Of all the content in a newspaper, editorials are arguably the most divisive. Where news presents factual events to the reader, editorials deliver opinion and judgment. Often, these judgements can offend readers of opposing stances. However, these verdicts do not come without a deep understanding of facts. It is every reporter's job to gather ... [Read More…]

An image has been floating around the internet that describes Atheism as "the belief that there was nothing and nothing happened to nothing and then nothing magically exploded for no reason, creating everything." So Atheism is an insane belief? No. When any religion is generalized it will seem equally - if not more insane - than this ignorant ... [Read More…]

Humans need to believe in something bigger. We often feel and act like we are the only part of the world that matters, but we know we are a small piece of a bigger picture. And as we mature, we realize tiny our role actually is. And since we can't control of this world, surely a greater force must be setting the laws of nature. Most people believe ... [Read More…]

Many conversations on our campus, and throughout the country, are concerned with how a political candidate's religion will affect his governing. With Mitt Romney's inevitable nomination by the GOP as its presidential candidate close at hand, this discussion seems more poignant in recent elections. Romney is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ ... [Read More…]

Though the Students' Association and the Optimist editorial board often clash, we recognize the importance of student leadership on campus. Student leaders exist in many forms on campus, but our elected officials have a significant amount of power and influence built into their offices. This makes them subject to - and deserving of - more scrutiny ... [Read More…]