By Lori Bredemeyer, Student Reporter R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Find out what it means to me. R-E-S-P-E-C-T... As the words of Aretha Franklin echo in my head, I can't help but speculate on how and why society has lost respect. Whether a person is being inattentive, discourteous, or just plain rude, I've witnessed many instances in the past couple of ... [Read More…]
Column Like I See ‘Em: Take me out to the bowl game
By Steve Holt, Opinion Editor Is anyone else sick of this Major League Baseball mess? I sure am. Baseball has lost all nostalgic value, and its rich history is the only factor that doesn't completely turn fans off from it. If you ask me, it's time for a new national pastime. One could say football is taking the front seat in American sports and ... [Read More…]
Encounter with Afghan changed perspectives
By Melanie J. Knox, Page Editor As I Wish He fidgeted nervously on the train seat. Several times, he stopped an attendant to make sure he was on the right train, pointing to a piece of paper with the name of his stop; he didn't speak the language. He was very thin, with dark eyes, hair and skin and had only a small suitcase with him. Three of ... [Read More…]
Column Like I See ‘Em: Missionary finally gains his reward
By Steve Holt, Opinion Editor A rough-looking man approaches an older man in Seattle, demanding his wallet. Seeing through to the man's heart and need for salvation, the older man said, "You don't need to be a thief. Let me give you my wallet." This was Stanley. While boarding an airplane, a drunk clumsily throws his overcoat into the overhead ... [Read More…]
Take instruction from older ACU students
By Joshua Parrott, Sports Writer Ah, to be a freshman. Thinking back on all of my experiences as a first-year college student, to say all I have gone through in my time at ACU has been full of tremendous joy would be a lie. A huge, nasty lie. Over the course of two-plus years I have changed my major once, struggled to find decent jobs, ... [Read More…]
Letter from the Editor: The Optimist still strong after 90 years
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief You hold an historic issue in your hands. Yes, the one that you are likely dipping into the ketchup on your plate right now-it is a historic issue of the Optimist. Ninety years ago this month, Arthur Slater founded Abilene Christian College's first college newspaper and named it the Optimist. The name hails ... [Read More…]
Column Like I See ‘Em: Much is done to welcome ACU newcomers
By Steve Holt, Opinion Editor Welcome Week was a lot better the second time around. As a leader, that is. Frankly, I was pretty intimidated by Welcome Week my freshman year. Maybe it was the mixers and activities that forced normally shy people to mingle and talk to the other newcomers. It could have been the fact that I only knew one person-my ... [Read More…]