In the 16 days after Rick Perry announced his candidacy for the GOP nomination in the 2012 presidential race he pushed his way to the front of the pack. Twenty-nine percent of Republicans and Republican leaning independents say they would vote for Perry. Mitt Romney follows at 15 percent. Perry is proving himself to be a real contender in the ... [Read More…]
Editorials spur campus dialogue
The Opinion page serves a different purpose than the rest of the Optimist. While the Optimist staff strives to present the reader with unbiased news the editorial board attempts to offer the reader an opinion. Columns, editorials, letters to the editor and cartoons make up the major pieces of the Opinion page. Each element serves a different ... [Read More…]
Finals week requires refined sleep habits
As students, most of us have contemplated looming deadlines and the dreaded all-nighter. The Optimist offers this guide for surviving a successful all-nighter. May your caffeine supply, be ever flowing and your assignments faultless. 1. Gum: When the first case of the "sleepies" hits, early in the evening, unwrap some Wrigley's® and chomp away. ... [Read More…]
TEG scholars should prepare for cuts
Tuition Equalization Grants might be on the chopping block as Texas makes cuts to its budget this year. Texas students and administrators should start working now on a Plan B for college funding in the fall. The state awards eligible students in private universities up to $3,808 per school year and for students in "exceptional need," the state ... [Read More…]
QR codes overtake ACU campus, paper
Tech-savvy faculty members recently started sneaking square barcodes onto cool signs, trendy brochures and snazzy coupons. Although the intriguing codes may look innocent, they could potentially take over campus interactions and creativity as ACU knows it. Soon, all signs for events will be allowed to contain only a few enticing words and a QR ... [Read More…]
Speakers should make Summit a success
Summit 2011 will create positive memories for attendees, thanks to a simple, yet powerful, theme and notable key speakers. The theme for next year's Summit, "Enough," calls for Christians to examine the "talk-the-talk" and "walk-the-walk" maxim. The Summit website asks us for an "examination of whether our practice matches our belief." The 2011 ... [Read More…]
Current chalk policy needs redrawing
Campus looked a bit beige this winter, with its tan buildings, brown grass and blank sidewalks. Since spring arrived, the grass has livened up, but the sidewalks remain as bleak as ever. Well, not ever. A long, long, time ago, students frequently used chalk to advertise campus events, and we agree with a Students' Association chalk policy that aims ... [Read More…]
Changes cripple pledging process
With the removal of the physical part of pledging next semester, social club bids will lose much of their significance, both for members and those pledging. Clubs recently were informed that the physical activities that typically play an integral role in pledging will be removed from the process, and pledges no longer will be allowed to perform ... [Read More…]
Students should scrutinize SA’s spending
Students had no say in who would represent them as Students' Association president next year, but they do have a say in what that person will do. Don't get us wrong, Connor Best has the talent, leadership and goals to make an outstanding president. But even the best leaders need accountability from their constituents. Students should stay ... [Read More…]
Dedication, vision makes presidential candidate ‘Best’ choice
Connor Best will run unopposed for SA executive president, and although we'd like to see more competition, we think Connor really is the 'Best' candidate for the position. Best has served in SA Congress for three years and spent the last year as Chief Planning Officer and Parliamentarian, working closely with the executive cabinet to write ... [Read More…]
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