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Goodbye, old friend

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"Robin Williams. What a concept." So said Billy Crystal at the Emmys Monday night, as one of dozens of public figures to give a tribute to the late legend since his passing. Williams was one of many celebrities acknowledged in the memorial segment of the show, including Lauren Bacall, James Garner, Don Pardo, Shirley Temple, Mickey Rooney, ... [Read More…]

Your basic back-to-school essay

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Elementary school had a lot of things going for it. Maybe the best part, besides recess and pizza Friday's, was that teachers didn't expect third-graders to be able to do anything besides spell basic words, write in cursive (both of which aren't used anymore) and go to the bathroom on their own, so at the beginning of the year, they'd assign essays ... [Read More…]

Why would you want to leave the dorms?

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ACU dorms. There's not really much you can say about them. The usual complaints include their small size, lack of privacy and, if you're a guy, the smell. As someone who spent two years living in a dorm, I can tell you they are necessary for every student here. Plus, haven't you ever heard "you never know what you got until it's," well... you ... [Read More…]

#Activism: Can social media save the world?

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The advent of online social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook has transformed what social interactions and activism look like on a daily basis. Good causes or noble efforts are often those that are trending on the world wide web. In an article on social media and activism, Malcolm Gladwell says, "The world, we are told, is in the midst ... [Read More…]

We challenge the Ice Bucket Challenge

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With the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge on the rise and hundreds joining each day, critically thinking about the challenge before participating is crucial. The challenge consists of pouring a bucket of ice cold water over your head, then naming a few other people to do the same in less than 24 hours, or donating money to the ALS Association for research ... [Read More…]

Opinion page encourages dialogue across campus

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The word "opinion" often finds itself tossed around in the same conversations as the words "conflict" or "disagreement." This is unfortunate because it gives "opinion" a negative connotation, rather than suggesting some of the other rich benefits that opinions bring not just to our conversations, but also our communities. The goal of the opinion ... [Read More…]

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