[Opinion piece against a Supreme Court nomination] In 2016, during President Barack Obama's last year as president, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died, leaving a Supreme Court seat open. Shortly after Scalia's death, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell declared that any nomination that Obama gave would be null and void and that the ... [Read More…]
Everyone needs to vote, no matter what candidate
Everyone is tired of social media, websites and organizations telling them they need to register to vote. While it's very annoying, the message is on target. Everyone should vote. There are several reasons college students choose not to vote. Many students feel like their vote doesn't matter, others find the process of absentee voting too ... [Read More…]
Residence Life should reconsider allowing visitors in hall lobbies
The Office of Residence Life recently changed its residence hall visitation policy in favor of allowing students and visitors into residence hall lobbies. This change came after several weeks of residence halls being completely closed to anyone who doesn’t live in them. While students who visit other residence halls are required to follow ... [Read More…]
Chapel requirements, class structure should remain the same
For quite some time students have been talking about lowering the amount of chapel credits from 55 to a lower number, and this semester it finally happened due to a global pandemic. In my opinion, this has been one of the best things to happen because of the extra free time that you have. Now yes, I did say the free time was amazing, but I ... [Read More…]
Change to Greek life promotes student involvement
ACU has a long history of social clubs and student's involvement in them. In fact, the level of student involvement in social clubs makes them integral to the student experience. You can't walk across campus without seeing something sponsored by a sorority or fraternity, whether it's the GATA fountain, Kojie Park or the incoming Siggie ... [Read More…]
Outdoor activities may help keep boredom at bay
Abilene is, by definition, a small college town. While there are still things to do and places to go, most of those are closed or at half capacity because of the pandemic that just doesn’t seem to end. We’re left to our own devices to entertain ourselves with minimal resources and multiple regulations, and many groups of friends are scrambling ... [Read More…]
Reach out to victims of natural disasters
As we enter a time of pandemics, online classes and an uneasy political climate, it it important that we recognize the environmental changes our country is facing. As Hurricane Sally hits the east coast leaving millions of dollars in damage, thousands of homes and businesses without power and several lives lost, we have the opportunity to step ... [Read More…]
Tyler Childers’ new album is what America needs to hear
Tyler Childers, a bluegrass and country musician out of Kentucky, released a surprise third album today titled "Long Violent History." The nine-track piece consists of eight instrumental tracks and a ninth, self-titled track. Each piece consists of heavy bluegrass motifs, heavy banjo and mandolin-picking with a lead fiddle played by Childers' ... [Read More…]
Make the most of rushing season and its guidelines
Rushing season is one of the most active times during the ACU school year, but this season will be unlike any other. The season started Friday and Saturday with an all-club rush. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the rush was outdoors, socially distanced as much as possible and masks were required. Food was also not served to avoid spread. These ... [Read More…]
A call for unity in a tumultuous 2020
COVID-19, race relations and an impending presidential election are some of the many challenges that have created turmoil in 2020. As we all continue to strive towards what we perceive is the best direction for this country, we have forgotten the compassion towards others with different perceptions and viewpoints than our very own. We continue ... [Read More…]
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