By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor I discovered in my Sociology class Thursday that Radio Shack has taken to laying off their employees via e-mail. According to an article in USA Today, Radio Shack headquarters in Fort Worth e-mailed about 400 employees to dismiss them, using what is obviously a mass-produced (and insulting) message: "The workforce ... [Read More…]

By Jared Fields, Managing Editor When I was a freshman, I thought life was tough. Some days I couldn't take naps, and I had to write a couple of research papers. Since then, I've learned some lessons I want to pass down. The freshman class has survived for three weeks now on it's own, and its time it started to figure it out. Ignorance and ... [Read More…]

By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Face the Facts It seems I am missing a section of my Bible. You know, it's the part where God says, 'If you take up your checkbook and follow me, I will make you richer than you ever imagined.' Or maybe it's the verse, 'If you don't have what you want in life, ask God for it because he won't deny you life's ... [Read More…]

By Denton Josey, Page Editor "Never Again." That message, in four different languages, stands on a sign in front of a memorial to victims of the genocide in Rwanda. Recently, I finished Paul Rusesabagina's autobiography. Paul is better known as the guy Don Cheadle played in the movie Hotel Rwanda. A hellish genocide took over Rowanda in 1994, ... [Read More…]

By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor I often joke that my diploma won't be awarded to me unless an engagement ring glistens on my hand. And, the trite adage that every ACU woman can expect a "ring by spring" exists endlessly in Freshman Follies acts, in the bitter jokes of those who haven't obtained a ring and as the frequent topic of conversation ... [Read More…]

By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Face the Facts Hundreds of new students arrived on campus last week ready to begin a journey ending for many of us. As a senior , I have noticed that the freshmen seem like babies, so young and unaware of what will come. I was like this once. Although no upperclassman will admit it, we were in your shoes ... [Read More…]

By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Much Ado About Something Almost four years ago I left my home in Oregon to attend a college I'd never visited in a state I'd never been to. When I arrived in Abilene late one August night four years ago, all I wanted to do was turn around and drive the three days back to Central Point. I saw the bright lights from ... [Read More…]

By Steve Holt, Opinion Editor Stories have an amazing way of shaping lives. As I prepare to graduate with a master's degree, I cannot help but reflect on the story of my past six years as an Optimist staffer and the stories in which I've been immersed. I am completing my 12th semester on staff; I've had five editing or writing positions since ... [Read More…]