This summer, I diagnosed myself with a condition I knew had been plaguing me since birth. This condition has affected my relationships with other people, my moods, my thought processes and even my sleeping habits. It is a condition few people will admit they have; some aren't even aware that they have it. But this summer I finally had to accept it: ... [Read More…]
Schubert demonstrates openness, humility
Enrollment was down. Again. Total enrollment had been on the decline since 2006. He could have chosen to not answer the questions; in fact, he could have refused a face-to-face interview and demanded the questions via email, where responses can be methodically worded. Instead, on Feb. 4, 2008, Executive Vice President Dr. Phil Schubert invited ... [Read More…]
Father introduces love of the game
I fell in love with baseball at an early age. I blame it on my dad. He made me my first glove when I was in kindergarten in preparation for T-ball. It was light pink, and I loved it. He started making gloves as a hobby about five years after he graduated from college. He played in a church softball league and started fixing teammates' gloves. ... [Read More…]
True confessions of a moochaholic
Free. Sample. Put the words together and you have a worthwhile experience with no commitment nor payment required. Tiny hand lotions, Southwest Airlines' peanuts, mini Bagel Bites - a day enhanced by a free sample is automatically a good day. Regardless of quality, or lack thereof, you should always take advantage of complimentary ... [Read More…]
ACUPD grateful for recognition
JIMMY ELLISON Chief of ACUPD Optimist staff: Thanks very much for the editorial on ACU ALERT. I'm not sure who all is responsible for selecting editorial topics, who has input, edits, etc., but today's editorial/opinion was factual, on point and very well-written. I appreciate the coverage and the positive light shone on ACU ALERT. Also, the ... [Read More…]
Haitian missionaries use rash judgment
In the weeks following the Haitian earthquake, money, medical supplies and volunteers poured into the country. While economists debated the merits of foreign aid, world leaders jumped at the chance to increase their soft power in the international community. The general public might have had the purest motives during the tragedy as they sent ... [Read More…]
Dopplegangers generate delusions
If you stumbled upon a little Web site known as Facebook last week, you may have observed a sudden boost in the attractiveness of many of your friends. Perhaps their smiles really did miraculously straighten and their features realigned to perfect proportion, but more than likely, your friends just changed their profile pictures to ... [Read More…]
Stress relief a must for college survival
I came home one night last week stressed out of my mind. I had bitten off all my fingernails; I had consumed more than 10 cups of coffee in 12 hours, and I had Post-it notes on every surface in my room reminding me of stressors to anticipate. And, I had one million pages of what seems like a foreign language to read for Communication Law by 8 a.m. ... [Read More…]
Christians must remain available
If you needed a blessing Sunday evening, all you had to do was pick up the phone and dial any church in Abilene. A bland, yet kind voice would have thanked you for calling, informed you of the church's office hours and wished you on your blessed way. Had you needed more than prerecorded encouragement, almost any restaurant or major retailer would ... [Read More…]
CBS should stick to its impartial guns
Super Bowl viewers cheered or cried Sunday as the Saints won the title for the first time in franchise history. However intense the partying was in New Orleans, the commercials stole much of the spotlight between plays. Two spots in particular - and CBS' response to them - sparked outcries from the media and interest groups. CBS allowed a Focus on ... [Read More…]
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