I read the Optimist whenever I can because it is always interesting for me to read the opinions section. Joel Weckerly's article last week is a prime example of why I like to read. As I read the article, I began to form some opinions of my own. I am only 24, but I have thought long and hard about the issue that you wrote about this week. My ... [Read More…]
Yearly parade of flags
As most Americans are, I was brought up believing that this nation I live in is better than all other areas of the world. Yet we sadly struggle with immense pride in our nation, even when we should put that aside and focus on our greater citizenship in God's Kingdom. Year after year we have a parade of flags, a wonderful opportunity to let God tear ... [Read More…]
Marriage, singleness, future all in God’s hands
Writer's Note: The following letter is an opinion of ACU's attitudes toward marriage, NOT a letter critiquing the actual articles written in the April 25 Optimist. The writer firmly believes that weddings should be well planned and fashionable and that all financial aspects are considered before a marriage takes place. Well, spring is here, and ... [Read More…]
Ladies, keep your ‘Daisy Dukes’ in the closet
As the temperature heats up, I want to remind the ladies of ACU about our dress code. Ladies, when you dress, please consider your clothing carefully. I realize that in the heat, jeans can be unbearable, but short shorts and tank tops are unacceptable. Ladies, we are women of God. He wants us to respect ourselves, which includes dressing ... [Read More…]
Campus sidewalk needed for student safety
As we all know summer has arrived and like bears coming out of hibernation, ACU students are finding any excuse to be outdoors. Despite my un-athletic abilities, I, myself, have taken up jogging. While this has been a very relaxing activity for me, I have at times been rather frustrated. I go out for a simple run and find myself charging over ... [Read More…]
Reporting less than accurate in FAC story
I have some concerns about the story published on the clothing drive last Wednesday. I was interviewed for the story by a student reporter. We talked for a while, and I told her why FAC decided to sponsor the clothing drive. She asked me various questions, and I was happy to answer. However, whenever I got the accuracy check from Merlin Mann I ... [Read More…]
Smith served students more than we realize
Jeremy Smith has missed the last three congress meetings. I chaired those meetings-meaning that I employed the use of a wooden thing that looks like a short hammer, a gavel-in his absences, and at one of those meetings, a congress member told me that since I ran the meeting so well, I should have run for SA President, and I was astonished. Not ... [Read More…]
A blessing to reach middle age with no regrets
"Every age has its compensations." That was (and is) my mother's favorite quote regarding excessive numbers of birthdays; it never was mine until now. I turned forty last week. I'm not sure how I got to this place; I was just tooling along, minding my own business, when this huge milestone rolled into my path. The funny thing is, now that I'm past ... [Read More…]
Frenchman prays for American troops
The love of my people, the French, and the love of American people brought me to Abilene Christian University almost three years ago as a visiting missionary. I feel blessed to have been given the opportunity to live among the two cultures: the French and the American. I feel richer spiritually and intellectually because of this experience. ... [Read More…]
Response to sin should be love
The other day my friend discovered something disturbing. It was a card with the definition for the word vile on one side and a scripture denouncing homosexuality on the other. I do not know what the attempt of the person was who wrote these cards, but if it were to save those stuck in that sin, then they went about it in the wrong way. One of ... [Read More…]
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