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Cutting down social clubs places accuser at fault

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It always makes me smile when I read or hear about pledging related topics. Every year we see articles and hear students talking about social clubs. A lot of these opinions refer to these clubs as buying friends, needless activity, unnecessary expense, and not following the mission that they claim to be following. Often these people put down those ... [Read More…]

Observe social clubs from a distance, seek understanding

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I sit in Chapel every fall and look out across Moody, curiously observing the armies of yellow skirts, red lipstick and navy blazers. I breathe a sigh of relief, rejoicing in the fact that I am not among them. Honestly I have always believed myself to be above "buying" my friends and participating in secret nights of initiation and have wondered ... [Read More…]

Freshman expresses the importance of high school letter jacket

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I feel obligated to respond to the article entitled "Enjoy freedom of freshman year" by Jared Fields. As a freshman, I am offended by the patronizing tone of the article. I did appreciate learning about how the Chapel card-swipe works; I didn't know that there was a card-swipe by an official before anyone could get credit. But there was absolutely ... [Read More…]

Chapel adjustments suggested to benefit the university

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The Centennial Celebration has come to a close; a year of celebration has taken place. We have spent a year of reflection looking at the past 100 years. We have looked at traditions that ACU students look at and participate in with pride. We have reaffirmed what we like, but we have not looked at what we do not like. By far, the largest point of ... [Read More…]

Student feels ripped-off by Centennial Celebration

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I'm a BAS student with four children who were all looking forward to ACU's Birthday Celebration. We received a flyer in the mail weeks in advance outlining the schedule for Saturday. They were especially excited about the advertised Outdoor Birthday Carnival. "Adults and children of all ages will enjoy the Birthday Carnival in the mall area of ... [Read More…]

Kirk Goodwin Run honors, reaches out

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Thank you to all who ran in this year's Kirk Goodwin Run. The Kirk Goodwin Run has been taking place since 1984. What an amazing tribute to Kirk, and what an amazing outreach to families who are hurting. Keep it going, Galaxy! Kirk was my brother. Words cannot express what this run means to my family. We feel honored and humbled. Kirk was quite ... [Read More…]

Endorsement lacks class, hurts SA

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After reading the Optimist for about three years now, I have finally come to use one of its many resources. The "Letter to the Editor" section has always seemed very interesting to me because I enjoyed reading about what people really thought and what they were passionate about. I figure now was as good a time as any to share my own thoughts and ... [Read More…]

Chapel mockery unkind and unfair

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To be perfectly honest, I never pay much attention in Chapel. I sing, I sit and read a novel most days. However, on Monday, I found myself being drawn into a heart-wrenching story about a sweet little boy. I laid my book aside, and watched the video about little Levi's life, and could not stop the tears from streaming down my face. Levi is truly ... [Read More…]

Column damages club reputation

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I am writing in response to Sarah Carlson's article entitled "Sing Song Gate '06 creates scandal." She was quoted as saying that Moonies were heard "swearing" after it was announced for the second time that we had lost. I completely understand that she was trying to display how emotions get out of hand at the end of Sing Song. I agree. However, I ... [Read More…]

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