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A quick lesson in college life

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It's hard to believe that just a year ago I was hanging out with my high school graduating class during our spring break trip at the beach. Since that point, I've graduated, moved my life across the world, made new friends, gained new experiences and learned a lot of lessons. Here's a list of things I'd tell my past self if I had the chance in ... [Read More…]

Training for the adulthood marathon

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Running is a lot like growing up. It took me years to want it and to realize it was what I needed. You see, running starts off as an ideal, like being a grown-up. It's good for you, you know. It helps you breathe. It helps you live. Growing up isn't easy. Before you do, it's like lounging on the couch, begging the nagging feeling to go ... [Read More…]

Improving sidewalks would benefit city

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Abilene is a great city, with the exception of the lack of sidewalks. The city council should create stronger ordinances supporting the installation and reparation of sidewalks throughout the city. Abilene City Council passed an ordinance in 2006, the City of Abilene Sidewalk Master Plan, requiring sidewalks to be installed on both sides of all ... [Read More…]

‘Faith Calls’ to everyone

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On Sunday, the university was graced with the presence of three cast members of A&E's record-breaking reality show Duck Dynasty. Si, Alan and Lisa Robertson fought severe weather and a delayed flight to share tales and a few laughs with the Abilene community during an event named "Faith Calls." The message they shared was simple, but ... [Read More…]

Examining introverts and extroverts

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We all know the stereotypes. Introverts are the hermits at home watching Netflix, wrapped in a fuzzy blanket. Extroverts are the party animals afraid of being alone for more that two seconds. Both stereotypes, but with a hint of truth. So what is the reality of introversion and extroversion? To find out, I've been reading an excellent book by ... [Read More…]

The post-grad world awaits

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Graduation is looming ahead like a mountain, and the future is on the other side. Prospective graduates everywhere are making plans for the rest of their lives, which is no small task. Some are searching for jobs and some still have yet to decide what they want to be when they "grow up." What many graduates have yet to realize is that, at ... [Read More…]

Convictions still have a place

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I chose a major that has given me no choice but to confront truth from all angles. As journalists, we have a duty to deliver the facts and made to word them in an unbiased AP Style. It forces our truths to be exposed, put on the stand and cross-examined. Many of mine have been trampled, revised and mostly humbled. However, when it comes to ... [Read More…]

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