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Black History Month marks time to reflect on past

February 27, 2009 by Optimist Editorial Board

Dating back to 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson had a dream; no, not just like Dr. King, but each man's efforts have contributed to the advancement of African Americans. With the passing of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we enter a month honoring African Americans known as Black History Month. But for this celebration, we should turn our attention to the ... [Read More…]

Newspaper theft demonstrates rash disrespect, naivety

February 22, 2009 by Optimist Editorial Board

Read Comments Journalists often over-quote one Presidential aphorism more than any other: Thomas Jefferson's declaration of the importance of newspapers in the United States of America. "Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer ... [Read More…]

‘Starbucks’ label misrepresents dining facility’s full menu

February 20, 2009 by Optimist Editorial Board

The ACU Dining Services homepage says: "Located in the library, Starbucks is one of the most recognized and respected specialty coffee brands in the world. Starbucks purchases and roasts high-quality, whole bean coffees and sells them along with fresh, rich-brewed Italian-style espresso beverages, a variety of pastries and confections and ... [Read More…]

SA meeting closure shows blatant disregard for students’ rights

February 18, 2009 by Optimist Editorial Board

Dr. Royce Money's announcement at Friday's Chapel clearly demonstrated how ACU leaders are being painfully honest and accessible in this recent NCAA mess, regardless of the cost of that transparency. The university's self-reporting was a brave and ethical move, especially in light of the consequences that vacated numerous wins from the football ... [Read More…]

Even singles may appreciate Valentine’s Day’s evolution

February 13, 2009 by Optimist Editorial Board

Anyone who has just been dumped will probably not enjoy Valentine's Day. It is for the lovers - the ones who are so grotesquely intertwined in an intimate relationship that the rest of the world feels like the awkward third wheel. But ask a lover the history of the holiday. The usually ignored torture, blood, martyrdom and misery in the historical ... [Read More…]

Students should endeavor to enjoy Sing Song experience

February 11, 2009 by Optimist Editorial Board

As the spring semester begins, so does one of the longest-standing traditions at ACU. Started in 1956 by Dr. Bob Hunter, Sing Song is the largest student production on campus, involving nearly one-third of the student body. But despite the high involvement, Sing Song does not necessarily bring the joy to students one might expect. Instead, some ... [Read More…]

Apathy hinders progress for SA Congress and students

February 6, 2009 by Optimist Editorial Board

If students vote against a candidate for SA Congress, the person usually winds up representing them anyway. It is easy to become a member of ACU's student government, especially since most of the delegates are appointed to their positions. This situation may be the root to the haphazard and indifferent relationship between Congress and the student ... [Read More…]

Students’ support for spring sports should not slip

February 4, 2009 by Optimist Editorial Board

ACU ranks fourth in NCAA history with 55 NCAA national championships, behind UCLA, Stanford and USC. The Wildcats also have won 143 Lone Star Conference titles since joining the LSC in 1973, more than twice the number of titles won by their closest competitor. Recently, the Wildcats won their first outright LSC championship in football since 1973. ... [Read More…]

New presidency should not minimize concern for troops

January 30, 2009 by Optimist Editorial Board

President Barack Obama was sworn into office Tuesday, but we know this. Parties were thrown, T-shirts were made, classes were released early and some students even made the trip to Washington, D.C., to witness history, but we know this, too. What most of us do not know is that only five days before the parties began and history was made, 295 Dyess ... [Read More…]

Cable censorship represents disproportionate reaction

January 28, 2009 by Optimist Editorial Board

Students recently had the chance to hunker in front of their residence hall televisions and cheer for ACU alumnus John "Sandy" Davis ('77) as he won first place on the Food Network's newest food competition, Chopped. But the same students could not do the same for Jim Gash ('89) when he competed on SpikeTV's reality show Murder. The ACU cable ... [Read More…]