By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Face the Facts Wednesday the House of Representatives passed the Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act that instructs abortion clinics to tell a woman considering an abortion that the fetus will feel pain at 20 weeks. The bill also requires the doctor to ask the woman if she'd like to have anesthesia for the unborn ... [Read More…]
Remember Christ in midst of madness
Christmas has arrived once again, and with it comes bargain shopping, home decorating, gift buying and a myriad of charity drives. In the midst of all of the insanity, the question must be asked: what happened to Christmas? The first Christmas was simple. Joseph and Mary could not even secure comfortable lodging for the evening. In the filth of a ... [Read More…]
Awake member argues raising money shouldn’t need explanation
As a lay member of Awake, I was proud to be a part of World AIDS Day at ACU and the entire week promoting AIDS awareness. Last year the organization raised nearly $3,000 for an orphanage in Malindi, Kenya after a Chapel presentation that featured a video and 250 students wearing orange shirts bearing the message, 'Are you awake?' This year, in ... [Read More…]
ACU requires finals to comply with state regulations
Despite the holiday season, grumbling across campus will reach an all-time high next week when the most dreaded week of the semester begins: finals week. During this week, students will attempt to regurgitate everything learned since August, while professors attempt to catch up on grading before grades are due. For some professors, finals week is ... [Read More…]
AIDS fundraising must be honest
By Mitch Holt, Copy Editor Don't Believe the Hype Members of Awake 3:18 led an inspiring Chapel last Monday, bringing the student body's attention upon AIDS victims across the world and kicking off AIDS Awareness Week with a bang. As I sat in Chapel listening to fellow students passionate about the issue pour their hearts into a well-thought-out ... [Read More…]
Awake 3:18 focuses on AIDS
AIDS and HIV are quickly becoming a major pandemic across the world, and it does not appear to be getting any better. According to an Associated Press article, the number of global AIDS cases is steadily rising and may soon become the third-largest cause of death in the world. AIDS is an issue that has been discussed to great extent in recent ... [Read More…]
Don’t ignore the power of the Court
By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor Thoughtful Ramblings In the wake of the 2006 elections, Americans were left looking at the legislative branch of government and either rejoicing for the change or wringing their hands at the defeat. And eyes turned inquisitively to the executive branch as questions rose, once again, about the war and, in general, ... [Read More…]
Editorial board takes a break to gives thanks
Every November people pull out turkeys and pumpkins to prepare for a day of feasting, family and football. Nostalgia and gratitude surround the Thanksgiving holiday as many travel cross-country to spend time with loved ones and attempt to remember all the things they have forgotten to be thankful for throughout the the year. Despite the stress ... [Read More…]
Washington doesn’t have all the control
By Mitch Holt, Copy Editor Don't Believe the Hype With the Democrats recently gaining a majority in Congress and the introduction of a female speaker of the house to boot, many Texans I've encountered aren't too happy about the turn of events brought about by the midterm elections. But I say why not? I see the party change as much more than a ... [Read More…]
Church leaders are humans with human problems
As students at a Christian university, we are told we should think critically, globally, missionally by the time we graduate and enter the world where we will make a difference. Although this difference will take place while we are at our jobs and in our families, it also means in our churches. Often, in preparing to leave Abilene though, we look ... [Read More…]
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