Like many in this country, over the past week I’ve been incredibly frustrated by the hurricane relief efforts I’ve seen broadcast over the news. I am an alumnus of ACU currently living in Minnesota, far removed from my parents who live in Gulfport where they had chosen to ride out Katrina. It wasn’t until late in the evening of ... [Read More…]
Students will strengthen weak
Katrina has destroyed much of the Gulf Coast. Hundreds of thousands of people are without homes, millions are without electricity and water, and anarchy reigns in New Orleans. As college students in sunny Abilene, it's easy to feel helpless in the face of tragedy. After all, we can't just quit school and go help, and we don't have thousands of ... [Read More…]
Abilene needs its own disaster relief
By Mitch Holt, Opinion Editor The news can't possibly successfully cover the damage done by Katrina—there is simply too much going on for mere news watchers to understand in a few thirty-minute broadcasts. . Thousands of people are estimated dead, but officials in the area believe it will be much higher when it is all said and done, ... [Read More…]
Moody bubble bursts ACU bubble
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief The ACU bubble. The university's own Lochness Monster; its own Bigfoot. The thing that all the experts will say doesn't exist but many common people will swear is out there. Then the proof of its existence came Aug. 26, in the form of a pieced-together tarp larger than a basketball court placed over the floor ... [Read More…]
Every sport could use more support
Some of the most active but overlooked events and programs on campus come from the Athletic Department. The start of a new school year brings frequent games, matches and tournaments from multiple sports teams. While ACU sporting event attendance has increased over the past couple of years, the teams still do not receive as much support as they ... [Read More…]
Life too short for overcommitment
By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Much Ado About Something Classes have only been in session for a week, and I already feel like I'm getting behind. In the past few days, I feel like I've attended a million meetings, get-togethers and activities. While I enjoy most of these activities I'm involved in, I can't help but feel sometimes that one less ... [Read More…]
Get away from Abilene for semester
By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Face the Facts Some things just seem better in England than they do in Abilene. For those who have traveled abroad, that is all I need to say. But for those who have no idea what I am talking about, read on. I’ve been in Abilene long enough to have heard most of the complaints about what there is or ... [Read More…]
Robertson speaks, disgraces church
By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor I Am The Enemy Pat Robertson, televangelist and anchor of his own show The 700 Club (700 what?) backed away Wednesday from his helpful foreign policy advice to assassinate Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez, a man with close ties to Fidel Castro and a belief that President Bush wants him killed. "If he thinks ... [Read More…]
Represent well or stay out of office
After Chapel on Friday, students will head down to the Students’ Association office to hand over their petitions to run for class senator or academic building representative. Before handing over the required signatures, however, those students need think hard about the eight-month commitment that sitting on Congress represents. To freshmen ... [Read More…]
Gas prices increase, take a bus
By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Face the Facts Driving around town, one can’t help but notice the rising prices of gasoline every few days. The rumor of boycotting gas stations lingers in the air, as does the possibility of people driving less when prices hit $3. Prices aren’t getting any cheaper. In fact, they have almost ... [Read More…]
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