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Failure to pass resolution gives SA Congress credibility

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The Students' Association Congress must tread carefully when passing strongly worded resolutions, and we applaud Congress for striking down Wednesday's proposed resolution. The resolution expressed SA's "deep concern over the financial decisions being made within the university," including the costly iPhone plan, a 7-percent tuition increase and ... [Read More…]

iPhone initiative brings numerous advantages

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After administrators revealed the bold, new iPhone initiative last week, it seems to be all ACU students, faculty and staff can talk about. The iPhone program takes a great progressive step toward changes in education and allows the 21st Century Vision to be put into play in a unique way. Since the announcement, the ACU Web site has gotten hits ... [Read More…]

Alcohol policy infringes on student rights

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ACU needs to change its alcohol policy so it does not affect students who are of legal drinking age. The policy overzealously states: "In keeping with the educational mission of the university, alcohol abuse by ACU students is prohibited. Whereas the law allows students over the age of 21 to responsibly consume alcohol, ACU students, by their ... [Read More…]

ACU needs to respect all national holidays

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While ACU students endured another grueling Monday of school-related responsibility and recovery from Sing Song Weekend, people working for government organizations enjoyed their national holiday, celebrating Presidents Day away from work. Perhaps ACU students forgot that Monday was a holiday established to celebrate America's historic leadership ... [Read More…]

Resizing Board helps 21st Century Vision

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President Royce Money admits that few people on campus - faculty, staff or students - know much about the Board of Trustees. However, a five-year plan to transform the board will greatly impact ACU. Currently, the number of board members stands at 54, but the university wants to reduce this number to a more manageable 25-30 over the next five ... [Read More…]

Sing Song bonds, unites campus

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Before Sing Song directors stressed diction and dynamics. Before students spat off funny lyrics, popped choreography and incorporated props, and even before Moody Coliseum was built. Sing Song was an idea of an ACU senior from San Mateo, Calif. Bob Hunter, the District 71 representative from 1986- 2006 and ACU's Jack of all Trades, was the vice ... [Read More…]

FEMA needs prompt, effective response

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President Bush declared five Tennessee counties disaster areas Thursday after several tornadoes ripped through them, killing dozens, injuring many more and creating damage that will take months to repair. "The president's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Hardin, Macon, Madison, Shelby and Sumner," ... [Read More…]

Consistency makes Obama reliable

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Two candidates remain to represent the Democratic Party: Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama, and as the race grows increasingly close, the candidates grow increasingly friendly to one another. However, despite their sudden amicability toward one another, distinct differences separate the two, and the Optimist endorses Sen. Barack Obama for ... [Read More…]

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