This is my goodbye column, but it's not my last column. Which feels a bit awkward. Usually when an editor writes her goodbye column, she's sentimentally saying sayonara for good. But I guess you could say I'm retiring early or, maybe more accurately, partially retiring. I'll no longer be Editor in Chief of the Optimist, but I'm sticking around ... [Read More…]
Preparing for the future starts now
"It's not you, it's me." "I'm doing this for the both of us." "Our religions clash and my ancestors won't be happy." I said these things to the Optimist staff when I broke up with them at the end of last semester. OK, maybe not that last one. Nevertheless, it did feel like I was breaking up with them as I packed my bags and left ... [Read More…]
The art of the Netflix binge
Last week, I had a research paper due. It was the culmination of a semester's worth of work and while I had done a lot of preparation, the project seemed endless. I had three days to produce a brilliant, scholarly work of art. I needed to descend into the dungeons of the library, listen to dull elevator music and immerse myself in the minutia of ... [Read More…]
Tips from a senior who made it
In a few weeks, I'll be graduating from ACU. In a few short years, you will too. As unemployment continues to rise and college education becomes an expectation rather than a distinguishment, it becomes increasingly difficult to differentiate ourselves from the mass of graduates. Now that companies value experience over education, our degrees no ... [Read More…]
Issues SCOTUS and ACU share
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the state of Michigan's decision in a 6-2 ruling to end affirmative action at its public universities on Tuesday. This is not the first or final decision around the issue of a race-based admission process, nor any racial controversies in higher education for that matter. Obviously ACU is neither a public university ... [Read More…]
The hunt for the elusive internship
Observe the female college student in her natural habitat. She sits, hunched and attentive, in front of her computer, her eyes glazed over and her wrists in danger of carpal tunnel as she furiously types and clicks. It is obvious she is not on a normal hunt. She seems especially agitated as she hunts this exceptionally elusive prey- the ... [Read More…]
A quick lesson in college life
It's hard to believe that just a year ago I was hanging out with my high school graduating class during our spring break trip at the beach. Since that point, I've graduated, moved my life across the world, made new friends, gained new experiences and learned a lot of lessons. Here's a list of things I'd tell my past self if I had the chance in ... [Read More…]
Training for the adulthood marathon
Running is a lot like growing up. It took me years to want it and to realize it was what I needed. You see, running starts off as an ideal, like being a grown-up. It's good for you, you know. It helps you breathe. It helps you live. Growing up isn't easy. Before you do, it's like lounging on the couch, begging the nagging feeling to go ... [Read More…]
‘Faith Calls’ to everyone
On Sunday, the university was graced with the presence of three cast members of A&E's record-breaking reality show Duck Dynasty. Si, Alan and Lisa Robertson fought severe weather and a delayed flight to share tales and a few laughs with the Abilene community during an event named "Faith Calls." The message they shared was simple, but ... [Read More…]
Examining introverts and extroverts
We all know the stereotypes. Introverts are the hermits at home watching Netflix, wrapped in a fuzzy blanket. Extroverts are the party animals afraid of being alone for more that two seconds. Both stereotypes, but with a hint of truth. So what is the reality of introversion and extroversion? To find out, I've been reading an excellent book by ... [Read More…]
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