By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor After days of contemplating where I will go after graduation and how I will succeed in this economic rough patch, there is a na've voice inside my mind that wishes me to pass on a simple statement: the loss of inspiration and the fear of pursuing a dream is the destruction of success. At times it may seem we are ... [Read More…]
‘Religulous’ sparks answerable theological questions
By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor After viewing Bill Maher's documentary Religulous, I was prepared to right his wrongs with this column, until the underlying question finally surfaced in my mind. How should Christians interact and discuss religion with individuals who find Christianity ludicrous? I do not have the answer to this question, but the ... [Read More…]
Grass fire scorches 1,000 acres in Taylor County: Homes, wind turbines threatened by blaze created by downed transmission line
By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor A growing fire moved east in the Mulberry Canyon area, where 2 helicopters and around 13 fire departments from Dyess Air force Base to the Texas Forest Service battled to extinguish the flames that consumed more than 1,000 acres and threatened at least 7 homes and 12 buildings. Within the mass of billowing smoke ... [Read More…]
Sour business sparks Bean Sprout relocation
By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor The Bean Sprout has a new home and a new name. Instead of being in its former downstairs location in the Campus Center, its services recently have moved to the main eating area in the "World Famous Bean." After 7:30 p.m., the Bean begins its transformation, and students around campus can receive identical Bean ... [Read More…]
Hosts, Hostesses ready to entertain audiences
By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor Some people learn to run before they can walk; they decide to dive in headfirst right into a challenge no matter how shallow the water may be. Others pursue a dream with conviction, passion and fervor until their goal is met. Two of this year's six Sing Song hosts and hostesses used these two methods with great ... [Read More…]
Traffic problems arise during lunch rush
By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor Students will have more culinary-consuming competition this weekend with family, friends and alumni who will attend the 2009 Sing Song shows. Every day after Chapel, masses of hunger-crazed students stampede toward the "World Famous Bean" and the Hilton Food Court. Those leading the charge are the lucky ones; they ... [Read More…]
Congress plans to clean up campus
By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor ACU is known for being purple and white; but the Students' Association Congress' latest goal is to turn the campus Green. SA Congress has begun plans to make the campus more environmentally friendly by creating the structuring stages of a new recycling initiative. SA Congress has been talking with John Delony, ... [Read More…]
Gory ‘Dexter’ delivers original cliff hangers
By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor Over the summer, I've become a big fan of a serial killer. His name is Dexter Morgan. For those of you already filled with worry and angst, calm down because, ironically, he only murders other serial killers. Dexter is a fictional character created by writer Jeff Lindsay, and his novel has been adapted to the ... [Read More…]
Podcasting project requires student input
By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor Fellow students, lend me your ears. Well, since I'm not literally saying this to you, just lend me your attention. The Optimist needs you to voice your opinion or at least post a comment or two on our Web site, because we currently are about to undertake a new project known as Podcasting. Not only will you be able ... [Read More…]
Grandmother learns alongside granddaughter
By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor Lucy Fullerton is a senior applied studies major from Irving. She has one more class to pass before walking across the stage to receive her diploma in May, and she is taking that class with her granddaughter. After finishing two on-line courses last semester, Lucy needed one more credit in order to receive her ... [Read More…]