Sing Song 2021 will take place at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Abilene this weekend. All acts will be judged on just three categories: vocals, entertainment and costumes. The Optimists' overall predictions are listed below. Fraternities First Place: Frater Sodalis These Appalachian mountain men are "swimming across the river" ... [Read More…]
Alumni tuition discount announcement could be placed elsewhere
Thank you, ACU. For those who don't know, ACU just announced that if you hold a bachelor's or master's degree from them, you now qualify for a 20% discount on graduate tuition to online programs. What a nice and very generous surprise. But, if you'd asked me, I'd have suggested something different. I'd have suggested a move toward generational ... [Read More…]
PESSIMIST: Abilene prepares for next historic weather event: Ring By Spring Showers
Attached below is a story included in the Optimist's annual Pessimist print edition. The Pessimist is published annually April 1 and includes entirely fake stories for satirical purposes. It seems as though the 1982 Weather Girls song "It's Raining Men" is coming true in the city of Abilene. According to preliminary reports by a KTXS ... [Read More…]
PESSIMIST: Schubert cures COVID-19 by saying, “Hey Wildcats”
Attached below is a story included in the Optimist's annual Pessimist print edition. The Pessimist is published annually April 1 and includes entirely fake stories for satirical purposes. Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, said in a campus-wide email that he's been informed COVID-19 is no match to his own words. "Hey Wildcats. I ... [Read More…]
PESSIMIST: Psychology Department introduces Enneagram major
Attached below is a story included in the Optimist's annual Pessimist print edition. The Pessimist is published annually April 1 and includes entirely fake stories for satirical purposes. The Department of Psychology is adding a new major based on the Enneagram personality test. The Enneagram is a faith-based personality profile that has ... [Read More…]
Letter: Capitol violence not comparable to summer protests
On Jan. 6, a horde of Proud Boys, Oath Keepers and QAnon cultists stormed the Capitol. But not just these. Many in the crowd were white Christian nationalists, carrying Christian flags, praying with Proud Boys, and carrying signs proclaiming “Jesus is my Savior, Trump is my President.” Early analysis suggests that most of the crowd were white ... [Read More…]
Quality online education requires lecturing and better communication
With the university handling new forms of teaching in light of COVID-19, many classes have been moved to an online format due to safety for the professors and students. Because of this unexpected transition, fewer guidelines were placed on class procedures. Some professors chose to have weekly Zoom lectures or discussions in lieu of the ... [Read More…]
Why I like Trump and how Trumpism has changed my faith
I woke up unafraid today. Votes are still being counted. Perhaps I'll have more to say in the days to come, but first I've got to say, I have no qualms against Trump the person: In fact, I'm fascinated. I love his brash abrasiveness. His showmanship. His political incorrectness. I most likely would have voted against Hillary Clinton. And ... [Read More…]
Earliest snowfall recorded in Abilene
Abilene recorded its earliest snowfall Tuesday. Video by Guest Contributor Cole Palka. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-DOM_OVHN4 ... [Read More…]
Rethinking our ranking: A different standard of excellence
Every year, I get multiple emails from ACU's leadership letting us all know the school's placement and rankings in various categories. They are normally innocuous enough, but I believe this latest one reveals something seriously wrong with ACU’s mindset. The opening line claimed “We’re the best. Again.” The email championed the fact that ACU is ... [Read More…]
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