As a black American student at ACU, I already have some contradictions about the school and stances taken on subjects like discrimination. The disappointing part of this article is that a white, upper-middle class male is telling black people how to deal with police brutality without any background or credible sources on what is happening in black ... [Read More…]
How to build a healthy plate
Hi, everyone! I can’t believe it is already the last week of the semester ... It has flown by, and I am so excited for Christmas break. Today I want to talk about the simple task of building a plate that has all the foods, vitamins, and minerals you need. Here are the things I strive for when filling my plate (or bowl) each meal: Look at your ... [Read More…]
Television monopoly takes over Abilene
Sinclair Broadcast Group, one the largest telecommunications companies in the United States, plans on merging with Tribune Media Company. Sinclair Broadcast Group currently owns and operates 193 local news stations, more than any telecommunications company in the nation. If the merger is approved by the Federal Communications Commission Sinclair ... [Read More…]
The reason for the season
It's the season of giving, the season of love, the season of family and the season of really good food. But its also the season of exploiting homeless and "less fortunate" people. Throughout the year, an unfortunately large amount of well-known Facebook users post videos about how shocking it is that a homeless person gives back when they have ... [Read More…]
Ask Sawyer: Vegetable quiche recipe
This quiche has basically become a staple at our house and we are loving it. One of my roommates made this for our whole house last fall and ever since then I have made it multiple times. It has so many flavors and is perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner – or all of the above. Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes 8 eggs 2 ... [Read More…]
No Chapel dean means Quest credits are a free-for-all
More than 150 students signed into ACU College Republicans chapel to get a Quest credit on Monday. Yet the room itself could only hold about 40 people and less than half of those who signed into the event stayed for the entire meeting. Why did this happen? Well, some students returned from Thanksgiving break to find they still had many Spiritual ... [Read More…]
The doom of new superhero movies
The first Avengers movie awed me when it came out. The plot twists, witty comments and suspense kept me on the edge of my seat until the scene after the credits. No superhero movie made after the Avengers could compare. Moviemakers tried to incorporate some of the same elements, especially the witty comments and jokes, but nothing seemed to make as ... [Read More…]
Freedom of what? Freedom for what?
Let’s talk First Amendment. If you need a refresher, it reads: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” America is ... [Read More…]
We’re only as good as our allies
The Issue Some believe that "America First" is all that matters. Our Take America is only as good as its allies. President Trump embarked on a 12 day tour of Asia earlier this month to strengthen alliances in the region. The international community was hoping many questions in foreign policy would be answered, yet many are still wondering ... [Read More…]
Trump is a national disgrace
It's been a year since Trump was elected, and saying that it's gone badly would be a gross understatement. In the year since Trump was elected, diplomatic relations with our closest allies have been strained as the incompetencies of a 71 year old who has never held public office have become glaringly clear. For example, republican senator Bob ... [Read More…]
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