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Student feels ripped-off by Centennial Celebration

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I'm a BAS student with four children who were all looking forward to ACU's Birthday Celebration. We received a flyer in the mail weeks in advance outlining the schedule for Saturday. They were especially excited about the advertised Outdoor Birthday Carnival. "Adults and children of all ages will enjoy the Birthday Carnival in the mall area of ... [Read More…]

Kirk Goodwin Run honors, reaches out

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Thank you to all who ran in this year's Kirk Goodwin Run. The Kirk Goodwin Run has been taking place since 1984. What an amazing tribute to Kirk, and what an amazing outreach to families who are hurting. Keep it going, Galaxy! Kirk was my brother. Words cannot express what this run means to my family. We feel honored and humbled. Kirk was quite ... [Read More…]

Endorsement lacks class, hurts SA

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After reading the Optimist for about three years now, I have finally come to use one of its many resources. The "Letter to the Editor" section has always seemed very interesting to me because I enjoyed reading about what people really thought and what they were passionate about. I figure now was as good a time as any to share my own thoughts and ... [Read More…]

Chapel mockery unkind and unfair

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To be perfectly honest, I never pay much attention in Chapel. I sing, I sit and read a novel most days. However, on Monday, I found myself being drawn into a heart-wrenching story about a sweet little boy. I laid my book aside, and watched the video about little Levi's life, and could not stop the tears from streaming down my face. Levi is truly ... [Read More…]

Column damages club reputation

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I am writing in response to Sarah Carlson's article entitled "Sing Song Gate '06 creates scandal." She was quoted as saying that Moonies were heard "swearing" after it was announced for the second time that we had lost. I completely understand that she was trying to display how emotions get out of hand at the end of Sing Song. I agree. However, I ... [Read More…]

Sing Song needs to focus on fun

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I appreciate what Sarah Carlson said in her column regarding Sing Song. The Sing Song culture has become too overbearing on students. I directed our club act (Pi Kappa) this year. Knowing that we would have approximately 20 participants, I told them we had two options: to have fun, grow stronger together, and put on a fun, entertaining show or ... [Read More…]

Your Voice: Letter to the Editor

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I know that I may be a bit biased since I am his brother. However, I was wondering why there was no article done on the outcome of FilmFest and the winner, Brady Rector. I remember last year there was a front-page article on the winner and this year, just a mention of it in a story about what it takes to put on FilmFest. There was also an article ... [Read More…]

Student filmmakers express concern about future FilmFests

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FilmFest is an event that, in its short two-year tenure, has already created quite a buzz. Many students get dressed nice and attend the now-annual event at the Paramount each year. FilmFest is a special event, but could also use some improvement. FilmFest brings back alumni, high profile judges and gets a wide variety of students and faculty ... [Read More…]

Student says Christ-centered social clubs do exist

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I am not a fan of blanket statements, so I was very disappointed when a letter to the editor on Wednesday included a blanket statement. The letter assumes that every club falsely plays the "Jesus card" and has nothing to do with Christ. I admit that many clubs on campus do not project themselves in a good light, especially in light of recent ... [Read More…]

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