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Once a melting pot always a melting pot

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During the early 1900s, the United States of America was referred to as the world's melting pot due to the variety of cultures searching for what many referred to as the American Dream. Although that was almost a century ago, the pursuit of the American Dream still exists today; in fact in 2013 it was estimated that 41.3 million immigrants lived in ... [Read More…]

In Response to Brussels

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I always struggle to digest the news of terrorism, like most people probably do - from Paris to California, and now Brussels, the latest target on the growing list of mass terrorist attacks. As a compassionate person, I have a hard time understanding how some people can have such disregard for human life. I don't understand how people can be so ... [Read More…]

Startup unicorns and instant success are imaginary

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Unicorns are mythical creatures we all wish were real, but they are also the representation of the rare and wildly successful startup business. Businesses such as Airbnb, Snapchat and Uber are a few of just over 200 startup unicorns - defined as a startup company valued at at least one billion dollars. Success like this is desirable for obvious ... [Read More…]

Students should engage in local music scene

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Local music scenes have a huge impact on the culture of an area. The art of music brings people closer together. The Abilene scene is one that is heavily influenced by young adults, thanks to the many high schools, colleges and universities in the area. But it does not stop there. There are several all-ages places for students to enjoy local ... [Read More…]

From Barbie to ballots – why its ok to vote like your parents

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In 2004, I went to an outdoor rally for former President George W. Bush in Albuquerque. I remember that I was cold and that my dad bought me hot chocolate. I have no idea what Bush talked about. But I remember writing in my Barbie diary that it wasn't fair that 8-year-olds couldn't vote. I couldn't wait to be 18 so I could support Bush just like my ... [Read More…]

Will the real slim shady please sit down, at least until chapel is over

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When you take a quick look around Moody on a weekday at 11:15 a.m., you'll quickly find that the interest level in Chapel is low. It's no secret that 50 percent of those attending are only focused on their smart phones and have no interest in what goes on down on the floor. Then there is the 25 percent engrossed in a conversation to decide what ... [Read More…]

Video games hold benefits for students

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Video-games are often dismissed as child's-play, it should be acknowledged that there are real benefits to engaging in virtual reality. All college students should take some time to unwind and interact with the gaming community. With ACU recently adding a competitive video-game, namely Super Smash Bros., to the list of intramural sports, ... [Read More…]

Please Use The Nearest Exit

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From the moment you stepped foot on this campus, you were told over and over of the ACU Mission: to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. Through this, you have been told repeatedly of the various culture groups around campus and why you should join. That you should learn about another's culture, so that you ... [Read More…]

Star Wars, humility and life after ACU

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A college graduate-to-be is like Luke Skywalker from Star Wars, standing on a ledge with stormtroopers closing in and blasters firing. For most college seniors, in their final days as a student, the stormtroopers represent the impending graduation date, and the abyss represents the immediate unknown future. We're all faced with a choice: to ... [Read More…]

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