Re: The Optimist, January 21, "Stop talking and start signing checks" by Tiffany Williams, Copy Editor Still, I am thankful for the money that was contributed. It's a sign of hope that people still have compassion for others in their hearts. I can't criticize other people for the help they gave (regardless of how much more they could have given). ... [Read More…]
Teams could play better with more fans
Re: The Optimist, January 14 "Students should support sports" by Kyle Robarts, sports writer Thank you so much for this article. I sometimes feel like my sister and I are the only ones yelling at the boys' basketball games. And my husband, when he gets to come. I, too, was at the Arkansas game, and I had the same thoughts you did. I know the old ... [Read More…]
Safe sex editorial truly disappointing
I would like to take exception to the Opinion Page article, "Textbooks shouldn't abstain from safe sex." As an abstinence educator, it is my passion to educate teens about the dangers of premarital sex and the consequences of contracting sexually transmitted diseases. What I wish to take exception with is the misnomer that there can be "safe sex" ... [Read More…]
Presidential article biased, incomplete
Re: The Optimist, Nov. 5. "Four more years" by Jaci Schneider, opinion editor I enjoyed my time working on the Optimist staff. I spent two years as a paid staff writer and wrote plenty of news stories and opinion pieces. I never grew tired of defending the Optimist to its detractors on campus. Whenever someone would complain about the paper's lack ... [Read More…]
Give hicks, small towns a chance
Re: The Optimist, Oct. 10 Winters, Abilene a wonderland to some by Lori Bredemeyer, managing editor. Props to Lori Bredemeyer for upholding the virtues of small-town life. I am also from a small town: Bonanza, a 350-person farming-and-ranching community in Southern Oregon. I agree; too many people don't appreciate Abilene, or small towns in ... [Read More…]
Controversial quote misunderstood
Re: The Optimist, Oct. 27 Letter "Republican offended by quote" from Jeremy Pond I'm writing to clarify the controversy that has arisen concerning my alleged remarks in the Oct. 20th Optimist issue regarding the political parties and Christianity. Specifically, I'm addressing Mr. Jeremy Pond and his admonishing editorial. I'll say it as plainly ... [Read More…]
Republican offended by quote
Re: The Optimist, Oct. 20 Campus political groups encourage involvement by Sarah Carlson, copy editor. I would like to express my deep displeasure with Amy Perez, chair of the College Democrats, for her comment in Wednesday's Optimist. For those who didn't see it, the lines in the Optimist read, "'I see the Democratic Party being more Christian ... [Read More…]
Officer GPA should be higher than 2.5
Re: The Optimist, Oct. 13 Letter, "Officers' GPA should set example to students," from Aaron Wilder I'm writing to express my agreement with Aaron Wilder's letter in which he suggested that SA executive officers have a minimum GPA of 3.0, instead of the present 2.5. I was unaware that the minimum GPA for these positions is 2.5. In Residence Life ... [Read More…]
Column reflected thoughts of many
Re: The Optimist, Oct. 15 "Chapel speech poorly timed for grieving" by Kyle Robarts, sports editor We appreciate Kyle Robarts' article "Chapel speech poorly timed for grieving." His article, while respectful, points out a frustration that many of our peers hold. It takes courage to call administrators out on the carpet and to stand up for the ... [Read More…]
Barnard should be praised for dedication
Re: The Optimist, Oct. 15 "Chapel speech poorly timed for grieving" by Kyle Robarts, sports editor As a parent of two ACU students, and hopefully, prayerfully a third, I want to publicly praise and thank Dr. Wayne Barnard for using every opportunity, including the passing of a dear colleague, to wake up and raise the consciousness of students to ... [Read More…]
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