I picked this up a few weeks back, but it's just now making its way into writing.
So, it seems that there is a college in Texas, Abilene Christian University, that is offering an iPhone to any incoming freshman this fall. Here's their press release: http://www.acu.edu/news/2008/080225_iphone.html.
Read about on Engadget and apply to ACU if you must. Apparently, the school portends that students will receive homework alerts and probably use some kind of course management webapp.
This is similar to Duke's attempt to give out iPods to incoming students. My guess is people know Duke exists and don't necessarily need more incentive to apply, which is why they ave since scaled back on that. But, really ACU-- don't you think we all see this as a far-cry from homework and an academic stimulus package so much as a marketing tool to tech-starved, MTV-obsessed Texas Christians.
Also, isn't like gluttony or pride a sin? Leave the sinning to the experts (me) and stick to what you know ACU.
Of course, in the fine print, the cost of the iPhone is included in tuition.
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Abilene Christian is kind of the token Christian school down here. I mean, Baylor and Texas Christian have religious affiliations, but honestly, ACU is the biggest in my mind.
I don't think people view iPhones as a sin (in the sense of the seven deadly ones you are referring to) as long as it does not control your life.
Ahh, but it IS excessive to have an iPhone. At least until the price levels off a bit.
But thanks for stopping by, Blair and for providing local flavor to IATC!
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