By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Much Ado About Something "There's nothing to do in Abilene" has to be one of the most commonly used phrases on campus. I admit, I've said it quite often myself. We will always be told that it doesn't matter what you do, it's whom you do it with, but us students know that's not completely true. We know that you ... [Read More…]
All for the prez’s new precedent
Re: The Optimist, January 21. "Prez's party sets wrong precedent" by Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor I just finished reading your comments concerning the extravagance of the Presidential inauguration festivities. It is noted that you use quotes from the N.Y. TIMES ("All the news that fits...") and CNN ("Conservatives Need Not apply"). In fairness, ... [Read More…]
Celebs obligated to use fame for good
Re: The Optimist, January 21, "Stop talking and start signing checks" by Tiffany Williams, Copy Editor In response to Tiffany Williams's opinion article "Stop talking and start signing checks," I must ask Ms. Williams, when was the last time you saw George Clooney's tax return? How did you acquire the list of celebrity donations from the Tsunami ... [Read More…]
Readers should have given more
Re: The Optimist, January 21, "Stop talking and start signing checks" by Tiffany Williams, Copy Editor Still, I am thankful for the money that was contributed. It's a sign of hope that people still have compassion for others in their hearts. I can't criticize other people for the help they gave (regardless of how much more they could have given). ... [Read More…]
United States needs to find more unity
By Mitch Holt, Special Contributor Don't Believe the Hype Ascending the stairs from the Bean Sprout after bowling class Thursday morning, I climbed the last few steps to the main level of the Campus Center only to find a crowd of people entrancingly viewing the president's inaugural speech on the overhead televisions. I heard one girl comment ... [Read More…]
Teams could play better with more fans
Re: The Optimist, January 14 "Students should support sports" by Kyle Robarts, sports writer Thank you so much for this article. I sometimes feel like my sister and I are the only ones yelling at the boys' basketball games. And my husband, when he gets to come. I, too, was at the Arkansas game, and I had the same thoughts you did. I know the old ... [Read More…]
Acceptance comes despite questions
By Mallory Sherwood, Features Editor Unveiling the Mask An 11-year-old boy full of life, laughter and promise is dead after a terrible automobile accident. Brody Bourland was in the sixth grade at Franklin Middle School. A week has passed since the vehicle he was traveling in rolled on I-20, injuring seven other passengers. Questions linger in ... [Read More…]
Prez’s parties set wrong precedent
By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor I Am The Enemy Prez's parties set wrong precedent "Celebrating Freedom, Honoring Service" is the official theme for President Bush's inauguration, an event with nine extravagant balls, heightened security and a price tag of $40 million-making it the most expensive inauguration in history. While the Commander in ... [Read More…]
Tsunami tragedy won’t end when we forget
By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Much Ado About Something The tragedy of the tsunami that devastated South Asia after Christmas can be difficult to comprehend. After a few days of watching the news coverage on TV and seeing the headlines online, I dreaded learning the daily totals of the number of people killed by the giant wave. I can't imagine ... [Read More…]
From the Editor
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Three weeks from now, I will receive a letter: "Dear Editor, whoever wrote the article at the top of Friday's opinion page should think about having the courage to sign his name. Is this really a Christian university's stance on that matter? Also, the articles on this page so frequently contain the author's ... [Read More…]
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