First of all, I would like to say that I have no problems with anybody on The Optimist staff. My disagreement with the column in question in no way expresses my feelings toward Collin or Daniel. I have had many conversations with both of them about ACU Athletics and oftentimes see eye-to-eye, and this column does not change what I think about them ... [Read More…]
Why we report on felony charges of students
On Monday evening, the Optimist editors chose to run a story reporting the arrest of a student. The student was charged with evading arrest or detainment with a vehicle. He was not convicted of anything, only charged under the Texas criminal statute. The story received an overwhelming amount of feedback from students, much of it questioning ... [Read More…]
I don’t always know but that’s OK
"I don't know." If you've ever had the dubious honor of taking a class with me, you would know that when called on by the professor, "I don't know" is my favorite response. "I don't know" is one of my favorite things to say. In class, if I don't know the answer to the question, I don't see any reason to fake it. I'm there to learn, not waste ... [Read More…]
Larry’s boasts better burgers for 49 years
On the bleak stretch of road known as Treadaway Boulevard lies a true Abilene gem, Larry's Better Burgers. The drive-in sits at 1233 N Treadaway Blvd. and has been in business since 1967. The outside, although a bit tattered, only adds to business' reputation of being a long-standing Abilene icon. The business's exterior maintains a touch of ... [Read More…]
Editorial: Campus carry debate needs new angle
The United States witnessed more fatal shootings of preschoolers (82) than fatal shootings of police officers (27) in the line of duty, according to figures for 2013 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the FBI. Despite horrifying statistics like this, America has demonstrated a gross incapability on national and state levels to ... [Read More…]
Greek Cafe offers health food near campus
You just got lucky if you're a lover of Greek cuisine who doesn't want to drive to the other side of town. The Greek Cafe opened at the corner of Treadaway Boulevard and Ambler Avenue less than a month ago, and it's only a mile and a half away from campus, across the street from Little Italy Pizza. Its interior is reminiscent of a cozy '60s ... [Read More…]
Spiritual Formation credits overestimate student involvement
We are looking at our spiritual formation points and we are scared. And after talking to our classmates, we realize we're not alone. Whether they're late being processed or we've really missed that many Chapel sessions, the credits are just not showing up on our countdown. To set the record straight, we're more than pleased at the new ... [Read More…]
An open letter to every professor I’ve had since freshman year
An open letter to every teacher I've had since freshman year: If you've ever been my teacher, odds are pretty good that I have slept quite soundly in your class. I'm writing this letter to let you know that I truly do care about learning and higher education but some days, my willpower just isn't strong enough to push through the ... [Read More…]
Who’s who in the 2020 election
The MTV Music Awards are known for many things, mainly twerking and ludicrous performances, but never for its involvement in government politics. Until now, that is. In case you missed it, Kanye West announced his presidential bid for the 2020 election. But before we discount his acceptance speech turned campaign as a trip from whatever he ... [Read More…]
Caterpillars bring light to other crises
I saw something that shocked me the other day; it was a complaint about caterpillars stuck to the bottom of a tire on someone's car. This complaint, traced back to one Seth Montgomery, was just one in an onslaught of realizations and comical portrayals of unfortunate situations he has presented to the Twitterverse this semester. To date, this ... [Read More…]
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