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Letter to the Editor: Optimist endorsement missed candidate qualifications

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-by Harper Haught,  Taylor Spencer, Anna Hornell, Lauren Wertheim and Summer Thompson  The opinion piece recently posted by the Optimist is slander. This institution should be reporting news, not drama. The statement “The main thing that sets Jones and Kelley apart is their unity as a team and their balance of fun and deep solutions for the ... [Read More…]

Letter to the editor: We’re here for education, not Sing Song

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Last week, the Optimist’s Editorial Board published an opinion piece about ACU tradition and student stress, and I found the article problematic for a variety of reasons. First off, valuing tradition is a totally separate issue from academic stress and Sing Song pressure. If the Editorial Board really believed that tradition is responsible for ... [Read More…]

Letter to the Editor: To the dearly beloved queer people of ACU

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Last week our church posted an open letter on our website that has been distributed widely through social media. As we imagine there are many intended recipients who have not yet seen it, we are sending a portion of the letter to the Optimist in hopes that it will reach everyone who needs to read it. The letter reads in part: To the dearly ... [Read More…]

Letter to the Editor: Board of Trustees restates LGBTQ position

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For many years, the ACU community has facilitated constructive and open conversations regarding what it means to be good stewards of God’s gifts, including sexuality. Over the past week, there have been online discussions regarding same-sex relationships and the university’s posture toward people who identify as LGBTQ. As a Board of Trustees, we ... [Read More…]

Guest Column: Sawyer’s flu-fighting tips

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The infamous flu… It’s here and infecting everyone around us. What if we feed and treat our bodies in a way that can help us kick our immune system into high gear and beat this thing? Here is a list of my tips to fight off this flu: HYDRATE: Drink a glass of water when you first wake up. Fill yourself a reusable bottle/cup and sip on it the rest ... [Read More…]

Letter to the editor: Why we kneel

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As a black American student at ACU, I already have some contradictions about the school and stances taken on subjects like discrimination. The disappointing part of this article is that a white, upper-middle class male is telling black people how to deal with police brutality without any background or credible sources on what is happening in black ... [Read More…]

How to build a healthy plate

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Hi, everyone! I can’t believe it is already the last week of the semester ... It has flown by, and  I am so excited for Christmas break. Today I want to talk about the simple task of building a plate that has all the foods, vitamins, and minerals you need. Here are the things I strive for when filling my plate (or bowl) each meal: Look at your ... [Read More…]

Ask Sawyer: Vegetable quiche recipe

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This quiche has basically become a staple at our house and we are loving it. One of my roommates made this for our whole house last fall and ever since then I have made it multiple times. It has so many flavors and is perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner – or all of the above. Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes 8 eggs 2 ... [Read More…]

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