When I was a kid, swimming was like a superpower. We could move through the water at seemingly breakneck speeds, hold our breath for unbelievably long periods of time and be transported to another world underwater. In the pool, I felt like I could do anything. But slowly, the taller I grew and the heavier I got, and the less in shape I allowed ... [Read More…]
Spring intramurals tip off this week
And we're back. The spring intramural season kicks off this week with Champs League basketball (insert Lil' Bow Wow lyrics here). On any given night, the Rec is sure to be filled with players sporting sweaty headbands, armbands, shin-length shorts, maybe a compression sleeve or two and 23 different pairs of J's (and that's just the women's ... [Read More…]
The importance of being English
Defining a culture as a whole is a difficult task to take on. It involves much more than a brief glance or quick read of a Wikipedia page. Culture is more than events in a history textbook or foods on a table; rather, it makes its home in the psyche of the people. One must first cut through layer upon layer of stereotypical thought to arrive at ... [Read More…]
Chippity doo da: the search for love
Living in Corpus Christi and growing up in a predominantly Latino culture, I am no stranger to some bomb Mexican food. You can't drive two miles without passing one or more authentic Mexican food eateries. With so many options, it may seem difficult to decide where to eat, right? Wrong. Because every one of the Mexican restaurants in Corpus ... [Read More…]
Long live Legos
A few minutes before I started writing this column, my friend Branson came up to my desk to deliver a delightful piece of nostalgia. Who here has played with Legos, specifically Bionicles? Lego recently came out with a new line of Bionicles, and my friend gave me the honor of building one of them (claps hands excitedly). Legos were the best ... [Read More…]
Breaking the cycle: A bike saga
Three editors, three years, three bikes stolen. Look at it this way: the editors at the Optimist are cursed. Not only do we have to deal with all things news-related at ACU, but we have to live in constant threat of having our bikes stolen. Maybe bike thieves are targeting us editors, but what if they are? Victim 1: Josh Garcia. Bike ... [Read More…]
New Year, same resolution ruin
We are fourteen days into 2015 and not only have I already failed to keep all of my New Year's resolutions, but I've forgotten what they were to begin with. The idea of a clean slate is appealing and new beginnings sound refreshing. But neither of those are enough to change the ways of a creature of habit like myself. I enjoy making resolutions ... [Read More…]
One big leap for mankind
The world can be so full of hate sometimes, but on this particular day, it seems as if there's a little less. Yesterday, while I was putting off my work, I saw on TV that Tiffany & Co. featured a same-sex couple in their new ad campaign entitled "Will You." This is the first time the company has done such a thing, and it's received a lot of ... [Read More…]
Graduating senior says names matter
Often when people talk about what makes ACU such a special place, they talk about the people they encounter. I am grateful for my education from ACU, but the greatest part of my ACU experience has been the lives that have become a part of my story. I am sure all of us can picture people at ACU who have shaped our lives, and although it seems ... [Read More…]
The Wildcatitudes
In preparing for the end of the semester and all that entails, I thought a blessing would only be fitting. Study in peace. Blessed are those without Netflix subscriptions, for they will have time to inherit the earth. Blessed are the remaining Chapel goers, for they will see God. Let's be honest, at this point in the semester, you are ... [Read More…]
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