Re: The Optimist, Oct. 10 Winters, Abilene a wonderland to some by Lori Bredemeyer, managing editor. Props to Lori Bredemeyer for upholding the virtues of small-town life. I am also from a small town: Bonanza, a 350-person farming-and-ranching community in Southern Oregon. I agree; too many people don't appreciate Abilene, or small towns in ... [Read More…]
Controversial quote misunderstood
Re: The Optimist, Oct. 27 Letter "Republican offended by quote" from Jeremy Pond I'm writing to clarify the controversy that has arisen concerning my alleged remarks in the Oct. 20th Optimist issue regarding the political parties and Christianity. Specifically, I'm addressing Mr. Jeremy Pond and his admonishing editorial. I'll say it as plainly ... [Read More…]
Republican offended by quote
Re: The Optimist, Oct. 20 Campus political groups encourage involvement by Sarah Carlson, copy editor. I would like to express my deep displeasure with Amy Perez, chair of the College Democrats, for her comment in Wednesday's Optimist. For those who didn't see it, the lines in the Optimist read, "'I see the Democratic Party being more Christian ... [Read More…]
Officer GPA should be higher than 2.5
Re: The Optimist, Oct. 13 Letter, "Officers' GPA should set example to students," from Aaron Wilder I'm writing to express my agreement with Aaron Wilder's letter in which he suggested that SA executive officers have a minimum GPA of 3.0, instead of the present 2.5. I was unaware that the minimum GPA for these positions is 2.5. In Residence Life ... [Read More…]
Column reflected thoughts of many
Re: The Optimist, Oct. 15 "Chapel speech poorly timed for grieving" by Kyle Robarts, sports editor We appreciate Kyle Robarts' article "Chapel speech poorly timed for grieving." His article, while respectful, points out a frustration that many of our peers hold. It takes courage to call administrators out on the carpet and to stand up for the ... [Read More…]
Barnard should be praised for dedication
Re: The Optimist, Oct. 15 "Chapel speech poorly timed for grieving" by Kyle Robarts, sports editor As a parent of two ACU students, and hopefully, prayerfully a third, I want to publicly praise and thank Dr. Wayne Barnard for using every opportunity, including the passing of a dear colleague, to wake up and raise the consciousness of students to ... [Read More…]
Officers’ GPA should set example to students
Re: The Optimist, Oct. 10 "Congress votes not to change executive officer rules" by Jonathan Smith, editor After reading the Friday edition of the Optimist, I was astonished to learn about the lack of academic standards held by the majority of our student government representatives. The Students' Association voted down a bill that would have ... [Read More…]
Patriotism shouldn’t be discreet
Re: The Optimist, Sept. 22 "Flag petition raises needed discussion" editorial Abilene Christian University is in the United States of America. Therefore, it is in fact an American university. Those from other nations that decide to attend ACU understand that it is just that. I wish that many Americans understood the same. Since when has patriotism ... [Read More…]
Gun editorial missed some major points
Re: The Optimist, Sept. 15 "Expiration of gun ban won't change much" editorial The Sept. 15 Editorial regarding the assault weapons ban is positive in tone and I applaud the Board for their arguments. There is one exception, however. The paragraph that states: "Making it more difficult-while still adhering to the Second Amendment-for people to ... [Read More…]
Celebrity’s political views important, too
A few things bother me about Ms. Bredemeyer's editorial. This first is a simple statement: "Who cares?" I don't even know how to react to that...but I'll try. If someone on campus from the Young Republicans or College Democrats started talking to you about voting, and he shared his opinion, would you look at him flatly and say, "who cares?" I doubt ... [Read More…]
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