By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor Each Sunday, the church doors open. Members file in, greet each other and exchange pleasantries. They sit in pews, sing, pray and take communion. In a different part of Abilene on a different street and in a different building, more church members do the same. Both churches worship below a "Church of Christ" sign. ... [Read More…]
First African-American student recalls struggle
By Colter Hettich, Features Editor In November 1945, an Optimist staff member wrote a column, titled Colored Should Have Rights, But.., explaining how segregation has the best interests of both blacks and whites at heart. "I am not opposed to Negroes coming to ACC if ACC is equipped to care for them," the student wrote, warning that integration ... [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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
Organization helps remove planning woes
By Brittany Hegar, Staff Writer The arrival of spring means wedding season is just around the corner. Flowers are blooming, the weather is warmer and soon-to-be brides are feeling the excitement, but actually planning a wedding can be daunting. Making checklists is a good first step to tackle the obstacles and hassles because they are common and ... [Read More…]