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Collegiate endorsement reactions reflect conflict in professional realm

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Thomas Jefferson believed in a free press, calling it "the only security of all" and crucial to a healthy democracy. To Lafayette in 1823 he said: "The agitation it produces must be submitted to. It is necessary, to keep the waters pure." Following the Optimist's Oct. 24 presidential endorsement, the editorial board witnessed firsthand what ... [Read More…]

General goodwill should transcend cultural Christmas differences

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Christmas in America has become a close showdown between Jesus Christ and Santa Claus. The bombardment in the media about the jolly, old man delivering his presents often overshadows the original purpose of the holiday: celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. However, the situation could be worse; in Belgium, Jesus does not have one, but three ... [Read More…]

Automobile industry necessitates bailout, increased responsibility

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Merriam-Webster ' s Online Dictionary named "bailout" as the No. 1 Word of the Year for 2008 last week. This announcement came near the end of tumultuous financial year that witnessed the U.S. Congress allocate nearly $7 trillion of taxpayer money to struggling companies and government institutions, according to a CNBC article. The latest bailout ... [Read More…]

‘Golden Rule’ requires modern application

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By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor Recently, I wrote a column about my best friend's family's troubles. I tried to make it anonymous, and I tried to pull the good and the universal truth for fellow Christians from their situation. In the days leading up to writing that piece, I had wracked my brain for a different idea, any idea - something I could ... [Read More…]

Restaurant wait service deserves generous tips

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By Kelline Linton, Chief Copy Editor Short on cash? Want to save a few extra dollars for the holidays? My suggestion: ride a bike, donate plasma or cut back on the Starbucks coffee. But, by no means, don't forget to tip your waiters. Last week, a group of 130 people went to a restaurant close to campus to celebrate Thanksgiving. They enjoyed a ... [Read More…]

Students should contribute to rec center fundraising

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Students have heard rumors and read updates on the Fitness and Wellness Center's status. It is no secret the parties involved have fought an uphill battle trying to raise the funds necessary to begin construction. But students' hands are not tied. Our country's volatile economy has tightened the belts of almost every industry in the U.S., most ... [Read More…]

Thanksgiving traditions should accompany service

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By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief Forget Christmas, my birthday, Halloween, the Fourth of July or any other holiday. When it comes to my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving is king of the calendar. The day is synonymous with pie, football, oversized parade balloons, family and can-shaped cranberry sauce, has held my top spot and has been that way ... [Read More…]

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