Pledging at Abilene Christian University is about a third of the way done and there are two things that have come to mind: First, pledging is being critically diminished by those who control what clubs can do and secondly, more and more pledges are pledging with false expectations. Hazing and pledging laws are important to the well-being of ... [Read More…]
The forgiveness of Brandt Jean at Guyger sentencing
Amber Guyger, the woman who kept people glued to their phones and television as her trial took place this past week. Constant notifications were bringing updates on almost every detail that took place. Guyger was a Dallas police officer who after working a 13-hour shift, parked on the wrong floor of the parking garage and entered the wrong ... [Read More…]
Problems with the NCAA targeting rule
We all know football is a dangerous sport. I even thought that when I was playing growing up, until I stopped playing in high school. I’ve seen my fair share of big hits which in my opinion is all apart of the game. You’re always taught to keep your head on a swivel, but recently we’ve seen the “targeting rule” get tweaked season after season in ... [Read More…]
Time to reevaluate mandatory student attendance
They don’t make college easy. If you’re reading this, you probably already know that. I believe I am doing well to keep on top of my school work and maintain a good GPA, but why do attendance requirements have an affect on how well I do in my classes? On average, college students take 15 hours of classes and work at least one job. If they aren’t ... [Read More…]
On-campus residence halls need renovation
As a high school senior, you take several things into consideration when you are finalizing your decision about what university you want to attend. You go over the list of majors offered by the university, check out the cafeteria to make sure that it is up to par and probably the most important thing is to check out the dormitories. Incoming ... [Read More…]
Here’s a thought: both political parties stink
American citizens (a significant portion of them being college students) are becoming increasingly hypocritical when it comes to political standings. Since Barack Obama’s second election to office, the thrift between red and blue peaked once again. Conflict between Republicans and Democrats is not a new concept, but anger rose again by the 2012 ... [Read More…]
Mental health is something to care about
Two recent students are gone too soon by their own hand. Both of these gentlemen were talented, driven, passionate and loved by so many. They left their imprint on ACU in many positive ways. However, they were also quietly suffering and felt that taking their life was the best way to end it. For those of you who are not aware, the month of ... [Read More…]
Can you be good without God?
We should begin with how morals are different from religious practices and where they originate. Morals are the sense of right and wrong humans have by nature. We use them to make our decisions and know what we ought to do in a situation. Religious practices based on what someone believes can be rooted in morals. However, spiritual ... [Read More…]
Texas Football is back: why UT still has a shot at getting into the College Football Playoffs
Let’s be real, this is the best The University of Texas has looked since the days of having Colt McCoy. That dates back to the 2008-2009 season when ultimately they fell to Alabama in the BCS National Championship. Since last summer, it seemed like fans were waiting for UT to take the field and to dominate their competition as Sam Ehlinger was ... [Read More…]
Don’t let rushing put you in a rush
Rushing and pledging season can make everything that doesn’t involve a club seem unimportant. Often during this time, schoolwork and other activities get put aside as life continues to get busier. I’m involved in a lot on campus and I’ve seen a lot of my friends pledge. As someone who is rushing and plans on pledging, I know how crazy this ... [Read More…]
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