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Teachers deserve more recognition

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By Lydia Melby, Arts Editor They are people you see every day. They smile at you, ask you how your weekend was and usually are interested in your well-being. They may be some of the most influential people in your life, and, if you choose, you could learn so much from them. However, since they are available all the time, I find most people our age ... [Read More…]

Couples should normalize holiday’s appreciation

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By Sommerly Simser, Multimedia Managing Editor Valentine's Day is upon us. That means the endless amount of heart-shaped boxes of chocolate, flowers, teddy bears, cards and empty wallets are back too. Try to hold your shock, but I've never been a big fan of Valentine's Day. Even I sometimes think this beauty queen who loves romance is the perfect ... [Read More…]

Students should endeavor to enjoy Sing Song experience

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As the spring semester begins, so does one of the longest-standing traditions at ACU. Started in 1956 by Dr. Bob Hunter, Sing Song is the largest student production on campus, involving nearly one-third of the student body. But despite the high involvement, Sing Song does not necessarily bring the joy to students one might expect. Instead, some ... [Read More…]

NAACP reminds nation of equality’s importance

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By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief When it comes to political groups, one easily can get lost in the flood of acronyms. There is the Amendment-defending ACLU, the American Civil Liberties Union.Save yourself the embarrassment of confusing the ACLU with the Ronald Reagan-loving ACU, the American Conservative Union. Then there is the army of ... [Read More…]

Efforts to save planet prove lofty, miniscule

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By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Superheroes can leap over skyscrapers, halt bullets in mid-air and save the world. We, on the other hand, cannot - no matter how many energy-efficient light bulbs we screw into our light sockets. You would think that would be quite evident, but an e-mail I received last month from University Park apartments ... [Read More…]

Apathy hinders progress for SA Congress and students

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If students vote against a candidate for SA Congress, the person usually winds up representing them anyway. It is easy to become a member of ACU's student government, especially since most of the delegates are appointed to their positions. This situation may be the root to the haphazard and indifferent relationship between Congress and the student ... [Read More…]

Podcasting project requires student input

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By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor Fellow students, lend me your ears. Well, since I'm not literally saying this to you, just lend me your attention. The Optimist needs you to voice your opinion or at least post a comment or two on our Web site, because we currently are about to undertake a new project known as Podcasting. Not only will you be able ... [Read More…]

Obama’s first days sadly suggest ‘politics as usual’

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By Colter Hettich, Features Editor I guess I just expected a revolutionary. I watched President Obama's riveting address to hundreds of thousands in Berlin. I watched him eloquently challenge John McCain, the Republican Party and politics as a whole on the campaign trail. I listened as freshly sworn-in President Obama reiterated his promises to ... [Read More…]

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