It’s no secret attending Abilene Christian University is an expensive endeavor. While average tuition at most private universities sits around $38,050, ACU tuition tops out at a whopping $41,500 per year, not including room and board or textbooks per year. This price also does not include housing, textbooks or a meal plan. The average room ... [Read More…]
The problem with ring by spring thinking
I feel like every girl knows that feeling. The feeling of scrolling through Instagram and seeing the onslaught of pictures of other girls our age in happy relationships. The ones that sting the most are the ones where girls pose happily with their significant other, often with either a beautiful ring on their left ring finger or them wearing ... [Read More…]
Let’s be honest, Yik Yak is toxic for campus
It's no question that Yik Yak is an entertaining app to be on. Even I can see the appeal even despite the uncomfortableness that comes with the inevitable 'calling out' of people behind a screen. Locally, students can post on the app when Chapel starts and the person preaching says something funny or controversial. Or they can post when a ... [Read More…]
The ethics of consumption: Avoiding the pollution of self
Anyone who knows me knows I am an advocate for ethical consumption. I try to buy used things before resorting to buying new, I do some light investigation into companies before throwing my money at them and I try to buy from local businesses. I value ethical consumption for a variety of reasons. I believe in treating people fairly and don’t want ... [Read More…]
From where does our identity come?
A few years ago, while I was still a graduate student here, I wrote an op-ed challenging what I believed to be some concerning signs of what ACU was prioritizing (it can be found here). Essentially, it referred to the annual emails concerning national rankings. The piece decried the fact that not only was ACU publicly comparing itself to other ... [Read More…]
Advice to the class of 2026: Take it slow
Every year, the start of the fall semester is plagued by flyers, emails, social media posts, tables and more filled with students promoting organizations and vying for new members. Oftentimes, these efforts to reel people in are targeted to freshmen, specifically through events like ACU Fest and Join Week. While these events are not a bad ... [Read More…]
Not-so-friendly competition
BY: LONDYN GRAY “Number 18, you look like you don’t shower!” I chuckled and shrugged it off. “Londyn!” They had looked up the roster. “Do you even brush your teeth?” I laughed again, rolled my eyes, and continued watching the game from the sideline. We were playing the University of Florida on its home court. The volleyball ... [Read More…]
Sing Song in the Expo Center presents an exciting opportunity
As one of this year’s Sing Song student directors, a class act director and a fraternity act participant, involvement in Sing Song is definitely keeping me busy this semester. This is my fourth Sing Song. I’ve been looking forward to this year specifically because I knew it would be my turn to participate in some of the long-standing senior Sing ... [Read More…]
Micro-trends are a danger to Gen Z and the planet
Just a year ago, we were wearing chunky rings and recycled clothing. Now, we wear whatever Maddie or Cassie wears on the latest Euphoria episode. Despite the 'hype' and different clothing trends, young people end up changing their wardrobe seemingly every month. These fast-moving trends are called micro-trends, fashion that falls faster than it ... [Read More…]
R.I.P to my youth
How does a college senior plan for the future in a world on fire? As one myself, I like to think most college seniors have a moment when they doubt their plan. For most of my life, I have had at least one aspect of my future figured out: I was going to live abroad. I’ve always fit the stereotype of a small-town girl looking for a whole new ... [Read More…]
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