Since 2000, I've had the ability to meet my potential spouse without leaving the couch. Since 2003, if I think I look particularly hot, I can take a picture in my bathroom with the towel rack in plain sight and post it online. Since 2004, I've been able to rekindle elementary school friendships and discover my best friend's roommate during ... [Read More…]
IPod reshuffles music experience
At the beginning of the decade, I distinctly remember sitting in the backseat of my sister's car, sifting through a huge CD case, searching for the exact song we wanted to listen to. I was also known to lug my bulky, battery-powered Walkman portable CD player, which, if only slightly jostled, would skip, ruining my personal jam session. At the ... [Read More…]
LOUD+CLEAR: Have you finished Christmas shopping yet?
a. Yes, I was awake at 5 a.m. on Black Friday. b. No, and I'll probably wait until the last minute. c. Bah, humbug. Submit your answer by commenting on this post. ... [Read More…]
SA demonstrates apathetic, rash spending
By Andrew Greenberg, Graduate Student The recent decision by the Students' Association to purchase Iron & Wine tickets shows poor stewardship skills. SA purchased 129 tickets to the concert, while the total undergraduate population is around 4,000. SA funds should primarily go to service organizations and academic groups. How many Treadaway ... [Read More…]
Violent games require user discretion
Sniping an enemy from a rooftop in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro is cold, brutal and bloody - but it isn't illegal. In fact, it's just the opposite. Headshots are free speech. With the recent release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, the discussion of video game violence is again emerging in many households and for good reason. Gratuitous or ... [Read More…]
Editorial Cartoon 12.04.09
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Graduate recalls lifelong lessons
Shakespeare knew what he was talking about when he wrote, "Parting is such sweet sorrow." Next Friday will be my last day as a student at Abilene Christian University, and I find myself conflicted. After all my complaining there's nothing to do in Abilene, after years of waking up for 8 a.m. classes and pulling all-night study sessions, I find ... [Read More…]
Iron & Wine bill stirs mixed emotions
Charles Gaines, SA president It has come to our attention there are mixed emotions regarding the Iron & Wine bill which provides concert tickets to students. While some of our peers are excited, others have expressed frustration and confusion. On behalf of the Students' Association, I would like to address the issue, being upfront and ... [Read More…]
Local government should remain open
Hushed voices. Furtive glances. Covert meetings. Secrecy might be appropriate for an Orwellian novel, but there is no place for it in city government - at least according to Texas law. During an Abilene City Council meeting Nov. 18, council members discussed joining 15 other Texas cities in a lawsuit that challenges the Texas Open Meetings Act. ... [Read More…]
Absolute openness causes chaos
Our nation's founders understood only a relatively small group of people can communicate and evaluate ideas to successfully make an informed decision. We elect individuals to represent us in Congress and city councils, so the majority of taxpayers' opinions should be represented. Most would agree these representatives are obligated to be honest ... [Read More…]
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