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Hong Kong protests continue on college campuses

November 7, 2019 by Optimist Editorial Board

In recent world news, Hong Kong protests regarding the extradition bill, beginning in April 2019, have spread to U.S. college campuses. The extradition bill, also known as the Anti-Extradition Law Amendment Bill, would have allowed suspected criminals to be detained and extradited to areas like mainland China and Taiwan, with which Hong Kong does ... [Read More…]

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Fall break serves a better purpose

October 25, 2019 by Optimist Editorial Board

Here at ACU every fall semester, when the month of October hits students start counting down the days until we get to fall break. Fall break symbolizes that we have successfully made it through the first half of the semester. At this point getting a three day weekend is very well needed. However, some truly have a hard time understanding why  our ... [Read More…]

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Social clubs go way back in history

October 17, 2019 by Optimist Editorial Board

Homecoming is such a beautiful time for ACU. Alumni come from every state to come back to their alma mater, the home of special memories and great friendships. Even the celebrations of multiple class reunions from their 15th, 25th and 50th that take place.  One of the most anticipated events of homecoming that many look forward to is the ... [Read More…]

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The forgiveness of Brandt Jean at Guyger sentencing

October 11, 2019 by Optimist Editorial Board

Amber Guyger, the woman who kept people glued to their phones and television as her trial took place this past week. Constant notifications were bringing updates on almost every detail that took place. Guyger was a Dallas police officer who after working a 13-hour shift, parked on the wrong floor of the parking garage and entered the wrong ... [Read More…]

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On-campus residence halls need renovation

October 4, 2019 by Optimist Editorial Board

As a high school senior, you take  several things into consideration when you are finalizing your decision about what university you want to attend. You go over the list of majors offered by the university, check out the cafeteria to make sure that it is up to par and probably the most important thing is to check out the dormitories. Incoming ... [Read More…]

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Mental health is something to care about

September 28, 2019 by Optimist Editorial Board

Two recent students are gone too soon by their own hand. Both of these gentlemen were talented, driven, passionate and loved by so many. They left their imprint on ACU in many positive ways. However, they were also quietly suffering and felt that taking their life was the best way to end it. For those of you who are not aware, the month of ... [Read More…]

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New hazing laws make pledging safer

September 18, 2019 by Optimist Editorial Board

Sept. 15, 2019, kicked off the start of women’s social club teas, the beginning of the rushing and pledging process on campus. With the start of the new rushing and pledging season comes the annual talk to the potential new members about how they should be treated and to the clubs about how the should be treating the new pledges.  Unfortunately, ... [Read More…]

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Bad guns or bad people

September 13, 2019 by Alex Hill

Aug. 31, 2019, a shooting spree was unleashed on the citizens of Odessa Texas, leaving in the shooter’s wake seven dead and twenty two people injured. Just a few weeks prior in El Paso Texas, gunman Patrick Crusius, left twenty two people dead in his spray of bullets that he unleashed on innocent bystanders just attending their local mall. The ... [Read More…]

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Newspapers matter, too

September 7, 2019 by Alex Hill

In 1704, the first regularly published newspaper in the United States was printed by John Campbell in Boston. In 2019, we live in a world where we can access anything at the drop of a hat. We get notifications straight to our smartphones about anything from the newest arrival of the latest fashion trend, to celebrity engagements and what is ... [Read More…]

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SGA worked hard, we need to recognize it

April 17, 2019 by Optimist Editorial Board

The Issue: The student body tends to reap the benefits of Student Government Association's legislations, but criticize their "lack of work" and disconnection to the student body. Our Take: As the current SGA executive cabinet wraps up their year, students should recognize accomplishments of the organization and get involved to bring more change ... [Read More…]

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