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Bloggers keep journalists honest

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By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor Journalists are the watchdogs of government. They take pride in being unbiased and sometimes even count themselves as the fourth check in our government's system of checks and balances. Usually, they've gone to college and studied to earn a degree and their place in the field. Their credibility is on the line with ... [Read More…]

Private property laws restrict freedom of speech

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By Kelline Linton, Chief Copy Editor Orgasm donor. Just like the words leap off the page to you, so did the phrase jump off the shirt to me. When I saw a white T-shirt with those two words plastered across the front on sale in the Steve and Barry's store in the Abilene mall, I could not believe anybody would buy such a repulsive innuendo. And ... [Read More…]

Reactions manifest mettle of challenged campus

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By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor In America, freedom of speech is one of our most treasured and violated rights. While our generation lives decades after the tumultuous Civil Rights Movement, we face the challenge of proceeding. Should we shift the campaign for equality abroad and risk accusations of meddling in foreign affairs? Or do we keep our ... [Read More…]

Pledging-induced stress unwarranted

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By Kelline Linton, Chief Copy Editor I'm not ready to be blinded by bright yellow skirts or run over by skipping girls, but the pledging season has arrived, and rushes began Tuesday. On Sunday I spent most my afternoon at teas, meeting potential pledges and explaining the merits of my club. I was surprised by the number of women I met who claimed ... [Read More…]

Residence Life fails to communicate hall costs

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The Office of Residence Life Education and Housing recently made some commendable changes to residence hall features and function. Most halls received upgrades, including new computers and furniture for Edwards Hall, parking lot lights near the Smith and Adams Halls and new carpet, paint and vanities for McDonald Hall. Residence Life even extended ... [Read More…]

Presidential elections revive national hopes

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By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief How's that feeling of hope? You know the one. Maybe you got it after hearing Sen. Barack Obama speak at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, and it remained with you until he became a presidential nominee. Perhaps the feeling hit you after Sen. John McCain sternly outlined his devotion to "finish the ... [Read More…]

Drop in federal aid no reason for worry

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By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor Reports of diminishing availability of loan money in conjunction with a recent increase in Stafford loan amounts seem to present conflicting information to money conscious students. While Darrell Horn, associate director of Counselors for Student Financial Services, said adquiring loans may be more difficult ... [Read More…]

Obama’s popularity influx worrisome

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By Colter Hettich, Features Editor I'd call it a fever. It began sweeping the states months ago. Thanks to a carefully planned, well-staged tour, it seems to have swept Europe. It might be the cynic in me or maybe my gag reaction for the mainstream, but the height to which Barack Obama has risen makes me hesitate. I will be the first to admit ... [Read More…]

Mobile Initiative presents opportunity, challenge

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ACU's motto challenges its administration, faculty and students to "change the world." With the Mobile Learning Initiative implemented this fall, the university changed the world in one fell swoop. More than 120 news outlets from six continents have covered the university's plan to distribute iPhones and iPod touches to its freshmen. ABC News TV ... [Read More…]

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