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Trump says “Don’t be afraid of COVID.” Is he right?

October 12, 2020 by Dillon Daniel 1 Comment

After an ironic twist of fate, President Donald Trump contracted COVID-19 or, as he pens it, “the Chinese hoax.” *Queue laugh track.* All jokes aside, many people seem to have their own opinions regarding the situation, more than they already do have with the man in general. As of recently, many are not taking too kindly to his message to ... [Read More…]

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The lost sense of love: Let’s address the chalk

October 4, 2020 by Owen Simpson Leave a Comment

We all should know by now what transpired on campus. In case you haven't, let me give you some context. Chalk around GATA fountain and the surrounding vicinity were messages favoring the Black Lives Matter movement and social justice were combatted with dueling counter messages that favored the police and others. Both parties were victim of ... [Read More…]

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Tackling two sides of the SCOTUS nomination

October 4, 2020 by Optimist Editorial Board Leave a Comment

[Opinion piece against a Supreme Court nomination] In 2016, during President Barack Obama's last year as president, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died, leaving a Supreme Court seat open. Shortly after Scalia's death, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell declared that any nomination that Obama gave would be null and void and that the ... [Read More…]

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Everyone needs to vote, no matter what candidate

October 4, 2020 by Alyssa High Leave a Comment

Everyone is tired of social media, websites and organizations telling them they need to register to vote. While it's very annoying, the message is on target. Everyone should vote. There are several reasons college students choose not to vote. Many students feel like their vote doesn't matter, others find the process of absentee voting too ... [Read More…]

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Residence Life should reconsider allowing visitors in hall lobbies

September 30, 2020 by Riley Fisher Leave a Comment

The Office of Residence Life recently changed its residence hall visitation policy in favor of allowing students and visitors into residence hall lobbies. This change came after several weeks of residence halls being completely closed to anyone who doesn’t live in them. While students who visit other residence halls are required to follow ... [Read More…]

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Chapel requirements, class structure should remain the same

September 28, 2020 by Tavian Miles Leave a Comment

For quite some time students have been talking about lowering the amount of chapel credits from 55 to a lower number, and this semester it finally happened due to a global pandemic. In my opinion, this has been one of the best things to happen because of the extra free time that you have. Now yes, I did say the free time was amazing, but I ... [Read More…]

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Outdoor activities may help keep boredom at bay

September 21, 2020 by Sydney Varner

Abilene is, by definition, a small college town. While there are still things to do and places to go, most of those are closed or at half capacity because of the pandemic that just doesn’t seem to end. We’re left to our own devices to entertain ourselves with minimal resources and multiple regulations, and many groups of friends are scrambling ... [Read More…]

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Tyler Childers’ new album is what America needs to hear

September 20, 2020 by Dillon Daniel

Tyler Childers, a bluegrass and country musician out of Kentucky, released a surprise third album today titled "Long Violent History." The nine-track piece consists of eight instrumental tracks and a ninth, self-titled track. Each piece consists of heavy bluegrass motifs, heavy banjo and mandolin-picking with a lead fiddle played by Childers' ... [Read More…]

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A call for unity in a tumultuous 2020

September 14, 2020 by Owen Simpson

COVID-19, race relations and an impending presidential election are some of the many challenges that have created turmoil in 2020. As we all continue to strive towards what we perceive is the best direction for this country, we have forgotten the compassion towards others with different perceptions and viewpoints than our very own. We continue ... [Read More…]

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Food service workers are essential too

September 7, 2020 by Riley Fisher

As someone who has worked in the fast-food industry for the last four years, I’ve encountered too many weird situations and angry guests to count. It’s given me a lot of good life experience. Being a manager for the last year and a half has allowed me to have many positive interactions and experiences but also put me in the position to notice ... [Read More…]

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There is no question that the current climate among Americans is tense and, as the Capitol Hill and 2020 riots show, even hostile. Although these behaviors have always been present, it seems that the last decade has seen an increase in tribal tendencies. We cling to the ankles of our political candi...
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Quality online education requires lecturing and better communication - Optimist

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With the university handling new forms of teaching in light of COVID-19, many classes have been moved to an online format due to safety for the professors and students. Because of this unexpected transition, fewer guidelines were placed on class procedures. Some professors chose to have weekly Zoom....
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