Often when people talk about what makes ACU such a special place, they talk about the people they encounter. I am grateful for my education from ACU, but the greatest part of my ACU experience has been the lives that have become a part of my story. I am sure all of us can picture people at ACU who have shaped our lives, and although it seems ... [Read More…]
The Wildcatitudes
In preparing for the end of the semester and all that entails, I thought a blessing would only be fitting. Study in peace. Blessed are those without Netflix subscriptions, for they will have time to inherit the earth. Blessed are the remaining Chapel goers, for they will see God. Let's be honest, at this point in the semester, you are ... [Read More…]
Citizens didn’t show up at the polls
Our nation was founded on the idea that the government can not and should not be run by one man with whom lies all ultimate power, but rather by its citizens, who will confidently and intelligently decide for themselves what is in the best interest of the country as a whole. It is on election nights like Tuesday when my own party received such a ... [Read More…]
Republicans won, but party is still splintered
I feel compelled to apologize. But before I do, I should explain. I'm from Abilene. I was born here, raised here, and in all likelihood, I'm going to die here. This thought obviously produces some mixed feelings, but in some ways, it's a relief. Abilene forms the southern base of the Texas 19th, otherwise known as the most conservative ... [Read More…]
From the desk of the president: SA leadership is a lifestyle
By Dylan Benac, SA president For 90 years, the Students' Association has been advocating and representing the student body here on the ACU campus. For two of those 90 years, I have had the pleasure to serve in a roll high up in the executive cabinet. In my time as vice president and as president of the Students' Association, there is one key ... [Read More…]
Rediscovering child-like faith
Most people experience some kind of faith crisis in college. Our childhood beliefs are shaken when we are confronted with the brokenness of the world. Here at ACU, we are also faced with the apparent contradictions of the Bible and the fact that many of our churches are built on a delicate structure of cultural assumptions. Everything we thought we ... [Read More…]
Prayer is a necessary root
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 ACU Difference is the people
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…]
Duck Dynasty shouldn’t neglect their ACU fanbase
Duck Dynasty needs to visit ACU because it just so happens to be "no-shave November," resulting in the best display of beard-ness all across campus. I don't know about you but, at this point, I'm feeling a little left out considering the Duck Dynasty brothers have visited everyone but us. Duck Dynasty has visited Rochester College in Rochester ... [Read More…]
College Republicans worth involvement
By Parker Gordon, senior political science and music major from Stephenville Greetings. My name is Parker Gordon, president of the ACU College Republicans. For some of you, that statement has alienated you from anything I will say further, but for the rest of you still reading, thank you. As an officer for this club, I find that many people ... [Read More…]