By Jared Fields, Editor in Chief Student government in my high school did nothing. We had one in name, but in practice we might have cleaned trash from a roadside once to get community service hours. And because my high school had fewer people in it than some classes here, I knew everyone well. My first Students' Association voting experience ... [Read More…]
Change in policy brings need for responsibility
As discussion and controversy surround the proposed changes in the alcohol policy, students must acknowledge that the administration's increased recognition for students' rights demands great responsibility from the student body at large. After publishing a story detailing the upcoming changes in Friday's newspaper, students responded at the ... [Read More…]
Hail to the chief
By Jared Fields, Editor in Chief Matt Worthington doesn't fit your typical mold. You can try to typecast the Students' Association president upon first glance - or sound. His dress, the laid-back clothes with Fair Trade stamped all over, gives an aura the same as any kid from the suburbs wanting to stand out by looking different. In a Chapel ... [Read More…]
Diplomacy needed for 2008 Olympic Games
By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Sports Editor The 2008 Summer Olympic theme, "One World, One Dream" reeks of irony. While the countdown continues to the athletic circus, the show before the games has been a divisive debate about human rights and athletic competition among leaders, candidates, activists, athletes and countries around the globe. And it's ... [Read More…]
Coming year demands excellence from SA
The gimmicks, speeches, promises and posters have returned with this year's Students' Association executive officer elections set for next week. But with this year's elections comes an opportunity to continue the proactive role the university has seen from this year's SA Congress. The SA Cabinet, which includes the president, vice president, ... [Read More…]
Late-night dining would benefit students
Late-night dining options for students may soon not be limited to Taco Bell and Whataburger runs, and the change could not come any sooner. In Monday's Students' Association meeting, Anthony Williams, director of retail and purchasing; Tom Morris, food services director; and Phil Schubert, executive vice president, addressed the possibility of ... [Read More…]
Reach out to less fortunate at home
By Colter Hettich, Features Editor Abilene doesn't need our help. Don't let people guilt-trip you into thinking it does. If you're driving and pass a neighborhood that looks like it is falling apart, don't worry - they're fine. If everyone you brush shoulders with at the mall looks happy and rich, you're right. They are. If you go to church on ... [Read More…]
Keep active interest in upcoming election
Bob Dylan once sang, "The Times They Are A-Changin'." Although Dylan sang his song about the frustrations of another generation, our generation - students and citizens between the ages of 18 and 29 - changed their views about the political process and are impacting the 2008 presidential race. According to a study conducted by the Center for ... [Read More…]
Subconscious guides desire to work
By Jared Fields, Editor in Chief My subconscious purposefully dupes my consciousness from letting me think I'm making myself happy. Sound confusing? When I intentionally try to do things I think will make me happy, my subconscious sabotages it all. Let's say I have a lot of work to do without much time. I work until a decent hour and then go to ... [Read More…]
Slam poetry effectively speaks out about issues
By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor There are far more profane things in the world than a few curse words. This I learned from Liza Jesse Peterson, one of the Def Jam poets who came to campus last weekend and perhaps one of the most intriguing people I have ever encountered. Liza, along with Bruce George and Steve Connell, inspired the crowd and ... [Read More…]
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