The Optimist
You are here: Home / Opinion

Resizing Board helps 21st Century Vision

by

President Royce Money admits that few people on campus - faculty, staff or students - know much about the Board of Trustees. However, a five-year plan to transform the board will greatly impact ACU. Currently, the number of board members stands at 54, but the university wants to reduce this number to a more manageable 25-30 over the next five ... [Read More…]

Hollywood’s opinions should play trivial role

by

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Sports Editor Not a fan of politics? Hollywood is. Tyra Banks, Jon Bon Jovi, Tom Hanks, Donald Trump and many more entertainers, producers and writers put their money where their politics are to support the current presidential candidates and possibly influence the race to the White House. But don't let the glitz and ... [Read More…]

Sing Song bonds, unites campus

by

Before Sing Song directors stressed diction and dynamics. Before students spat off funny lyrics, popped choreography and incorporated props, and even before Moody Coliseum was built. Sing Song was an idea of an ACU senior from San Mateo, Calif. Bob Hunter, the District 71 representative from 1986- 2006 and ACU's Jack of all Trades, was the vice ... [Read More…]

FEMA needs prompt, effective response

by

President Bush declared five Tennessee counties disaster areas Thursday after several tornadoes ripped through them, killing dozens, injuring many more and creating damage that will take months to repair. "The president's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Hardin, Macon, Madison, Shelby and Sumner," ... [Read More…]

Dobson’s refusal to vote may influence Christians

by

By Colter Hettich, Features Editor In a statement released to "The Laura Ingraham Show" today, Dr. James Dobson said that if Sen. Hillary Clinton or Sen. Barack Obama wins the Democratic nomination and John McCain wins the Republican ticket, he will not vote. "If these are the nominees in November, I simply will not cast a ballot for president ... [Read More…]

Consistency makes Obama reliable

by

Two candidates remain to represent the Democratic Party: Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama, and as the race grows increasingly close, the candidates grow increasingly friendly to one another. However, despite their sudden amicability toward one another, distinct differences separate the two, and the Optimist endorses Sen. Barack Obama for ... [Read More…]

McCain seems most realistic, stable

by

John McCain emerged from Super Tuesday the clear victor, and we couldn't agree more with the results. McCain presents a domestic policy many from both sides of the isle can agree on. He recognizes a need to cut health care costs, touting plans to increase competition and reform Medicare and Medicaid. McCain aims to fix the failed immigration ... [Read More…]

Barack Obama

by

Sen. Barack Obama's (D-Ill.) energy policy is mostly based on reducing the amount of foreign oil imported into the country by supporting companies that pursue creating and using alternative fuels. He plans to invest $150 billion over 10 years to "advance the next generation of biofuels and fuel infrastructure," and plans to reduce oil consumption ... [Read More…]

Hillary Clinton

by

Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) currently leads Illinois senator Barack Obama in the Democratic race and many feel it is because of her husband, former President Bill Clinton. However, Hillary leads Obama and maintains her popularity among voters because of policies that stress a change from the current administration and her history - through Bill - ... [Read More…]

You are here: Home / Opinion