall to ravages of time

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The American flag Buzz Aldrin planted on our moon isn't there anymore. The extreme heat, cold and UV rays probably shredded it. The hardware-store quality flag a secretary ran out to get one afternoon in 1968 is just gone. Ten million years from now evidence of the flag, the footprints and three golf balls won't exist. Our flag wasn't taken ... [Read More…]

Childhood launched in wake of 9/11

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Many of ACU's current undergraduate students weren't even 10 years old when the horrific events of Sept. 11 took place. Those of us who were entering the age of social awareness will never forget where we were when the news struck. Those who didn't immediately understand the impact of the attacks felt the lingering effects. The magnitute and ... [Read More…]

Cook takes over Jobs’ Apple

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When Steve Jobs turned in his letter of resignation a couple of weeks ago, the tech world went into a frenzy. Jobs has been at the helm of one of today's most influential tech companies from the beginning. Together with Steve Wozniak, he ushered in the new age of personal computers, fought as Microsoft rose above them in the 90s and pulled Apple ... [Read More…]

Budget troubles burst ACU bubble

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The university didn't pick a great time to raise tuition. A hurting economy paired with a $787 per credit hour price tag doesn't leave a line of college-prepped students waiting at the door. It actually leaves fewer than 900 students wanting in, which doesn't meet the university's recruiting goal. It is easy to get trapped in what has been dubbed ... [Read More…]

Workaholic lifestyle cannot be sustained

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Dear Overworked Students, There comes a time in all of our lives where we realize that our society is shaping us to be workaholics. Multi-tasking is not only encouraged, but expected. Busyness is esteemed. Resumes appear flat without quantity and variety. And enjoying frequent rests is labeled as laziness. It is no wonder we feel stress levels ... [Read More…]

Politics and faith butt heads

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Our political platforms reflect many of the pillars of our Christian faith, because Christians are taught to seek first the kingdom of God. Yet what boundary have we crossed when a Christian judges the strength of another's faith because of differing political ideologies? "How can you claim to be a Christian and a Democrat?" An arrogant tone ... [Read More…]

Rec Center opens doors for students

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ACU struck gold for students with the opening of the new Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation & Wellness Center. Who wouldn't find something to love in a building packed with workout equipment that boasts the same leather used in Ferraris, a lazy river, indoor soccer and a bouldering wall? Thanks to the board of trustees, administration, ... [Read More…]

Schubert: Work to outlive your life

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Editor's Note: Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, began the 106th academic year in Opening Chapel Monday. Below are excerpts of his address. Welcome to this great occasion as we open the 106th year of ACU. Today's message is for our students. We want you to know that while you were away this summer, a lot happened here. The Royce ... [Read More…]

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