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Letter: Capitol violence not comparable to summer protests

February 22, 2021 by Special Contributor Leave a Comment

On Jan. 6, a horde of Proud Boys, Oath Keepers and QAnon cultists stormed the Capitol. But not just these. Many in the crowd were white Christian nationalists, carrying Christian flags, praying with Proud Boys, and carrying signs proclaiming “Jesus is my Savior, Trump is my President.”  Early analysis suggests that most of the crowd were white ... [Read More…]

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Buller’s letter to the editor represents desire for inclusion

April 25, 2019 by Special Contributor

-by Jonathan Camp, Cliff Barbarick, Orneita Burton, Kelly Elliott, Doug Foster, Suzie Macaluso, Victor McCracken, Ronald J. (Ron) Morgan, Dan Morrison, Jerry Andrew Taylor Carl Spain’s 1960 speech denouncing racist admission policies at Abilene Christian College is now widely celebrated in the ACU community. This seminal moment is enshrined on ... [Read More…]

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The university needs an African American history course

April 25, 2019 by Special Contributor

-by Alexandria Buller, a senior global studies major from Newton, Kansas. Minority histories are often-ignored pieces of the American story. I would like to address African American history in particular due to ACU’s history of systematic exclusion of this group, with the hope that this can be the beginning of honoring the histories of all ... [Read More…]

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Letter to the Editor: Optimist underestimates multicultural platform

April 11, 2019 by Special Contributor

-by Arnold Charles, SGA executive president candidate I was saddened that the Optimist was not able to endorse me this year, but I am comforted that I chose to rely on different measures that determine the impact of my campaign. As said in my speech today, the inherent needs of the student body are not so much tangible as they are systematic. As ... [Read More…]

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Letter to the Editor: Students are inspiration for campaign

April 11, 2019 by Special Contributor

-by Lauren Wasson, SGA executive president candidate   I would be remiss if I did not begin by thanking the Optimist for their endorsement of our campaign. Tsion and I truly and deeply appreciate this honor. In these next few sentences, I would like to clarify part of our heart and plans for SGA, if elected. Above all else, Tsion and I ... [Read More…]

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Letter: Optimist columns show passion of authors

March 23, 2019 by Special Contributor

-by Thomas Richards Dear Optimist, I am a senior citizen and a graduate of the University of Texas Austin.  I picked up your newspaper on a visit to the Welcome Center last week. I read Lauren Franco’s article and was impressed by her passion.  I have lost so many loved ones and now at 69 they inspire me with memories of past kindnesses, ... [Read More…]

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Is free speech worth the challenges

November 8, 2018 by Lauren Franco

-by David Kneip, associate professor of Bible. An oft-quoted saying with regard to free speech goes something like this: “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.”  Often mis-attributed to the 18th-century French philosopher known as Voltaire, the quote certainly reflects the budding “freedom” movement ... [Read More…]

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Editorial Board should consider more endorsements

October 30, 2018 by Special Contributor

-Neal Coates, political science & criminal justice department chair Dear Optimist Editorial Board: I am writing as a faculty member to encourage you to consider a larger slate of endorsements each political season.  There are important races this year, for example, for Governor and State Representative, and even a local school bond ... [Read More…]

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Letter to the Editor: A case for Kavanaugh’s confirmation

October 11, 2018 by Special Contributor

-by Colton Powell, senior finance major from Nashville, Tenn. Last week’s edition of The Optimist included an opinion piece arguing against the confirmation of then Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. Since, as I’m sure you are aware, Kavanaugh was confirmed by the US Senate by a narrow margin of 50-48. Given the magnitude and complexity of ... [Read More…]

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Letter from the President

May 9, 2018 by Evan Rodriguez

Graduates, My sincerest congratulations are with you! You have successfully reached yet another milestone in your life. The countless hours studying for exams have finally paid off, the years of wondering if you will ever again use the Pythagorean theorem are over, and the GPA you’ve stressed over since freshman year is now solidified. What a ... [Read More…]

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COVID-19 active cases on campus remain at relatively steady numbers with 10 cases and 43 quarantines Friday.

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Intramural sports are still in swing this semester, despite challenges posed by COVID-19. Last spring, intramurals were put on hold. In the fall, some intramurals were once again made available, albeit with COVID-safe restrictions. This spring, however, is going to be a return to more normal operati...
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