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…]
Desire for spotlight can lead to discontent
In a momentary and inexplicable lack of judgment, I watched the Grammys instead of the NFL Pro Bowl. I actually enjoyed the event, but the attire was what caught my attention. I couldn't care less about fashion - I have five pairs of shoes. I'm not sure what "chic" means, and I think DKNY sounds like an airport code. Regardless of my blissful ... [Read More…]
ACU alerts provide safety, convenience
Some students walked out the door to frozen car doors and a deserted campus Friday morning. Students registered with the ACU Alert system, however, were still snug in bed - they'd received a text message around 6:30 a.m. letting them know classes were delayed until 10 that morning. The ACU Police Department launched the ACU Alert system in August ... [Read More…]
President scatters undeserved blame
Dear Editor: On Wednesday evening, we saw something extraordinary. We saw a president who has lost the confidence of the American people blame everyone but himself. He lectured the Supreme Court justices, complained about Senate procedure and pointed the finger of blame yet again at his predecessor. But the most disturbing lack of leadership was ... [Read More…]
Texas secession would cause disaster
Could and should Texas secede from the Union? It's an incredibly bogus question, and yet not one but two gubernatorial candidates are proposing the idea. "There's a lot of different scenarios," Perry said. "We've got a great union. There's absolutely no reason to dissolve it. But if Washington continues to thumb their nose at the American people, ... [Read More…]
Obama’s military policy raises problems
In his first true State of the Union Address, President Barack Obama revealed the state of our union is ironically similar to its state one year ago - minus some economic speed bumps. Obama rebuked Republicans and Democrats for obstructing change, accusing Democrats of "running for the hills" and Republicans of voting against everything because ... [Read More…]
Vitamins provide flavorful insight
I have a new obsession involving Gummi bears and vitamins. How might these two substances mix, you ask? In the form of Gummi bear vitamins, of course. I know your mind is blown - mine was too. It's not that I haven't had my fair share of Flintstones vitamins as a kid or any other flavored multivitamins marketed to the undeveloped taste of ... [Read More…]
Sister of the bride discovers true joy
Anyone who has ever helped plan a wedding has most likely used the term "Bridezilla" to describe the demanding, emotional and irrational attitude of the bride-to-be. When my older sister accepted her boyfriend's proposal this summer, I officially used the word for the first time. Don't get me wrong. I love my sister and compared to other ... [Read More…]
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