"My use of Twitter started a broad cultural discussion that needs to be had about plagiarism in the digital age," said Shia LaBeouf in the wake of recent accusations that a character from his short film was plagiarized from a Daniel Clowes comic. LaBeouf's case has shed new light on the issue of plagiarism and its serious consequences. The ... [Read More…]
Sitting in computer chairs for what is right
Too lazy to picket outside a business or march with signs down a street? Now you don't have to leave your house to support a cause. Hacktivism - hacking a computer or server for a politically or socially motivated purpose - is growing in popularity. Recently, you're mom or dad might have asked you if you use Snapchat, and you might have been ... [Read More…]
The reasons behind doing what we do
Another semester is coming to a close and few students have spent it working as hard as those on the Optimist staff. In addition to balancing schoolwork and other on-campus activities, we somehow manage to put in long hours writing stories, designing pages, updating the website and editing photos and videos. Through it all, deadlines are looming ... [Read More…]
Ten differences between ACU and state schools
The "ACU difference" is a phrase that has become cliché because of its excessive use on campus, but is rarely delved into with any depth. So, we present 10 things that separate ACU from state schools and vice versa: State schools have co-ed dorms: Just the thought of co-ed dorms is enough to make ACU alumni squirm in their chairs. Of course, ... [Read More…]
To hire, or not to hire?
The university hires only faculty who are members of Churches of Christ; however the Optimist recognizes significant benefits to hiring faculty members from outside that single religious group. The Faculty Senate recently conducted a survey at the request of the Board of Trustees regarding faulty church membership requirements. The survey ... [Read More…]
Ten things to be thankful for (ACU edition)
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, while students are counting their blessings, here is a list of 10 things to be thankful for at ACU. Starbucks in the Brown Library: The beautiful caffeine supplier to tired, free-time deprived and homework-hounded students. Without this heroic café, already-busy students would be forced to drive 14 minutes out of ... [Read More…]
Respect for Chapel is a two-sided issue
1,650 minutes per semester. 1,650 minutes ACU asks of its students, to sit and soak in what has been planned from the start of the bells to the closing, "You're dismissed." The mandatory credit count is a constant source of iPhone game-time and gripes. But lately, Chapel-going has grown a little more painful. Last Thursday, the evening ... [Read More…]
Thanksgiving break not much to be thankful for
Thanksgiving already gets overshadowed by the Christmas rush. Some people seem to think the calendar skips from October to December. For example, Starbucks broke out the red holiday coffee cups the day after Halloween. To add insult to injury, ACU students are only given three days off from class to celebrate Thanksgiving. This is not enough ... [Read More…]
Bullying is not something we outgrow
The NFL offensive line just got a little more offensive. Players of late have hurdled over the line of scrimmage so many times, with everything from murder charges to fake girlfriends, that the league of old is nearly unrecognizable. Are we keeping up with the latest in sports or the newest reality TV show? The latest incident takes it to a ... [Read More…]
Sleepless nights come with high risks
Don't have time for sleep? College students who skip on sleep are taking huge risks with their health and grades. They think the "norm" is to pull all-nighters most nights and only get three hours the other nights. This is far from the truth. Sleep provides physical and mental benefits you can't get from anything else. Sleeping is a natural ... [Read More…]
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