Alumni this, alumni that. Students glance over the calendar of Homecoming events and, almost subconsciously, ignore any paragraph containing the word alumni. It's not that former students annoy current ones. They have the same right to be here that we do. But, children take their Wii to family reunions for a reason. Youth has its advantages, and ... [Read More…]
Discussion essential to sexual health
Sex is complicated. God gave us sex. It is a natural part of life, and it is essential to our existence. But every one of us has faced our own sexual demons. We live in a world consumed by carefree and casual sex, but we claim a faith and attend a university that holds us to a different standard. Unfortunately, most students on campus hear the ... [Read More…]
University must strive for excellence
The English historian G.M. Trevelyan wrote in English Social History in 1942, "Education ... has produced a vast population able to read but unable to distinguish what is worth reading." In the U.S. system of higher education nearly 70 years later, the liberal arts mentality seems to have reversed this trend. And while it is wonderful to nurture ... [Read More…]
Time capsule would preserve history
Maybe events seem more historically significant when you live them, but there have been some big events in our lives. The first African American president is quickly approaching his one-year anniversary, after a year of economic crisis, raging health care debate and two wars. Meanwhile, ACU has become the first university in the country to provide ... [Read More…]
Facebook users should apply caution
You have a secret identity. Your alternate self is braver, sexier, louder and more politically outspoken than you. Unfortunately, your other self exists only on Facebook - and it isn't so secret. However, many people act as though what they do on Facebook has no impact on the real world, and they transform themselves into something. Suppose one ... [Read More…]
Summit shifts focus to students
Summit owns a deep history, complete with tradition and expectation. Any changes to such a longstanding event must be handled with the utmost care. Even if every consideration is taken, feathers surely will be ruffled; but Brady Bryce and the office of ministry events have done an excellent job bringing the Summit's focus back to students, and ... [Read More…]
Perspective key to emotional health
Social clubs are a prominent part of the ACU culture. Students invest time, emotion and money to experience the community and spirit that come with becoming a member of a social club. They also agree to accept the possible disappointment of rejection the day they don't receive their bids. From an outsider's point of view, social clubs seem to be a ... [Read More…]
Chapel solution: shocking, shaming?
The administration has attempted to discourage excessive talking, "sliding and gliding" and poor attendance over the years, but we at the Optimist have some suggestions of our own to make Chapel a truly enriching experience. Few moments are more awkward than when a song mentions "standing," and everyone waits to see who will be led by the Spirit ... [Read More…]
Flu prevention students’ responsibility
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is getting ready for an early flu season this year. The flu always hits schools hard with so many bodies packed together, but to make matters worse, we have to protect ourselves against the dreaded swine flu. If you have been on campus at all in the last week, most likely you have noticed the hand ... [Read More…]
Curfew elimination promotes safety
Walk the halls in Gardner Hall on a Friday night, and you will probably see a lot of empty rooms. Try Mabee or Nelson, and you might notice fewer freshmen there, too. Fewer, that is, than would have been there last year or the year before - or 50 years before, for that matter. Freshman curfew is a thing of the past, and freshmen are out ... [Read More…]
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