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Perspective key to emotional health

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Social clubs are a prominent part of the ACU culture. Students invest time, emotion and money to experience the community and spirit that come with becoming a member of a social club. They also agree to accept the possible disappointment of rejection the day they don't receive their bids. From an outsider's point of view, social clubs seem to be a ... [Read More…]

System thwarts Galaxy legacy

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My dad pledged Galaxy in 1979. As a child, I can remember hearing stories about club friends, club intramural teams and crazy club adventures. Frequently when I'm talking about friends I've made at ACU, my dad mentions he was in club with their dad. My mom, on the other hand, decided not to pledge during her years at ACU, putting me in a tricky ... [Read More…]

Pledging confused with spirituality

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There seems to be an anonymous editorial questioning the merits and values of the pledging process every year. And every year, members of social clubs argue outsiders cannot judge the pledging process based on what they do not know. I pledged a social club last year. I returned from Bid Night with scratches, scrapes and bruises all over my body. ... [Read More…]

Chapel solution: shocking, shaming?

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The administration has attempted to discourage excessive talking, "sliding and gliding" and poor attendance over the years, but we at the Optimist have some suggestions of our own to make Chapel a truly enriching experience. Few moments are more awkward than when a song mentions "standing," and everyone waits to see who will be led by the Spirit ... [Read More…]

Flu prevention students’ responsibility

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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is getting ready for an early flu season this year. The flu always hits schools hard with so many bodies packed together, but to make matters worse, we have to protect ourselves against the dreaded swine flu. If you have been on campus at all in the last week, most likely you have noticed the hand ... [Read More…]

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