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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…]

Climbing experience reveals God’s beauty

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By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor A few days ago, I had the opportunity to really try rock climbing - no, not on a rock wall at a gym, but on an actual slab of vertical rock face. When I say, "rock climb," that part probably sounds like a given to some. But even though I'd seen pictures of my friends scaling what, to me, appears to be monstrous ... [Read More…]

Chapel obligations minimal

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This editorial reminds me a lot of the one written last semester about the attendance policy and how it should be removed. Except I agree with this editorial. I have worked as a desk worker in freshman dorms for two years now, and my shifts have always been around the time curfew happened, either before or after, and invariably there is someone ... [Read More…]

New presidency should not minimize concern for troops

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President Barack Obama was sworn into office Tuesday, but we know this. Parties were thrown, T-shirts were made, classes were released early and some students even made the trip to Washington, D.C., to witness history, but we know this, too. What most of us do not know is that only five days before the parties began and history was made, 295 Dyess ... [Read More…]

University Park lacks satisfactory Internet

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By Kelline Linton, Chief Copy Editor When I moved into University Park Apartments two years ago, I enjoyed the free Internet access but not its limited availability. One Ethernet port, a short Ethernet cord and lack of wireless Internet frustrated me. Several days into this predicament, I powered up my laptop and sniffed the air for Wi-Fi signals. ... [Read More…]

All settings benefit from timeliness of individuals

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By Sondra Rodriguez, Page Editor I love the feeling of being on time. It means my day is going according to plan with no surprises. It feels good. However, this feeling shatters into a million little pieces the moment I discover that my flight has been delayed. Even worse, when I book it to my 8 a.m. class when, God knows, I'd rather be at home ... [Read More…]

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