As the student body breaks for a day of giving thanks, the Optimist editorial board shares some unique things we are thankful for. The essence of our country is being played out this week in the actions of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and the anger that has followed it. Dissent is a healthy part of a free society, and whether that ... [Read More…]
A Thanksgiving Editorial
As the student body breaks for a day of giving thanks, the Optimist editorial board shares some unique things we are thankful for. The essence of our country is being played out this week in the actions of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and the anger that has followed it. Dissent is a healthy part of a free society, and whether that ... [Read More…]
Letter from the Editor: Baseball-still America’s pastime
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Nothing in the world of sports says "America" better than baseball. Throughout America's history, baseball has shared its struggles and triumphs. The president chose not to cancel the sport to keep up morale during World War I. Baseball lent its best men to the service in World War II and foreran the struggle ... [Read More…]
Staff’s poor judgment affects student’s privacy
I will begin by saying how disappointed I am in the lack of wisdom shown by the editors of the Optimist in the Nov. 12 and the Nov. 14 issues. The two articles concerning the tragic accident on Campus Court specifically named the driver. Although I do know that this was not out of spite or any malice, I do think that this showed poor judgment ... [Read More…]
Accidents avoidable with safety measures
The near-death of Allison Pool on Campus Court last week raises a question that desperately needs answers: How can the university make adjacent streets safer for its students? Campus Court and East North 16th Street have long proved a dangerous place for both pedestrians and drivers-the Abilene Police Department has recorded eight accidents in ... [Read More…]
Dean proves himself unworthy candidate
Howard Dean, the presidential candidate who has most effectively tapped the liberal hatred of President Bush, now finds himself the well-deserved target. Dean's equivocation on nearly every issue of importance would be enough to earn him scorn, but his latest gaffe is truly legendary. "I want to be the candidate for guys with Confederate flags in ... [Read More…]
Column Like I See ‘Em: West Texas falls straight to winter
By Steve Holt, Opinion Editor Funny thing about the arrival of fall in West Texas - it doesn't. Summer temperatures survive out here through October, then one November morning T-shirt-clad students step out of the dorm to a case of frostbite. So much for a gradual ease into winter - out here we are thrown into the chilly weather faster than we ... [Read More…]
Sadie’s provides opportunites
Sadie's Week is quickly approaching, as many of my friends and I have been looking forward to this week since the beginning of the semester. However, after talking to several ACU women on the subject, they explained that they would not participate, much to my heartfelt disappointment. I would like to use this forum to encourage all available ... [Read More…]
Student apathy closed door on house law
The Abilene City Council discussed and eventually voted against raising the limit of non-related people living in one house from three to four-a decision that affects the roughly 1,200 students not living in university-owned housing. Students should have lined up at the Oct. 23 meeting to voice their opinion in favor of changing a law that many ... [Read More…]
Curfew-a blessing in disguise
By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor I miss curfew. I'll get that out of the way right now and reserve the right to claim temporary insanity if ever questioned about this in the future. But it's true, and I'm sticking with it. Curfew and I had one of those love-hate relationships freshman year. On the one hand, curfew never really bothered me ... [Read More…]
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