The media loves to talk about themselves. Some of their favorite stories to cover are when there is an obstruction of the First Amendment or when one of their own is attacked. Last week's horrific killings in Paris received an extensive amount of media attention, as they should have. But it isn't a coincidence that the victims of the crime were ... [Read More…]
Oil supply lowers more than prices
You've probably already seen it: people filling up their own barrels with gasoline, trying to take as much advantage of the lowered prices as possible. While the $1.88 may look good at the pump, the oil surplus will have a lasting negative impact on the economy over all. The New York Times recently said gas prices aren't expected to rise ... [Read More…]
Debt rankings seem unreasonable
While we would love to chime in with the classic complaint of how expensive school is, we would rather use this small space to point out how highly inaccurate a story that was published about ACU is and to echo your mother's words, don't believe everything you hear (or read on the Internet). Last week, a list circulated the Internet titled "20 ... [Read More…]
The media can’t handle a messy Ferguson
The media is in a tough spot. Well, we have put ourselves in a tough spot. And by "we," I mean every journalist or news outlet that has attempted to cover or editorialize the events happening in Ferguson. If you address the race factor, then you are criticized for assuming unknown facts of the case or using institutionalized racial disparities ... [Read More…]
Focusing on real news: no ifs, ands or butts
Last week, one giant step was taken for mankind. For the last 10 years, Rosetta spacecraft has roamed the solar system, following a comet headed toward the sun. And last week, Rosetta's probe, Philae, landed on the comet. That may not seem like a big deal to you, but think about it for a second. A machine in space landed on a frozen comet only ... [Read More…]
What would you do for a Chapel credit?
It's crunch time. That /55 on your myACU homepage glows at you with dismay. Collecting those Chapel credits is the last thing you want to worry about right now, but the threat of Chapel probation means you have to. It seems like there could be some alternative. Is there not something else you could do in lieu of those thirty minutes? It begs the ... [Read More…]
Editorial Cartoon: Need more sequels
Hollywood has gotten carried away with sequels. Daily Doodle Dosage by Ben Todd ... [Read More…]
Hollywood: The same old song and sequel
Superheroes, sequels and remakes. That's what it takes to win the weekend at the box office. Earlier this week, Disney announced that Toy Story 4 is in production, set with a 2017 release date. This announcement, along with one from a few weeks ago revealing Marvel's lineup through 2020, have made it apparent that there is nothing original ... [Read More…]
Economic development is resisted on the Hill
Three universities. A population of 120,000 people. Three large public high schools. Yet, Abilene is developing like it is something much smaller or unworthy of restaurants that stay open past 10 p.m. At least that's what we've noticed here on the Hill. While a slow revival has begun downtown with the likes of Abi Haus and Fat Boss's Pub, ... [Read More…]
Some suggestions for Perry
The gubernatorial race has come to a close, and Greg Abbott is the new governor. Rick Perry, Texas' longest serving governor of 14 years, will hang his hat as governor as Abbott moves into office. For most of us 20-something students, Perry has been our governor since before we could spell gubernatorial. We remember hearing about him running ... [Read More…]