By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor In recent weeks, the Optimist has reported on some pretty sensitive issues: We've run stories about the discussions on abortion that have been led in Chapel; we have reported on the legal, medical and ethical repercussions of the Terri Schiavo battle; and this week, we wrote about how United has begun selling ... [Read More…]
Be wise as gas prices rise, plan ahead
By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Much Ado About Something Every morning when I leave my house, I make a decision. I either take out my keys, walk over to my car and drive to school, or I leave my keys in my bag, turn the other way and walk to school. I would like to say that I only drive when it's raining, but I don't. I drive if I'm running ... [Read More…]
Crossing the thin, red line in education
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief The stress is mounting. But it's not the nearing exam week or end-of-the-year projects causing this. No, teachers will return more graded papers to my possession during the next four weeks, so one thing is certain: The red ink will flow freely. But not anymore. According to an article on CNN.com, red ink for ... [Read More…]
Learning can be as fun as you make it
By Mallory Sherwood, Features Editor Face the Facts It is the fastest spreading virus on campus since the flu hit in late February. Spring Fever. The damage: empty classrooms across campus, louder chatter than usual during Chapel and slipping grades across the board. This column is for all students who could care less about finishing the ... [Read More…]
Letter to the Editor #1 for April 1, 2005
As I was driving to work Thursday morning, I heard a funny story on the radio. It seems that the grandest Christian church in the world is not St. Paul's Basilica in Rome. Instead, it's the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro, the capital of Ivory Coast. Over National Public Radio, the reporter, Jason Beaubien, described how this ... [Read More…]
Lori’s Story: Leave smoky haze behind-it’s worth it
By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor Dependence must be hereditary-I come from a long line of addicts. My grandpa started smoking when he joined the military and continued for about 25 years until he got colon cancer in the '80s. My grandma started smoking after her parents died when she was about 15. She continued until she died of throat and ... [Read More…]
Chapel speech began uproar for reason
By Mitch Holt, Special Contributor Don't Believe the Hype As students and faculty filed into Moody Coliseum on March 15, they expected a normal two-song introduction followed by a routine Chapel speech, a closing prayer and a dismissal. Many students had no idea that they would leave the premises quasi-disgusted. Damon Parker, the speaker, ... [Read More…]
Use your voice in SA elections
In the 2004 presidential election, the voter turnout rate among 18-to-29-year-olds was at 51.6 percent, a drastic increase from the 2000 election percentage of 42.3, according to voterunlead.org. Perhaps in the most recent election, young people chose to abandon previous thoughts that their vote wouldn't matter or they weren't represented by the ... [Read More…]
Face it, Facebook fun way to procrastinate
By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Much Ado About Something A new black hole has been discovered, and it has made its appearance on campus. No one knows the name of its creator or where it came from, but it appears that it's here to stay. This new black hole has a seemingly innocent, and even friendly-sounding name, but names can be deceiving. The ... [Read More…]
Take time to stop and smell the savior
By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor I Am The Enemy As I sat in the office one day, tapping the Jesus Bobblehead on my desk with my pen while I wore my favorite "Mary is My Homegirl" T-shirt, along with my official Passion of the Christ nail pendant necklace, I received an e-mail notifying me of a recent MSNBC.com article about the latest Christian ... [Read More…]
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