I applaud the members of the Chapel committee who put so much time, effort, and thought into Chapel on Sept. 11, 2002. Although the special remembrance Chapel was very moving, I was disappointed in the fact that there were no military personnel represented, mentioned, or even publicly thanked. There were civilian firefighters, policemen and ... [Read More…]
Whistles a good step in preventing crime
The ACU Police have been distributing whistles to all women living on campus, in an effort to provide them with an attention-getting device should they be attacked. Whistles to stop attackers? Some would call the idea absurd and a waste. But more and more colleges and universities around the United States have adopted this program, and it looks ... [Read More…]
Lori’s Story: Go ahead and make ‘space’ for TLC show
By Lori Bredemeyer, Student Reporter There's a new epidemic in town. Its symptoms usually hit once a day but sometimes more often on the weekends. There's no pill, shot or vaccine for it, and it can affect you and all of your friends. It has even afflicted other towns across the country. The epidemic is called Trading Spaces. This plague ... [Read More…]
Your Voice: Heart and spirit of Chapel is gender-less: to celebrate what God has done
I was saddened to read the opinion from one student in Friday's paper regarding the first women's Chapel of the semester. It did not sound like she and I attended the same experience. From where I sat, the women of ACU were blessed and challenged by an experienced mentor in the ways of integrity. The topic selected by the speaker was hardly ... [Read More…]
SA budget reforms saving student money
Jonathan Wilkerson is saving you money. Last year's Students' Association was an exercise in bloated bureaucracy and financial incompetence, thanks to mismanagement of student funds by committees, classes and Congress. Jeremy Smith, who at the time was co-chair of the Spring Break Campaigns committee, told Congress at the beginning of last ... [Read More…]
We are all the same on the inside
By Joshua Parrott, Sports Writer My mind is made up. I won't allow the terrorists to "win," as some people put it. While much of the country mourns the great losses we all suffered one year ago this week, I treasure the opportunity to write what is on my mind; not forgetting what has happened, but not dwelling on the past. While this time last ... [Read More…]
God has remained faithful after Sept. 11
365 days. That's how long it's been since the ACU student body stood as one in shock and disbelief and watched the most horrific events of our lifetimes unfold. As with most anniversaries, the world will look back at the elapsed time and measure the changes that have occurred. But one thing has remained the same. The United States turned to God in ... [Read More…]
Your Voice: Separated Chapels insult women with shallow topics, ‘gender programming’
I'd like to speak in reference to the "women's chapel" ACU women were subjected to this Tuesday. Let me first remark that I am in no way attempting to disparage the women who led Chapel. I do not know them or their views on female equality in the church, and it is not my goal to criticize their worship style. My complaint is with the choice of ... [Read More…]
Patriotism, faith should remain strong always
As the one-year anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks approaches, the president and media are trying to rekindle the patriotism and spirituality that swelled in the days following the tragedy. We are encouraged to attend a place of faith and hold hands in prayer, pray for our country. American flags will once again pop up around the ... [Read More…]
Lori’s Story: Think before you say things you’ll regret
By Lori Bredemeyer, Student Reporter R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Find out what it means to me. R-E-S-P-E-C-T... As the words of Aretha Franklin echo in my head, I can't help but speculate on how and why society has lost respect. Whether a person is being inattentive, discourteous, or just plain rude, I've witnessed many instances in the past couple of ... [Read More…]