The Students' Association Congress will begin discussing the approval of a revamped constitution this week in an effort clean up its governing documents originally written to govern a much different organization. And for the most part, when Congress brings this new document before the student body for ratification later this semester, many ... [Read More…]
Intelligent Design and Evolution: find common ground
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in the mind at the same time, and still retain the ability to function. Author F. Scott Fitzgerald penned these timeless words in his novel The Crack-Up. Unfortunately, scientists, politicians and Christians have not heeded ... [Read More…]
Unity in Christ should be paramount
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. Those words from John 1:14 are the focus of the Restoration Unity Forum, a 12-discussion series at Bible Lectureship attempting to foster unity between members of Churches of Christ and those of Christian ... [Read More…]
Editor salutes end of lectureship era
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Sing Song's first half a century came to a close this weekend. The beginning of the end of an era of Bible Lectureship begins this week. The ends of both also bring to close an era for the Optimist as well. For almost every one of the past 50 Februarys, the Optimist has covered Sing Song and Lectureship during ... [Read More…]
Sing Song bizarre but beautiful
By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Much Ado About Something I'm standing in the concourse of the coliseum. My toes feel like ice cubes through my socks. It's 3 a.m., and I just want to find my shoes and go home to bed. Suddenly, someone hectically motions for me to move to the wall. As I do, I see a line of young men approach. They're all wearing ... [Read More…]
Sing Songing to God’s Glory
Sing Song. Just the mention of the word invokes memories of singing flies, months of practice and spirited competition between the clubs and classes. Thousands of man-hours of preparation will be displayed in the weekends three shows. However, Sing Song goes beyond just the practices and the competition. Sing Song is a chance for the student ... [Read More…]
After 50 years, Sing Song still dazzles
Sing Song will razzle and dazzle audiences will its 50th show this weekend, allowing students to show off a wide range of talents. Although the show began 50 years ago as a way for students to showcase their singing, the extravaganza now brings students of various disciplines and talents together. A single act requires a director, choreographer, ... [Read More…]
Running down the collegiate dreams
By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Face the Facts Steve Fossett broke the world record Saturday for completing the longest nonstop flight in aviation history, traveling 26,389 miles around the globe in 76 hours. He stopped only because of mechanical problems. The 61-year-old millionaire adventurer left the Kennedy Space Center in Cape ... [Read More…]
Don’t stuck in rich complacency
By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer Don't Believe the Hype How could such a heartbreaking catastrophe go unnoticed for so long? I am ashamed of myself. The desperation in Southern Sudan and Northern Uganda convicts me. Have I struggled for survival, for a place to sleep and a hot meal to eat? Never in my life have I worried for my safety to the extent ... [Read More…]
Use common sense with your cell phone
It's a common sight around campus. Drivers cutting others off, failing to signal turns or lane changes, or running stop signs - and we look over and sigh. Of course, we say, he's driving like a jerk because he's on his cell phone. Several states are attempting to regulate cell phone use among drivers. In New York it's against the law to talk on ... [Read More…]
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