Melanie J. Knox, Author at The Optimist

Sing Song: strange, crazy and only at ACU

February 25, 2003 by Melanie J. Knox

By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor As I Wish People who don't have ACU connections don't understand Sing Song at all. Actually, come to think of it, neither do I, but somehow get sucked into doing it every year. I didn't grow up coming to ACU's Sing Song. My older cousins both went to Harding, and we went to their Spring Sing to see them. My ... [Read More…]

‘Outstanding’ as graduate and alumnus: California senator Scott named 2003 Alumnus of the Year

February 23, 2003 by Melanie J. Knox

By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor When Jack Scott graduated from ACU in 1954 with a degree in Bible, he was named the "Outstanding Male Graduate." No one could have known then the truth the title foretold. This year, Scott, now a California state senator, has been named the "Outstanding Alumnus of the Year" by the Alumni Association. "He has ... [Read More…]

Tent’s return resurrects traditions, memories

February 23, 2003 by Melanie J. Knox

By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor The Bible Lectureship tent, which was a tradition until recent years, has been resurrected for the second year in a row on the mall outside Moody Coliseum. In the early days of Lectureship, the tent was used for exhibits and was set up in the parking lot that is now the Teague Center. The tent was done away ... [Read More…]

An Epic Vision

February 23, 2003 by Melanie J. Knox

By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor Inspired by Jacob's dream in Genesis 28, Jack Maxwell hopes to share the inspiration with others through his sculpture, Jacob's Ladder Jack Maxwell had a vision. When the Woodward family donated $26 million to ACU five years ago in memory of Grace Woodward, the university wanted to find a way to commemorate a ... [Read More…]

Peace still a possibility

February 21, 2003 by Melanie J. Knox

By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor As I Wish I was raised to love the George Bush family and nothing will ever change that. I will support my president to the end, regardless of whether or not I think he is right. And when we enter war, I will support that as well, along with my Christian brothers and sisters involved in the fighting. But we ... [Read More…]

‘Marriage Factory’ stereotype promoted

February 19, 2003 by Melanie J. Knox

By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor As I Wish I promise that I am not a feminist. It's great that women can vote and have equality in the workplace, but I haven't ever been the one on the picket line screaming in the streets. And I'm still not. However, when it comes to Sing Song, I noticed something a little ironic about the themes of the two ... [Read More…]

RA interest meetings set

February 12, 2003 by Melanie J. Knox

By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor Meetings for students interested in becoming resident assistants and spiritual life assistants will take place Feb. 11 at noon and Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. in the Hilton Room. Mimi Barnard, director of residence life education and housing, said the purpose of the meeting will be to "communicate information regarding ... [Read More…]

Despite insurance rate increases, rent prices unchanged

February 5, 2003 by Melanie J. Knox

By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor In spite of insurance crises all over Texas, student rent prices are not expected to rise. Sam Britten, who rents houses to students, said that although insurance rates have increased, he won't change rent based on insurance or taxes. "It's all about supply-and-demand economics," Britten said. "I would not ... [Read More…]

Ten ag students prepare for trip to Wyoming

January 29, 2003 by Melanie J. Knox

By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor Ten agriculture students will drive 1,000 miles to Casper, Wyo., on Jan. 31 for an international conference. These students, along with Emmett Miller, professor, will attend the conference of the International Society for Range Management, Vegeta-tion and Wildlife. Miller said students will be exposed to the ... [Read More…]