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Actions shroud SA Congress in secrecy

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By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Read Comments Don't believe the old saying - silence is seldom golden. But based upon the secrecy and closed lips of the majority of the Students' Association Congress members during and after the impeachment of former SA President Daniel Paul Watkins, our campus leaders must be drinking the cliché ... [Read More…]

Impeachment unfairly maligns SA Congress president’s character

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The character of a young man has been impugned with vague accusations; and because of the vagueness of the charges, he cannot even defend himself. This could affect his acceptance at law school, any jobs for which he might apply and his reputation for years to come. It does not even appear to be a legal action. According to the Student ... [Read More…]

Watkins deserved impeachment

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I am a member of the Students' Association Congress and was in attendance at the hearing. The fact that almost the entire cabinet voted to impeach former President Watkins from office spoke volumes to me. They worked with him 10 or 20 hours per week and knew his actions and attitudes while in the office. I trust them and respect their decision. ... [Read More…]

SA Congress must strive for maximum productivity

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The Students' Association Congress is not a high school student government. Both represent students to an administration. But collegiate student governments are more than a few friendly faces who organize field days, decorate school dances or buy students pizza; they strive to improve student life. Without the SA Congress, students do not have a ... [Read More…]

Editorial: Watkins betrays university, student body with misleading article, interviews

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By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor Former Students' Association Congress President Daniel Paul Watkins was not ACU's first black SA Congress president. Unfortunately, that is exactly what an Associated Press article reported yesterday, based on an interview with Watkins, himself. In reality, that honor belongs to C.B. Barber, who served during the ... [Read More…]

Forgiveness crucial in conflict

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"Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone. Make sure that nobody ... [Read More…]

Abilene offers unique entertainment opportunities

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Students often leave town for the weekend because they think they can find nothing to do in Abilene. It is even more common for students to dread returning to Abilene. The streetlights turn off at night, the city looks fast asleep by 9 p.m. and the "to-do's" do not even compare to places like Austin or San Antonio. But face it, we do not live in ... [Read More…]

Joe the Plumber mulls political aspirations

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By Ryan Self, Student Reporter Need a toilet unclogged or a leaky faucet repaired? How about an analysis of the current economic downturn and its potential effect on American freedom? Just call Joe the Plumber; he can fix anything. Joe Wurzelbacher, aka Joe the Plumber, the overnight sensation of the 2008 presidential campaign, is currently ... [Read More…]

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