The clothes we wear say a lot about who we are and what we stand for. Whether we like it or not, clothing is a window into our personalities. Universities, including ACU, often establish dress codes in an attempt to make sure the mission of the institution is expressed through what the students wear. ACU's dress code is reasonable. The student ... [Read More…]
Tucson tragedy must unite politicians
The shooting of a United States Congresswoman along with 18 other American citizens calls for an examination of the circumstances leading up to the Jan. 8 tragedy. Yet the tragedy itself should not be used as a stepping stone for politicians to fulfill their own agendas. To do so would be a disservice to the men, women and child who fell victim to ... [Read More…]
Wildcats should stay put in Division II
Speculation has been swirling this semester about the Wildcats making a jump from Division II to Division I-AA. The jump from Div. II to Div. I-FCS entails much more than many people realize. Three weeks ago Athletic Director Jared Mosley presented the advantages and disadvantages of ACU making a jump in divisions. For one, ACU Athletics would be ... [Read More…]
Students need snacks at Don Morris
It is the nature of college students to pull all-nighters. Many students spend the night cramming for tests in their dorm rooms or working on group projects in the library - two locations in close proximity to food. However, a large population of students are forced to work long hours in buildings with equipment necessary for their work, but ... [Read More…]
Pig: Thanksgiving’s next top hog
This Thanksgiving, countless families will sit down at the dinner table and either stuff themselves on turkey or ham. But which one of these main dishes is truly better? The Optimist Editorial Board sat down and discussed the pros and cons concerning these mainstays of Thanksgiving, but after much heated debate we came to an impasse. So now it is ... [Read More…]
The bird is the word at Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, countless families will sit down at the dinner table and either stuff themselves on turkey or ham. But which one of these main dishes is truly better? The Optimist Editorial Board sat down and discussed the pros and cons concerning these mainstays of Thanksgiving, but after much heated debate we came to an impasse. So now it is ... [Read More…]
NCAA needs to consider intent when levying penalties
When it comes to rules and regulations, the NCAA is second to none in terms of magnitude. They have set out an extensive list of policies in an attempt to maintain a level playing field across intercollegiate athletics. However, in the name of fairness, the NCAA has gone too far and imposed penalties on minor infractions that do not merit ... [Read More…]
Contentions in Congress should cease
November 2, 2010: a day celebrated by Republicans and lamented by Democrats. In last week's elections, the GOP gained 60 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives so that it now holds 239 of the 435 spots - well over the halfway mark. But how much will they actually be able to accomplish? This election was a huge turnover that destroyed complete ... [Read More…]
Endorsement: ‘Pages’ stands out
One short day to create, plan and execute a film? "No problem," said participants of this year's 24-hour FilmFest. Rules were posted Friday at midnight, giving ACU students until midnight of Saturday to turn in a completed film of any genre and any time length. Each film had to visibly include three control elements from a list locations, character ... [Read More…]
Military policy hinders effectiveness
In the past few months the controversial "Don't Ask Don't Tell" (DADT) policy has once again made its way into headlines. The underlying premise behind DADT appears, on the surface, understandable. The policy forbids those who openly identify as LGBT from serving in the military forces because "it would create an unacceptable risk to the high ... [Read More…]
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