Colin Kaepernick has the spotlight back on him after it literally went out in Super Bowl 47. Since that day he has put up less than admirable statistics. In fact, in 2015 he mustered a sub par 78.5 QB rating and recorded seven total touchdowns to five interceptions in nine games. As a result those stats have now earned him a spot behind Blaine ... [Read More…]
We can’t let this become our new ‘normal’
In the last week, three deadly police shootings shook our nation. Events in Columbus, Ohio, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Charlotte, North Carolina, came to us on our screens. Some of us were outraged, while others scrolled past the sight of yet another tragedy. We believe these tragedies cannot be ignored. We believe that justice, including the ... [Read More…]
Students bankrupt without Summit opportunity
The 110th annual Summit lectures begin Sunday night and this year, students have the opportunity to earn three spiritual formation credits over the four days of events and sessions across campus. Yes, three. In years past, students viewed Summit as the credit goldmine – like in 2009 when students could earn 23 credits (which is just insane) and ... [Read More…]
Eulogy for a headphone jack
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…]
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