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Doll encourages outstanding values

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By Sommerly Simser, Multimedia Managing Editor Read Comments Fifty years ago, a fashion icon was born. An icon that exemplifies poise and sophistication. An icon that promotes the all-American woman. An icon that brings hope to little girls all over the world that they can have any career they put their minds and hearts to and look good while ... [Read More…]

Judging Sing Song detracts from enjoyable experience

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I want to know why Sing Song has to be a contest. I love Sing Song because it is a chance for people to put on a great show, dress in crazy costumes and sing funny songs. It is a time for getting to know your fellow classmates and club members better. But the fact that it is a contest, that it pits class against class, club against club, ... [Read More…]

Newspaper theft demonstrates rash disrespect, naivety

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Read Comments Journalists often over-quote one Presidential aphorism more than any other: Thomas Jefferson's declaration of the importance of newspapers in the United States of America. "Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer ... [Read More…]

Rent relationships depend on both parties

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By Grant Abston, Sports Editor Looking first to the left and then to the right on one of the East North streets near campus reveals two very different scenes. On the left is a well-maintained house,freshly painted with a clean-cut front yard. The property is spotless, with a long driveway that leads to a back gate and a large backyard. However, ... [Read More…]

SA assembly closureviolates students’ rights

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By Tanner Knauth, Page Editor I was infuriated when I found out the Students' Association Congress decided to close its meeting because of a tape recorder. I've heard several members say these meetings are open to the public and they encourage students to attend. However, when the Optimist provides Congress a way to give students access to its ... [Read More…]

SA meeting closure shows blatant disregard for students’ rights

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Dr. Royce Money's announcement at Friday's Chapel clearly demonstrated how ACU leaders are being painfully honest and accessible in this recent NCAA mess, regardless of the cost of that transparency. The university's self-reporting was a brave and ethical move, especially in light of the consequences that vacated numerous wins from the football ... [Read More…]

Unfortunate events reveal caring community

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By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor Mondays are not good days for me. Maybe Mondays are bad for everyone. They always come as a slap in the face - after a weekend of enjoyment, the sharp reminder that the fun only lasted two days, three with luck, and we'll have to wait another five before relaxing again. All in all, I don't suppose many people enjoy ... [Read More…]

iPhones present new challenges, addictions

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By Ryan Self, Guest Columnist Hello, my name is Ryan Self, and it has been 14 minutes since I last used my iPod touch. I suffer from ISAS or iPod Separation Anxiety Syndrome, which is characterized by the incessant need to interact with an iPhone or iPod touch, regardless of setting, for extended periods of time. I know I am not alone in my ... [Read More…]

Exemptions reward learning

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If a student has a high grade and good attendance, I agree that the final shouldn't be very hard for them. But personally, I have had classes where my grade has consisted of nothing more than a few essays written throughout the semester. That sort of grading policy is great for someone like me that is a horrid test taker. I can know every bit of ... [Read More…]

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