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Gies exemplifies humility, bravery

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Everyone knows the name Anne Frank. Most recognize or have read the diary she wrote in hiding during World War II. However, the name Miep Gies may not be quite as familiar. The brave and equally humble woman who hid Anne Frank in her home and later published her journal died in a nursing home Monday night as a result of a fall last month; she was ... [Read More…]

Student input in search requires student action

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In the scope of presidential elections, the search for the 11th president of ACU has been fairly short and straightforward. We saw no mudslinging campaigns, heard no rousing speeches; in fact, we couldn't even name any of the candidates. Unfortunately, this led to many students feeling as though they'd been left out of the process entirely - ... [Read More…]

Decade’s challenges persist in new year

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Our nation will never be the same. From the destruction of the World Trade Center to the election of President Barack Obama, the past decade has been one of the most influential in our nation's history. We remember exactly where we were. A plane had flown into the World Trade Center in New York City. Less than an hour later, many of us watched a ... [Read More…]

Social networking gains popularity

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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

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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…]

SA demonstrates apathetic, rash spending

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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

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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…]

Graduate recalls lifelong lessons

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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…]

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