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Inspiration powers future success

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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…]

Actions shroud SA Congress in secrecy

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By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Read Comments Don't believe the old saying - silence is seldom golden. But based upon the secrecy and closed lips of the majority of the Students' Association Congress members during and after the impeachment of former SA President Daniel Paul Watkins, our campus leaders must be drinking the cliché ... [Read More…]

Editorial: Watkins betrays university, student body with misleading article, interviews

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By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor Former Students' Association Congress President Daniel Paul Watkins was not ACU's first black SA Congress president. Unfortunately, that is exactly what an Associated Press article reported yesterday, based on an interview with Watkins, himself. In reality, that honor belongs to C.B. Barber, who served during the ... [Read More…]

‘Religulous’ sparks answerable theological questions

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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…]

Feminism misrepresented by common stereotypes

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By Lydia Melby, Arts Editor Read Comments For years, I was what I like to call a 'closet-feminist.' Up until a year or two ago, I would preface anything I wanted to say about women's rights in the church or equal pay for equal work with the disclaimer, "I'm not a feminist or anything, but." Eventually, I grew up and realized that identifying ... [Read More…]

Doll encourages outstanding values

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By Sommerly Simser, Multimedia Managing Editor Read Comments Fifty years ago, a fashion icon was born. An icon that exemplifies poise and sophistication. An icon that promotes the all-American woman. An icon that brings hope to little girls all over the world that they can have any career they put their minds and hearts to and look good while ... [Read More…]

Couples should normalize holiday’s appreciation

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By Sommerly Simser, Multimedia Managing Editor Valentine's Day is upon us. That means the endless amount of heart-shaped boxes of chocolate, flowers, teddy bears, cards and empty wallets are back too. Try to hold your shock, but I've never been a big fan of Valentine's Day. Even I sometimes think this beauty queen who loves romance is the perfect ... [Read More…]

NAACP reminds nation of equality’s importance

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By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief When it comes to political groups, one easily can get lost in the flood of acronyms. There is the Amendment-defending ACLU, the American Civil Liberties Union.Save yourself the embarrassment of confusing the ACLU with the Ronald Reagan-loving ACU, the American Conservative Union. Then there is the army of ... [Read More…]

Podcasting project requires student input

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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…]

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