As ACU continues to grow both on campus and in national rank, campus life as we know it is changing rapidly. ACU grows in enrollment every year, even this year during a worldwide pandemic. Since our rise to Division I athletic status in 2013, the Wildcat name has spread throughout the country through competition in the NCAA tournament. While ... [Read More…]
Where do we go from here?
As cases on-campus rise and event after event is canceled, ACU students are asking the question, where do we go from here? While the university is doing several preventative measures, such as requiring social distancing in classes and certain on-campus events, increased sanitization and mask requirements for all classes and activities, are they ... [Read More…]
Political affiliation should spread education and love, not division
As we enter a time where politics are becoming more and more divisive, we see campus life following that trend. Whether it be professors sharing their opinions in class or student organizations sharing their thoughts on social media or on campus, we have a responsibility as Christians to come together and talk about topics without using divisive ... [Read More…]
Tackling two sides of the SCOTUS nomination
[Opinion piece against a Supreme Court nomination] In 2016, during President Barack Obama's last year as president, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died, leaving a Supreme Court seat open. Shortly after Scalia's death, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell declared that any nomination that Obama gave would be null and void and that the ... [Read More…]
Change to Greek life promotes student involvement
ACU has a long history of social clubs and student's involvement in them. In fact, the level of student involvement in social clubs makes them integral to the student experience. You can't walk across campus without seeing something sponsored by a sorority or fraternity, whether it's the GATA fountain, Kojie Park or the incoming Siggie ... [Read More…]
Reach out to victims of natural disasters
As we enter a time of pandemics, online classes and an uneasy political climate, it it important that we recognize the environmental changes our country is facing. As Hurricane Sally hits the east coast leaving millions of dollars in damage, thousands of homes and businesses without power and several lives lost, we have the opportunity to step ... [Read More…]
Make the most of rushing season and its guidelines
Rushing season is one of the most active times during the ACU school year, but this season will be unlike any other. The season started Friday and Saturday with an all-club rush. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the rush was outdoors, socially distanced as much as possible and masks were required. Food was also not served to avoid spread. These ... [Read More…]
Let’s help freshmen connect this year
As we enter a school year like no other, we recognize that the transition into college that every freshman faces is even more difficult than usual. Being a freshman is hard. Coming into a completely new city, moving away from your family for the first time, learning to be on your own and surviving the residence halls are all battles of their ... [Read More…]
We are here to serve you
Every media outlet has opposition, but in the past few weeks, The Optimist has become glaringly aware of theirs. While every journalist or journalism student is prepared to face pushback when sharing opinions or news that doesn’t always focus on the positives, sometimes it is important to step back and remember why student media exists in the ... [Read More…]
It’s up to us to stay in-person
As we enter this challenging semester, it is important to recognize that it is up to us, the students, to keep ACU healthy, safe and in-person. ACU has many procedures in place to ensure the safety of students and staff, including mask requirements, social distancing and increased sanitation. These measures keep us safe while we are in class and ... [Read More…]
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