Every semester at ACU, students expect to start their day in the classroom. For commuters, that is not always the case. Most mornings start with circling parking lots, hoping something opens up before class begins. Even with a permit, it does not feel like there are enough spaces where they are actually needed. On paper, ACU’s numbers look fine. ... [Read More…]

Every other Friday, at 11 a.m., students in Moody Coliseum join together to sing a cappella worship. Students’ voices fill the arena while they clap to the beat of the songs. “Days of Elijah,” “This Little Light of Mine” and “Highways and Byways” are frequent flyers on the a cappella setlist. Moody Chapel frequently receives criticism for the ... [Read More…]

Despite the requirement for sophomores to live on campus, the dorms provided for students are outdated and in need of renovation. The university houses sophomores in five dorms on campus: Smith Adams Hall, Edwards Hall, Barret Hall, Dillard Hall and Morris Hall. Students are required to live in these dorms despite Edwards, Smith Adams and Morris ... [Read More…]

The university should create an environment on campus, in the classroom and in Chapel where students who don’t believe in God or belong to a different faith can feel safe sharing their diverse beliefs and asking questions about Christianity. Omar Palafox, an Old Testament professor, has taught students from almost every religious background. While ... [Read More…]

Every year, students return to campus, and like clockwork, the same script gets passed around: “There’s nowhere to park on campus.” Students drive around the overcrowded lots, complain about the far walks and convince themselves that ACU has failed them. But the reality is parking on campus isn’t broken – it’s actually more than decent. Scott ... [Read More…]

Gen Z is juggling student debt, inflation and a shaky job market. Now it’s getting hit with tariffs, too. On April 4, 2025, the U.S. stock market experienced a sharp and immediate decline after President Donald Trump announced a sweeping new set of tariffs on imports from more than 60 countries. The Wall Street Journal reports that the S&P ... [Read More…]