Apple alone is not the answer. Apple's mobile tools can improve and expedite the exchange of information, but they can do nothing on their own. Apple is a facilitator of creativity and collaboration, attributes the leaders of ACU's Mobile Learning Initiative have clearly demonstrated. Although the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch are merely tools, a ... [Read More…]
Abilene fun dwindles on weekends
If you've ever spent a weekend in Abilene searching for charming, small-town finds but ended up resorting to yet another movie night, try following everyone else and leave Abilene for the weekend. Abilene is great, but you have all week here. You have all week here for four years - so get out of here. You'll probably end up in one of the three ... [Read More…]
Students should savor local venues
ACU campus is a dead, lonely place to be on Saturday afternoons. With the wind howling around me and the smell of dirt in the air, I can walk from end to end on campus without seeing a soul after the usual Friday afternoon exodus. I used to imagine college as a scene displayed in a prospective student brochure, where Frisbees were constantly in ... [Read More…]
NBC loses in Conan, Leno late-night battle
Will Ferrell and his stirring rendition of Freebird on Friday night marked the end of Conan O'Brien's short-lived run as host of The Tonight Show. The bloody late-night battle that led to more than a few casualties, including Conan and his entire staff, has fractured the late-night viewing audience into two camps: Team Leno and Team Coco. While ... [Read More…]
Nation’s future rides on states
Scott Brown's victory in Massachusetts was like raw meat in the Amazon river, and the ensuing frenzy had me thinking one thing: the federal systems in our country have far too much power. The 10th Amendment to the Constitution gives the states all powers not explicitly given to the federal government. In the Federalist Papers, James Madison ... [Read More…]
Emotional response inspires action
Jason Beaubien is a seasoned reporter. He has worked on National Public Radio's foreign desk for almost 10 years; he has reported on coups, famines, war and natural disasters. He is used to chaos and violence - and a Haitian girl made him cry on the air. Most people would say journalists should be objective. Objectivity has a connotation of ... [Read More…]
Students should rally for governor’s race
The Texas governor's race has always been an interesting one. From Kinky Friedman, country musician turned politician, to Tony Sanchez, who spent $60 million of his own money only to lose handily to current governor Rick Perry, the saying holds true: "Everything is bigger in Texas." This election cycle seems to be no exception. One of the ... [Read More…]
LOUD+CLEAR: Did you like James Cameron’s Avatar?
a. Yes, it blew my mind. b. No, what is everyone raving about? c. I don't support films with Papyrus subtitles. We want to know what you think. Join the discussion by commenting on this post. ... [Read More…]
Editorial Cartoon 01.13.10
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Scandals should not be celebrated
Even those of you who have been living under a rock have likely heard the saga of Tiger Woods and his affairs. What began with Woods mysteriously crashing his car into a tree a few yards in front of his house ended with a long line of mistresses coming forward claiming to have a relationship with the professional golfer. Within weeks, Woods, who ... [Read More…]
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