By Linda Bailey, Student Reporter When Trevor Cochlin, walked through the doors of Essence of Ebony Chapel for the first time, he did not know what to expect. Looking around, it immediately became apparent Cochlin was not like the rest of the attendants. Regardless, the white student stayed for the entirety of the mostly African-American Chapel. ... [Read More…]
International student population rises: In 10 years, ACU has seen a 23 percent jump in the number of students from other countries
By Sondra Rodriguez, Page Editor More countries are represented by the ACU student body than states in America. According to a document that records each country's representation from the Registrar's Office, 220 international students reflect the population of minorities on campus. Minorities represent different nations, faiths and orientations. ... [Read More…]
Saying ‘No’ Nicely: Learn to take suggestions, not orders
By Elizabeth McVey, Staff Writer You are engaged; your boyfriend planned the perfect proposal, and you said, "Yes." You begin to tell everyone you are getting married, and after a few moments of congratulations, they want to know when, where, how and, by the way, are you having tie-dyed flowers for the wedding? When planning your wedding, you ... [Read More…]
Clever proposals create memories for couples
By Becky Easter, Staff Writer At first, Oct. 25, 2008, was just another ACU Homecoming for Sara Beckett. It was not until her boyfriend, Jordan Bunch, popped out of her Homecoming float and began singing to her that Beckett considered this day might be extra special. Suddenly, Bunch dropped down on one knee, and Oct. 25, 2008, became Beckett's ... [Read More…]
Is he/she the one?: Making sure it’s the right person
By Brian English, Staff Writer While cake flavor, type of flowers and wedding venue are all considerations that surround the planning of a wedding, the question that should precede the planning is: Are you marrying the right person? While this question requires much soul searching and true self-discovery, several tools are available to help aid ... [Read More…]
Ceremony Hijinks: Stories of how some turned the ‘Big Day’ into a big joke
By Allie Waters, Staff Writer Little girls dream of the perfect wedding and all it entails: the flowing dress, red flowers, fancy hair and shining ring. The only problem is the perfect wedding does not exist. Purposeful jokes and bloopers abound during wedding ceremonies and receptions. Steve Ridgell, the director of ministries for Herald of ... [Read More…]
Ceremony Chaos: Understanding roles prevents stress
By Emily Cornelius, Staff Writer Read Comments Most people, including students, will attend a wedding, participate in a wedding party or have a wedding of their own at some point in their lives. Weddings, however, can break up friendships and cause rifts if not handled properly. Weddings are stressful for everyone, so it is important to know ... [Read More…]
Honeymoon on a Budget: Snagging a cheap getaway
By Morgan Wilks, Staff Writer Just because you are living on a college student's budget does not mean you should have to skimp on your honeymoon. This is a vacation you will remember the rest of your life, so make it a trip worth remembering without breaking the bank. With the current economy, some people might be discouraged when considering ... [Read More…]
Love is Blind, Guests are Not: Achieving a picture-perfect wedding party
By Melanie Langston, Staff Writer The bride has picked her bridesmaids, and the groom has picked his groomsmen. Now she just has to figure out how to make them all look stunning, but not quite as stunning as her, on the big day. The following are tips and trends to help a bride-to-be choose the perfect attire for her wedding party: For the ... [Read More…]
Indoors vs. Outdoors: Whichever you choose, prepare for anything to happen
By Leah Payne , Staff Writer The big day is finally here. The months of planning and preparation have come together, and as you look out onto the crowd of friends and family arriving to your picture-perfect garden wedding, your heart skips a beat with excitement. Then in the distance you hear a rumble, and the unmistakable scent of rain fills the ... [Read More…]