On Nov. 7, about 100 people, including college students, went to a local bar to spend their Wednesday night with their friends, unaware of the horrific events to come, affecting their lives forever. At 11:20 p.m., a gunman opened fire at the Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks, California, killing 12 people and wounding many others. ... [Read More…]
Is free speech worth the challenges
-by David Kneip, associate professor of Bible. An oft-quoted saying with regard to free speech goes something like this: “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” Often mis-attributed to the 18th-century French philosopher known as Voltaire, the quote certainly reflects the budding “freedom” movement ... [Read More…]
Veterans Day is more than a holiday
Sunday is Veterans Day, a time to show gratitude for the people who fought or continue to fight for our freedom. Without them, who knows where we would be today? Veterans Day is more than the local parade, more than American flags lining the streets, and it’s certainly more than a simple post on social media as a brief acknowledgment. I come ... [Read More…]
It’s more than just a summer job
This time of year, every student has holidays on their mind, but many students also start thinking about the upcoming summer and what they should do between school years. This week on Nov. 7-8, there was a summer camp job fair in the Campus Center, including a variety of camps from across and country. Each of the 12 camps in attendance discussed ... [Read More…]
Why would you want your colorblind Christianity?
College is all about adjustment, as we each come from different, diverse backgrounds. Change is healthy, and adjustment is essential to the growth that we undergo when we embrace change. However, in order for real change to occur, we must have healthy, safe environments with everything on the table. Part of a healthy environment is the foundation ... [Read More…]
Shine bright like a diamond… or like Anthony Field
Though ACU is doing a commendable job at reducing energy waste with more efficient air conditioning and heating methods, there is still a bright elephant in the room: the constantly illuminated football stadium. Coming from a high school with a $60 million football stadium that holds 18,000 people, I understand the excitement that comes with ... [Read More…]
Editorial Board should consider more endorsements
-Neal Coates, political science & criminal justice department chair Dear Optimist Editorial Board: I am writing as a faculty member to encourage you to consider a larger slate of endorsements each political season. There are important races this year, for example, for Governor and State Representative, and even a local school bond ... [Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: A case for Kavanaugh’s confirmation
-by Colton Powell, senior finance major from Nashville, Tenn. Last week’s edition of The Optimist included an opinion piece arguing against the confirmation of then Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. Since, as I’m sure you are aware, Kavanaugh was confirmed by the US Senate by a narrow margin of 50-48. Given the magnitude and complexity of ... [Read More…]
The value in learning a second language
When I was little, my parents sat me down and explained to me that they wanted me to learn a second language. At the time, I remember 6 year old me kind of rolling my eyes because if I knew English, what was the point? I told myself that I already knew how to read, talk and get my point across (pretty passionately at that, if we’re honest). As a ... [Read More…]
Kavanaugh isn’t Supreme Court material
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've heard the saga of Brett "100 kegs or bust" Kavanaugh. Aside from his politics and judicial practices, we believe there are a number of worrying factors which mean his nomination should be pulled from consideration. Kavanaugh lied under oath regarding innocuous questions, the credible allegations of ... [Read More…]
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