By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief These 10 pages of newsprint you are holding are talented and versatile. While bringing you the news and opinions from around campus twice a week, they manage to be many other things to many people. To many, perusing these pages is a Wednesday and Friday ritual after Chapel. To a few, these pages are a place to ... [Read More…]
Remembrance from the critic
By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor I Am The Enemy Freshmen have invaded my section in Chapel. Oh, wait. Sorry - wrong column. Ending my final Optimist column with the same lead as my first adds a nice sense of closure to my time here, time spent defending unpopular arguments, alienating certain groups on campus (freshman class of 2004, Galaxy, ... [Read More…]
Facebook, MySpace dangerous place to play
Students spend much of their time on Facebook perusing classmates' profiles, reading messages and connecting with people across the country from elementary and high school. While this online forum has many benefits, students and faculty should be aware of the dangers it brings as well. Facebook and MySpace are two social networking Web sites that ... [Read More…]
Education Review deserves university’s time
The General Education Review steering committee will present a report to the entire faculty Monday about core course changes. All students are required to take core courses, regardless of major. A few examples of core courses include exercise science activity classes, English 111 and 112 and fine arts. The changes in core courses will affect all ... [Read More…]
Column Like I See ‘Em: Stories remain greatest reward
By Steve Holt, Opinion Editor Stories have an amazing way of shaping lives. As I prepare to graduate with a master's degree, I cannot help but reflect on the story of my past six years as an Optimist staffer and the stories in which I've been immersed. I am completing my 12th semester on staff; I've had five editing or writing positions since ... [Read More…]
Everything you need to know: Graduation edition
In 17 days, graduating seniors will walk across the stage in Moody Coliseum, shake President Royce Money's hand, and begin a new life. Until then, however, we find ourselves beleaguered with papers, projects, finals and the ever-looming task of securing employment. Amid our busy schedules, several steps must be made before we can ... [Read More…]
Combat school violence in love
By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Face the Facts Six seventh-graders were arrested Saturday in North Pole, Alaska, for plotting to murder classmates and teachers at North Pole Middle School. Their arrests came only two days after five high school students were arrested in Riverton, Kan., hours before they could pull off their plan to kill ... [Read More…]
New jogging track, same safety rules
The university's walk/jog track now finally encircles campus. The new path, six feet wide and well lit, allows students to walk, bike and run the two miles around campus on one surface. Campus has been waiting for the promised track for several years, and the anticipation has been building in the last few months, as the end date changed several ... [Read More…]
Scientist’s theory walks on thin ice
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief The miracles of Jesus came under attack earlier this month when a scientist theorized that Jesus did not walk on water across the Sea of Galilee. The scientist's conclusion: Jesus walked on a thin, near invisible sheet of ice. The headlines of this story that started appearing online two weeks ago made me ... [Read More…]
Endorsement lacks class, hurts SA
After reading the Optimist for about three years now, I have finally come to use one of its many resources. The "Letter to the Editor" section has always seemed very interesting to me because I enjoyed reading about what people really thought and what they were passionate about. I figure now was as good a time as any to share my own thoughts and ... [Read More…]
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