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Herrod: Clubs influence for good

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I thought this was a very good article, and I'm glad that people are feeling confident enough to talk about pledging's pros and cons in a public way. However, there was something I disagree with. The overall tone of this article is negative, and speaks to our inner desire to belong. While this is a valid point, the negativity isn't necessary. The ... [Read More…]

Optimist celebrates its centennial

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One hundred years ago, at the request of then-ACU president Jesse P. Sewell, Arthur Slater crafted the first Optimist. He served as editor, reporter, copy editor, typesetter and pressman of the monthly eight-page publication. The Optimist has increased in size and quality since its founding in 1912. Now, more than 40 students assemble the ... [Read More…]

Bennett: Charity not government

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Recently, I overheard a lively political discussion between two students in the Learning Commons. One was explaining how the federal government needs to grow as the U.S. population grows while the other offered counterpoints about minimal roles of the state.  The first asked, "How can Christians complain when the government is filling the gaps ... [Read More…]

Optimist contributes experience to college

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My 17-year-old self fell for the glossy ACU recruiting brochures - hook, line, and all-but-guaranteed MRS degree. My overly optimistic plan for my ACU career included declaring four majors, dating a handsome guy every weekend, being a social club butterfly, and, in a shining, glorious moment, starring as a Sing Song hostess. I'll pause while the ... [Read More…]

“Siri” may usher in a new age of voice recognition

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Earlier this week, Apple introduced the new iPhone 4S. It was new CEO Tim Cook's first time at bat for the software giant. The announcement was held in a much smaller venue than usual, and the reaction wasn't as big as the response to previous iPhone unveilings. But, one new feature really stole the show: "Siri," a personal digitized assistant ... [Read More…]

Earlier primaries will be detrimental

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Let the donkeys and elephants out, it's campaign time. The time of year when everybody promises bi-partisan leadership, but all shades of purple are purged from the political arena. Before the general election next November, every state has a primary election for each party with more than one nominee. Since Obama is running as an incumbent, the ... [Read More…]

Volunteer discovers value within service

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When I was a freshman, I lived on campus. Okay, technically everyone is supposed to live on campus their freshman year. But when I say live on-campus I mean eat, sleep, watch TV, hang out and do homework all on-campus. Students, like me, tend to get stuck in the ACU bubble and forget that there is an entirely different demographic outside of our ... [Read More…]

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