By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Two full years on the Optimist staff have taught me at least one thing about the university: Students respond almost the same way about everything, every year. Same complaints about meal plans, University 100, Chapel and the list goes on. I've gotten to where I almost have to hear these responses to know that ... [Read More…]
SA supports Opening Chapel flag: Congress also creates committee to research student meal plans
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief The Students' Association showed support for the controversial American flag displayed during Opening Day Ceremonies in Chapel. Anxious to respond to a petition that circulated last week against the size of the flag, Congress passed a resolution showing its approval of the flag and its size. "Students from ... [Read More…]
Delivering a ‘day of dignity’
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief He just couldn't move a person in a wheelbarrow. Dr. K.B. Massingill leaned over the wheelbarrow and picked up the helpless Zambian woman, now rigid with fear. Carrying her to a doctor, he could tell from the odor that she had not bathed in days. None of that mattered. He just couldn't move a person in a ... [Read More…]
Congress passes first bill: Rouse, VanRheenen to discuss possibility of leadership minor
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief The Students' Association passed its first resolution of the 81st Congress on Wednesday in its second meeting of the year. Congress voted unanimously to recognize the Welcome Week co-chairs and steering committee for the work they did. "It is a very exhaustive job," said Sen. Missy Mae Walters, senior political ... [Read More…]
Abilene in national spotlight … again
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief And to think 10 days ago I wished the story about President Bush's National Guard service would just go away. Enter Kinko's of Abilene, the small town of Baird and former National Guardsman Bill Burkett. For those of you out of the loop, on Sept. 16 reports began surfacing that documents regarding President ... [Read More…]
SA approves appointees: Administration’s loan gives Congress’ budget some breathing room
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Student Congress in its first official meeting of the year Wednesday approved 23 appointees to fill vacant seats amid much debate and confusion over parliamentary procedure. When only 35 of 58 seats were filled after elections this month and few eligible candidates asked to be appointed, Layne Rouse, executive ... [Read More…]
Enrollment hits record high total: After decreasing for three years, numbers jump by 111 students
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief University officials announced record enrollment figures for the fall of 4,786 students-a 111 student increase from last year and the first increase since 2000. Jack Rich, executive vice president, during a faculty luncheon Wednesday announced the enrollment totals gathered from the 12th-day enrollment ... [Read More…]
SA uncovers $30,000 expense: Congress forced to pay for electronic bowling scoring built last year
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Amid confusion and questions of financial mishandlings, the Students' Association this week found itself owing $30,000 for the electronic scoring in the bowling alley that should have been covered by last year's SA budget. Executive treasurer Tyler Cosgrove explained to the new Student Congress in its first ... [Read More…]
Campus offers plethora of parking
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief "We urge the administration to take some time over the next month before construction could possibly begin, to study the current parking situation and how it will be affected once that lot is unavailable." The Optimist Editorial Board, of which I am a part, printed those words Aug. 27 in an editorial looking at ... [Read More…]
New residence hall approved: Construction could begin next month; done by August 2005
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief The Board of Trustees approved plans for a $6 million residence hall Saturday, and construction could begin by mid-September. Jack Rich, executive vice president, said the project's budget is still being finalized, and officials are looking to see if the hall can be ready for students next August. If it cannot ... [Read More…]
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