Dear Winter, It pains me to say this, especially since you have been an annual part of my life for more than two decades, but you need to go. It is time to move on. The winter wonderland that once made me think of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer now conjures up images of The Shining. I don't mean to be overdramatic, but I would probably equate ... [Read More…]
God’s vast power calms life’s storms
It seems the world is under siege. Earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes and mass death are dominating the news wires. In November, more than 140 people died in El Salvador due to flooding. In January, 230,000 individuals lost their lives in Haiti when a 7.0 magnitude rocked the capital city of Port-au-Prince. Last week more than 700 people died in ... [Read More…]
Car breathalyzer could avert death
Americans prize freedom. They keep their finger on the legal trigger in case anyone gets anywhere near their rights. But when individuals prize the right to inebriate themselves beyond coherency and then drive a motor vehicle through populated areas, something is wrong. More than 11,700 people were killed in alcohol-related crashes in 2008, ... [Read More…]
Campus should function as open forum
ACU prides itself on inviting top-notch speakers to campus, but more importantly, it emphasizes its role as an open forum for discourse - and justifiably so. During the past few years, ACU has invited authors, theologians, social activists and business leaders to speak at events of all kinds, from Summit to Lynay meetings. Students have gotten ... [Read More…]
Stench ultimately prompts patience
My house was skunked early Monday morning. The wretched smell woke my three roommates and I shortly after midnight, right around the time one of my roommates drug her sleepy self into my room mumbling: "it smells awful in here". She climbed into bed with me as I shoved the corner of my comforter up my nostrils in an attempt to block my nasal ... [Read More…]
Mobile Learning team prioritizes wisely
After months of speculation, Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple, publicly announced his newest creation: the iPad. The Jan. 27 announcement left many questions unanswered and many people disappointed. However, ACU's Mobile Learning Leadership Team decided to look into the possibility of incorporating this new gadget into the Mobile Learning Initiative. They ... [Read More…]
Sing Song stress overshadows fun
No event embodies the ACU spirit more than Sing Song. The props, costumes, acts and hosts add up to create the most elaborate and extravagant event on campus each year. Unfortunately, it seems many aren't enjoying Sing Song as much as they could. First, a disclaimer: I have never done Sing Song. This is probably to my detriment because Sing Song ... [Read More…]
Silence creates stronger statement
We've forgotten how powerful it is to keep our mouths shut. We forgot because we're forced to talk. I'm told my class average will suffer if I fail to speak up. What if I don't have anything to say? What if I don't want to spit out noise to ensure a class participation grade? What if I'd rather let my thoughts accumulate and open my mouth when I ... [Read More…]
Overworked students must take a break
An hour-long nap is a luxury enjoyed only by kindergarteners and household pets - for college students an hour might be a good night's sleep. Unfortunately, sleep deprivation is only the beginning of a "well-rounded" student's woes. Not all majors are created equal, but they all have homework. Professors assign projects, papers and readings on a ... [Read More…]
Acoustic melodies plague university
I have noticed a problem on this campus that has gone largely unnoticed by those in charge. Considering it has been an issue for quite some time, it is unsettling no one has addressed it. For years, male college students have been playing the acoustic guitar in strategic areas, trying to attract the opposite sex. They put a bandana on their head, ... [Read More…]
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