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Prayer is a necessary root

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In a culture that values innovation and problem-solving, we've seen some exciting developments in the way we tackle social justice. Social entrepreneurship projects like TOMS shoes and the Red Thread Movement have permanently changed the way we think about missions. But sometimes I wonder if we are placing too much faith in our ability to make ... [Read More…]

The qualities of an awesome person

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Due to the new responsibilities that I've had in college (*cough, Sing Song), the time in which I have no plans becomes more precious. Should I play Skyrim? Should I catch up on some sleep? One other thing I've done with my free time is socialize, but with such little time, I have to make the most of these moments by choosing top quality ... [Read More…]

Sitting in computer chairs for what is right

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Too lazy to picket outside a business or march with signs down a street? Now you don't have to leave your house to support a cause. Hacktivism - hacking a computer or server for a politically or socially motivated purpose - is growing in popularity. Recently, you're mom or dad might have asked you if you use Snapchat, and you might have been ... [Read More…]

Change can be the right decision

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In a matter of five days, I dropped all of my spring semester classes, loaded my car with as much as I could fit, moved to Austin, physically wandered around looking for a job, bicycled further than I did all of last semester combined, accidentally walked into the state governor's office and was invited to my next door neighbors' Jewish fraternity ... [Read More…]

Our demand leads to celeb supply

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Miley Cyrus is a genius. Yes I mean that literally and not in a sarcastic way. Before you write me off as a delusional teenage girl with a pathetic Hannah Montana obsession that has dictated her life since middle school, take a moment to think about the path Miley's life has taken. Two years ago, Miley was done. She'd enjoyed a brief reign as ... [Read More…]

Changes in the Bean not running so smoothie-ly

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Changes in the World Famous Bean could bring improvement over time, but are inconvenient for the time being. The changes have dashed some students' resolutions of a consistent diet, and misplaced many hungry diners with the ever-changing station locations. Apparently, the Bean took, "new year, new me," quite literally when planning out the food ... [Read More…]

The woes of Single Grinch Girls

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Christmas trees and lights have been put back in attics, It's soon to be the Whos favorite holiday, well, their second-pick. And while every Who "¨down in Who-ville"¨ likes Valentines a lot, Single Grinch Girls,"¨with no sweethearts in Who-ville,"¨ do not. Grinch Girls hate Valentines! The whole romantic season! Now, please don't ask ... [Read More…]

The ACU Difference is the people

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By Dylan Benac, senior political science major from Boerne and Students' Association president Our first week is nearing its end, and we are beginning to get back in to the swing of what it looks like to thrive or survive this thing we call college. There is a phrase thrown around on our campus that is known as the #ACUDifference. It can be ... [Read More…]

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