On Sept. 7, 2016, we said goodbye to a dear friend that has been around since the dawn of the switchboard. During Apple’s keynote speech, it was announced that our dear friend, the headphone jack, will no longer be a function on the new iPhone 7. In its place is another speaker, bringing stereo sound to our future Apple devices. Many times, our ... [Read More…]
The church should consider confessing racism
Some churches have started Racists Anonymous groups. In such groups, a Christian will confess to the group the racism in his or her past and present. I know it sounds weird, but stay with me. White Christians should consider confessing racism. I know, if you confess racism at all, the confession feels like membership in the KKK. But a white ... [Read More…]
Local v. Fraternal: What pledging means to us
Last year, the university made the shift to market what ACU students have always called social clubs as “local fraternities and sororities.” Over the last 10 years, our campus has welcomed an influx of students brand new to the rich culture of Abilene Christian University – so Student Life thought moving away from the term “social club” would give ... [Read More…]
The Elephant in the Newsroom
It’s time to talk about the elephant in the newsroom. Specifically, the ESPN or the Sports Illustrated newsrooms, or any newsroom where men dominate – which is basically every newsroom, but sports media in particular tends to fall victim to a lack of diversity. The Women's Media Center conducted research and found that females make up 36% of all ... [Read More…]
The buck(et) hat stops here
Jelly shoes, fanny packs and overalls. 90s fashion trends are in full resurgence in 2016 but there is one item of clothing that should not be allowed to make the twenty-year trek into the 21st century: bucket hats. Bucket hats are like a fourth cousin on your mom’s side; you vaguely remember seeing them throughout your childhood, but if you ran ... [Read More…]
On what we think of Abilene
Garon Goodspeed is a graduate student in the Masters of Accounting program. Last week I ate at Vagabond. Yes, the pizza was great. Yes, the dessert was great. But most importantly, Abilene is great. My group was forced to sit at the bar of the bustling new eatery, and we became fast friends with the gentleman serving us. After the common ... [Read More…]
Wait, we’re not best friends yet?
Blasting Cyndi Lauper while you drive to Whataburger. Throwing french fries at each other at 1 a.m. Making everyone else feel like third-wheels. If you've already found your college BFF, consider yourself lucky. If you haven't found your partner-in-crime/future-maid-of-honor-best-man, don't worry. Making best friends takes time and energy, and ... [Read More…]
Guest Column: SA Congress is the place for campus visionaries
As Students’ Association Executive Cabinet members, it is our mission to be good stewards of our God-given gifts - to represent the diverse needs of the student body through both activity and advocacy - and in so doing, hold ourselves, the student body, the faculty, staff and administration accountable to each other and God. Each year, cabinet to ... [Read More…]
Upperclassmen need to participate in SA
Upperclassmen roll their eyes as freshmen with bright eyes and excited faces enter the plethora of student organizations. They just seem so happy. They haven't seen anything yet. While freshmen eagerly attend Students' Association interest meetings and run fierce campaigns, upperclassmen participation in SA elections dwindles each year. But ... [Read More…]
Where my boys at? Get hustling
Growing up, girls were told 'you go, girl' or 'you can do anything you want' and were expected to break the girly stereotypes and crash through the glass ceilings of male supremacy. While this may sound great, an alarming societal shift has begun to take its course. With this semester starting, I've noticed the overwhelming and alarming amount of ... [Read More…]
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