If there is one thing I'm thankful for, it's free food. Here in Abilene, I run a tight ship financially. Bi-monthly visits to United fill my pantry with the basics: bread, milk, eggs, Ramen and Ben & Jerry's "Americone Dream". I ration food like a Depression-era family and have slowly begun to embrace leftovers. It's not the most glorious (or ... [Read More…]
Thanksgiving
"Oh Dear, Christian College" - by Ben Miller Thanksgiving November 30, 2011 Go to the "Oh Dear, Christian College" Gallery ... [Read More…]
Thanksgiving traditions should accompany service
By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Forget Christmas, my birthday, Halloween, the Fourth of July or any other holiday. When it comes to my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving is king of the calendar. The day is synonymous with pie, football, oversized parade balloons, family and can-shaped cranberry sauce, has held my top spot and has been that way ... [Read More…]
Thanksgiving run offers opportunity to eat guilt free
By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor Turkey, dressing and holiday weight gain-all commonly associated with the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Some individuals, however, will combat this year's holiday pounds with Thanksgiving-themed runs called Turkey Trots, taking place across the nation in support of various charities and organizations. Locally, the ... [Read More…]
Black Friday illustrates insane growth of American materialism
By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor After a lazy Thanksgiving Day spent stuffing myself, halfway watching the Cowboys dominate and marveling at the fluffiest snowflakes ever to fall, I braved the cold to catch a movie. The Thanksgiving-night movie has always smacked of anti-social, awkward families to me, but sharing a movie with loved ones pales in ... [Read More…]
Video: Mission Thanksgiving
ACU students and Abilene citizens volunteer to help organize donations made to Mission Thanksgiving for the benefit of families in need. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBPnRBqpX3g Video/editing by Courtney Hembree ... [Read More…]
Mission Thanksgiving
ACU students and Abilene citizens volunteer to help organize donations made to Mission Thanksgiving for the benefit of families in need. Video/editing by Courtney Hembree ... [Read More…]
Thanksgiving options exist for Abilene students
By Laura Acuff, Student Reporter In light of the impending Thanksgiving holiday, businesses and organizations within and outside Abilene are welcoming student volunteers for holiday-oriented charities. "The one thing that we do, and we ask the students come prepared to do, is we try to make this a special day for those who are less fortunate," ... [Read More…]
Editorial board takes a break to gives thanks
Every November people pull out turkeys and pumpkins to prepare for a day of feasting, family and football. Nostalgia and gratitude surround the Thanksgiving holiday as many travel cross-country to spend time with loved ones and attempt to remember all the things they have forgotten to be thankful for throughout the the year. Despite the stress ... [Read More…]
Thanksgiving blessings from Editorial Board
Thanksgiving is a time of surplus nostalgia and thankfulness; a time that brings people's attention to aspects of their lives they often fail to remember. Although one should be thankful all year, the inevitability of an increased awareness of blessings is to be expected. The Editorial Board members have decided to share with you what they are ... [Read More…]