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
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
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…]
New era requires conservatives lose gracefully
By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief These are hard times for the people who flourished in years past. No, I am not referring to the hoards of unemployed Wall Street bankers who traded their high-paying gigs for a daily search of the wanted ads in the New York Times. I am not alluding to the 70,000 people across the world who lost their jobs ... [Read More…]
Editorial: Basketball fan base lacks appropriate school spirit
By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor Read Comments Feel free to disagree, but at times our school spirit is somewhat like the Titanic. At times it seems indestructible, but eventually it ends up sinking. Nothing but pure envy and awe flooded my basketball spirit after watching Kansas University put on a solid show against a talented Texas A&M team ... [Read More…]
Miscommunications spark relational dilemmas
By Sommerly Simser, Multimedia Managing Editor In today's most popular romantic movies we watch as problems unfold with our favorite couples and what they do to try and overcome them. One of the most evident struggles between a man and a woman in these movies is the difference in how they communicate. The relationship that Noah and Allie share in ... [Read More…]
‘Golden Rule’ requires modern application
By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor Recently, I wrote a column about my best friend's family's troubles. I tried to make it anonymous, and I tried to pull the good and the universal truth for fellow Christians from their situation. In the days leading up to writing that piece, I had wracked my brain for a different idea, any idea - something I could ... [Read More…]
Restaurant wait service deserves generous tips
By Kelline Linton, Chief Copy Editor Short on cash? Want to save a few extra dollars for the holidays? My suggestion: ride a bike, donate plasma or cut back on the Starbucks coffee. But, by no means, don't forget to tip your waiters. Last week, a group of 130 people went to a restaurant close to campus to celebrate Thanksgiving. They enjoyed a ... [Read More…]
Thanksgiving traditions should accompany service
By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Forget Christmas, my birthday, Halloween, the Fourth of July or any other holiday. When it comes to my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving is king of the calendar. The day is synonymous with pie, football, oversized parade balloons, family and can-shaped cranberry sauce, has held my top spot and has been that way ... [Read More…]
Obama’s election offers hope for scarred nation
By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Beginning Jan. 20, 2008 President Barack Hussein Obama will lead the United States of America in an office blocks away from where slaves were once chained, displayed and sold. He will be the Commander-in-Chief of a military that did not officially integrate until 1948. He will sponsor dinners and events that ... [Read More…]
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