As my time abroad comes to an end, both dramatically and quietly, it feels like I’m watching the ending of the greatest adventure movie. I know that when I arrive home I will be asked all of the obvious questions, like: What was your favorite part? What will you miss most? Or, hardest of all: “Tell me everything.” The time here has passed ... [Read More…]
Theatre is about more than putting on a show
When I decided to come to ACU as a theater major, I was blessed with supportive friends and family, however, countless people have still questioned what I'll do with it, or act surprised. Though I wonder why fewer people see the fine arts as a pursuable career path in today’s culture, it seems to be getting harder to find people willing to ... [Read More…]
Buller’s letter to the editor represents desire for inclusion
-by Jonathan Camp, Cliff Barbarick, Orneita Burton, Kelly Elliott, Doug Foster, Suzie Macaluso, Victor McCracken, Ronald J. (Ron) Morgan, Dan Morrison, Jerry Andrew Taylor Carl Spain’s 1960 speech denouncing racist admission policies at Abilene Christian College is now widely celebrated in the ACU community. This seminal moment is enshrined on ... [Read More…]
The university needs an African American history course
-by Alexandria Buller, a senior global studies major from Newton, Kansas. Minority histories are often-ignored pieces of the American story. I would like to address African American history in particular due to ACU’s history of systematic exclusion of this group, with the hope that this can be the beginning of honoring the histories of all ... [Read More…]
SGA worked hard, we need to recognize it
The Issue: The student body tends to reap the benefits of Student Government Association's legislations, but criticize their "lack of work" and disconnection to the student body. Our Take: As the current SGA executive cabinet wraps up their year, students should recognize accomplishments of the organization and get involved to bring more change ... [Read More…]
Don’t hold off on finding a church home until senior year
It's never been easy for me to find a "church home." I came from a weird church background – or lack thereof. I grew up Catholic until the fifth grade, then stopped going to church altogether after my first communion. Junior year of high school, I started attending a non-denominational church semi-regularly. That relationship ended quickly – I got ... [Read More…]
Socialism in America: These antics should be put to rest
The term "socialism" has gained popularity in recent years throughout America, despite backlash from the Republican party, in particular. The Democratic party, on the other hand, has been heavily involved with socialism. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and newcomer New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have become the faces of ... [Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Optimist underestimates multicultural platform
-by Arnold Charles, SGA executive president candidate I was saddened that the Optimist was not able to endorse me this year, but I am comforted that I chose to rely on different measures that determine the impact of my campaign. As said in my speech today, the inherent needs of the student body are not so much tangible as they are systematic. As ... [Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Students are inspiration for campaign
-by Lauren Wasson, SGA executive president candidate I would be remiss if I did not begin by thanking the Optimist for their endorsement of our campaign. Tsion and I truly and deeply appreciate this honor. In these next few sentences, I would like to clarify part of our heart and plans for SGA, if elected. Above all else, Tsion and I ... [Read More…]
Wasson best choice for SGA president
Despite vague, unclear platforms and dodging questions in every debate, both Student Government Association executive president candidates focused their priorities on minority representation and mental health. Lauren Wasson and Arnold Charles struggled to answer debate questions specifically, Wasson answering a question about minority ... [Read More…]
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