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Facebook takes away from face time

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Facebook is great. It provides a level of interconnectedness that otherwise would not exist. It provides a means of keeping up with old friends and creates avenues to meet new ones. Problems arise when Facebook becomes a substitute for normal human interaction. A Facebook message to Mom is great, if it is coupled with a phone call every once in a ... [Read More…]

College Democrats clarify budget concerns

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In regard to the previously published editorial, I'm not sure with whom Aaron Escebedo communicated, but we feel the need to clarify misstatements about our organization, the ACU College Democrats. First, our organization is not rebuilding - we are undergoing a brief leadership transition. We remain focused on our mission of uniting students ... [Read More…]

President takes Facebook hiatus

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Linda, Thanks so much for highlighting my lack of Facebook etiquette! I think the term is "Boom! Roasted!" You definitely got me! Not to worry though. You're not alone. After a quick peek this morning, I see that I have 876 friend requests, several invites to events and groups - even an invite to play Mafia Wars! Yes, it's been awhile since I ... [Read More…]

Pepsi does not refresh student body

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Several drink vending machines vanished from campus recently. Their mysterious disappearance left ACU faculty, staff and students wondering if this is a sign that after almost 10 years of enduring Pepsi products, the university would finally be able to buy Coca-Cola products on campus. While the machines were eventually replaced with newer, ... [Read More…]

Anonymous words lack validity

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I've picked my heroes from comic books. It's funny: when Batman does something wrong, nothing bad happens to Bruce Wayne. But not everyone who conceals his or her identity is a superhero. Bank robbers, they wear masks, too. Human beings will always find something to hide behind. In the middle ages it was castle walls and moats, but this is the ... [Read More…]

Recess benefits children and adults

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Many who attended elementary school around the late '90s will remember the popular Disney animated series, Recess. The show revolved around the exploits and adventures of six fourth-graders who, during their daily free time, battled savage kindergartners, sneaked into the forbidden teachers' lounge and tried to avoid the Ashleys and their evil ... [Read More…]

Young Republicans allocated too little funds

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I am, first of all, thankful and grateful to the members of the Students' Association for granting the Young Republicans a budget. However, I am upset and disappointed with the decision of the Executive Treasurer and Congress as a whole. The ACU Young Republicans requested $700 for their budget this semester, but we were only granted $100. We ... [Read More…]

Goodwill hunt relaxes student

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Despite a huge art project, a research proposal deadline and a severe lack of sleep, I devoted my Saturday to a tour of Abilene's Goodwill stores. It's the people, the junk, the grime and the occasional treasure that make Goodwill the retreat that it is. The window display boasts mismatched outfits and dusty guitars along with a stack of ... [Read More…]

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