Three years ago, a younger, more idealistic me considered the great country - I mean state - of Texas the last place on earth I would ever choose to live. Two weeks ago, an older, more realistic me made the 12 hour drive from Denver to Abilene to begin my third year at ACU. I came to Texas determined to cling to my Coloradan culture and leave, ... [Read More…]
Opinion: Schubert presidency promises greatness
In Monday's inauguration, Dr. Barry D. Packer, chairman of the Board of Trustees, said the Board of Trustees has prayerfully considered who to choose as president of ACU since 1906. "God has always blessed us with the right one to serve at the right time, and we believe it is true today," Packer said. We agree. In his inaugural address, Dr. Phil ... [Read More…]
Student resolves to be civil in Chapel
I hate it when people talk during Chapel. I'm not above whispering to a friend occasionally or finishing up a conversation during the first song, but when you can hear somebody blabbering from six seats over and three rows up, it's a little much. This past week has been great. I've hardly heard anybody talking during the speakers message and only ... [Read More…]
Opinion: It takes a village to finish a race
The marathon. It is a race born of legend. For the past hundred and fourteen years it has been the ultimate goal for millions of runners. People have died trying to run this race. It is a grueling 26.2 miles of nothing but you and the road. This race requires months of training. It takes mental dedication many would deem superhuman. The marathon ... [Read More…]
PRO: Religious freedoms basis for building Islamic center
Any argument for or against the building of a mosque close to ground zero cannot begin without first acknowledging the pain that is tied to the site. On September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 innocent men and women were killed by religious fanatics who sought to inflict violence on a country they believed was at odds with their religious ideology. ... [Read More…]
CON: Community center insensitive to memory of 9/11
For many Americans, Sept. 11, 2001 is one of the most terrible and painful days they can remember. The thousands of families that were marred by the attacks can never be made whole again, and the landscape of the world, both culturally and emotionally, will never be the same. Now, because of that one act, people are questioning whether or not a ... [Read More…]
Student lists ten ways to effectively do nothing
This summer, I learned an essential life lesson I would like to share with you: I have come to the conclusion that doing nothing is often the best something. For those of you who lead busy lives, the art of doing nothing can provide a surge of energy and a boost of productivity. Making time for nothing is healthy; it is fulfilling, and it is ... [Read More…]
Column: Print media a dying breed
Newspaper readership is declining at an alarming rate - and the ramifications are far more serious than you might think. A study released earlier this year by the Audit Bureau of Circulations revealed overall newspaper circulation fell 8.7 percent between October 2009 to March 2010. Magazine readership is also in a state of free fall. Magazine ... [Read More…]
Editorial page, a forum for discussion
The Optimist strives to bring its audience truthful, factual and unbiased news. However, the Opinion page is different. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects the freedom of speech, and the opinion page exercises that freedom. The title of this page is Opinion, and that is what you will find. The views expressed are those of ... [Read More…]
Graduate chooses uncommon path
I have no idea what I want to do with my life, and ACU taught me that. It didn't teach me what I want to do; it taught me everything I don't. And for that, I am tremendously grateful. Maybe I'm crazy, but I don't want to do anything closely related to my major for quite some time. I'll probably jump back into it, but I'm tired. That's such a lame ... [Read More…]
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