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Student options for publicity dwindle

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In the good, old days, walking around campus meant seeing the same flier taped to the sidewalk five times in five feet. It was during this time that the pastel colors of sidewalk chalk dotted ACU's pathways, informing students of the next big campus activity. Sadly, those days are over. Early last semester, the decision was made to prohibit ... [Read More…]

Foreign and familiar deserve appreciation

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After a summer of constant travel and living out of a suitcase, I was ready to return to Abilene and adjust to life in my new college home. When I arrived at Villa-Villa Koolah, (I'll love you if you know where we got that name) candles lit the living room, and my excited housemates greeted me with eager hugs. The first week in Villa-Villa is ... [Read More…]

Curb your complaints

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Who invented speed bumps? Perhaps more importantly, did they have any friends? Driving up to Morris Hall after my move back to Abilene a few weeks ago, I remembered one of the only downsides to my favorite campus dorm: the speed bumps. I lived in Morris last year as a resident and serve as a resident assistant this year. I love having a living ... [Read More…]

Editorial: Town hall meetings offer voice to students

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Republican Randy Neugebauer gave voters a chance to speak their minds at a town hall-style meeting Monday afternoon at McMurry University. Unlike Sen. Arlen Specter and other senators who have withstood verbal blitzkriegs, Neugebauer was on friendly turf. To no one's surprise, health care and health care reform dominated the forums discussion; and ... [Read More…]

Optimism in job offers true joy

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I got my first job the summer before my freshman year of high school. It was the first time I'd ever done anything in a non-babysitting-related capacity, so I was stoked. Until I discovered the position was as an "administrative assistant" for a Certified Public Accountant. Yawn. Our families went to church together, and somehow, it got out I ... [Read More…]

Obama buzz wearing off quickly

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The front-page headline of the June 5, 2009, Irish Times proudly proclaims, "US president delivers landmark speech in Egypt." This is a strange choice for an Irish newspaper, considering that the United Kingdom's prime minister, Gordon Brown, is facing a mounting crisis and a cabinet deserting him and calling for his resignation. Despite the ... [Read More…]

New year calls for new perspective

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Only God knows the number of films and books based on one, simple concept: the ability to know what is going to happen before it happens. The mere thought ignites our imagination and questions spiral out of control: What if I could see the future? Could I win the lottery? Could I be an outlaw? How would they stop me?  Would I be responsible for ... [Read More…]

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