The ground has been dusted with white, and that's quite an event around here. But I grew up in Iowa. It's about 800 miles north-northeast of Abilene and a good 30 degrees colder in the winter. Up there, we had substantial snow. That magical feeling of transformation you felt a few days ago upon seeing your snow-covered yard is similar to what my ... [Read More…]
A Dynamic Duo
Two of the things that serve big roles in my life are my faith and sports. Each defines me, albeit in different amounts, yet each does to a certain extent. I grew up deeply immersed with each alongside as I progressed through life. I have attended church since birth and been involved with sports in different capacities since my toddler years. Both ... [Read More…]
‘Tisn’t the season til the bird is gone
Signs of the Christmas season are popping up all around. People are pulling out their Christmas music, digging holiday sweaters out of their closets, putting up twinkle lights and decorating gingerbread cookies. This time of year is filled with many unique practices that are enjoyed for only a brief period of time before being stowed away for next ... [Read More…]
Actions originate from genetics, environment
Editor's Note: Laura Acuff, 2011 alumna, is a Fulbright Scholar teaching English in Bulgaria. She publishes a travel blog at lauracuff.tumblr.com. Before I left Texas for Bulgaria, a dear friend told me she hoped I'd be able to use my time abroad to "learn about myself." The idea shocked me, at first. It sounds so self-serving, so ... [Read More…]
Speaking the language of a Disney generation
Growing up, I thought the kids that could watch rated R movies in elementary school were savages, barely even human. Now, I just feel sorry for them, because they can't relate with the songs and one-liners we all know best. But it wasn't until I was humming a song and a friend shouted out "we must be swift as the coursing river, with all the force ... [Read More…]
Editor sought to inspire campus
By Raymon Fullerton Enrollment was up, a student center replaced the lovable and creaky Grill, and newly installed president John C. Stevens followed the legendary Don H. Morris who led the college for 29 years. Abilene Christian College was on the move during the 1970-71 school year when the editorship of the Optimist fell into my lap. Knowing ... [Read More…]
Blockbuster video games face a challenge to stay relevant
Two eagerly anticipated video games were released last week: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. EA's Battlefield 3 came out just weeks before. These games' release dates have been etched into many gamers' calendars, and their release has been watched by numerous media sources. They each sold millions of copies within ... [Read More…]
Pursue your passions, not resumé enhancers
It seems as if, these days, an acceptable motivation behind a plethora of activities, memberships and projects can be summarized in one word: resumé. College, alongside the pressures of the professional world, has shaped students into individuals that are accustomed to utilizing as many displays of membership and accomplishment as possible to show ... [Read More…]
Imagination improves work
Imagination can make your day more interesting, and even help you perform tasks better. Just this weekend I was attempting to sketch a statue from a picture on my laptop. The picture on my screen showed the face of Michelangelo's David, but the picture on the paper in front of me looked more like a comic book villain. I grabbed another sheet of ... [Read More…]
Sibling relationship matures
Anyone with siblings knows that one of the sibling gets blamed for everything the other one does. In my case, my brother was the one that constantly got in trouble for things that I had done. I'll go ahead and say it, I was a brat. My little brother was the nice one out of the two of us. As a three year-old, Christian offered to take spankings in ... [Read More…]
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