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Readers respond to Obama endorsement

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An endorsement of Sen. Barack Obama for president ran in the Oct. 24, 2008, issue of the Optimist. Because of the sheer number of responses to that editorial, this page is dedicated to publishing Letters to the Editor regarding that endorsement. Endorsement alienates individuals striving to maintain Christian values Our 11-year-old daughter ... [Read More…]

Choose your history: Obama or Palin?

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By Sondra Rodriguez, Student Reporter Casey Monsees knows every election makes history. She knows the impact of this year's votes and the history that will be made on Election Day, and it is making her nervous. "This election affects the rest of the world, whether we want to admit that or not - it does," said Monsees, junior history major from ... [Read More…]

JMC Network Sportscast October 29, 2008

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The Journalism and Mass Communication Department at Abilene Christian University presents their JMC Network Sportscast. Today's top stories include the ACU homecoming football game against Tarleton State, men's and women's cross country LSC Championships, and preparing for the men's basketball season. Hosted by Michael Freeman and Kimberly ... [Read More…]

More than 30 polling sites to be available in Abilene

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By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor On election day, local voters will have more than 30 polling places available to them in Taylor County. Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m Nov. 4. "This is an important election because it's this year's election," said Neal Coates, assistant professor of political science. "John McCain and Barack ... [Read More…]

The Young and the Fearless: Does America’s youth finally care about politics? If so, can they make ansubstantial impact in the 2008 Election?

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By Colter Hettich, Features Editor Explain to 24-year-old Kirk Coffee how, historically, apathetic his generation should be toward this presidential election. Then, in one breath, he will explain why his generation does not care what you say. "I really could care less about parties. It's about what's best for the nation," Coffee said. Coffee, ... [Read More…]

College Democrats and Young Republicans refuse division

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By Colter Hettich, Features Editor Any person who watches more than a few minutes of any major television news station or news Web site would see the animosity that has built among many Republicans and Democrats. Even a Christian university is susceptible to those attitudes, but many College Democrats and Young Republicans on Abilene Christian ... [Read More…]

What would Jesus vote?: Some believe Jesus would vote Republican, others Democrat, some believe he wouldn’t vote at all.

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By Zak Zeinert, Chief Photographer When Election Day finally arrives on Nov. 4, David Vanderpool will not be casting his vote for the next U.S. president. Vanderpool, junior Bible major from Memphis, Tenn., said it is not the duty of a Christian to vote, and he believes they should not. "I won't force my opinion on someone else but I sincerely ... [Read More…]

Video: Homecoming Parade 2008

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The annual Homecoming parade took place this past Saturday. ACU clubs and organizations took part in the parade. The parade featured the coming home court, the homecoming court, SHADES step group, and floats built by each social club's pledge class. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH4eZO7_vWA Reporting and videography by Cody Veteto ... [Read More…]

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