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Why would you want to leave the dorms?

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ACU dorms. There's not really much you can say about them. The usual complaints include their small size, lack of privacy and, if you're a guy, the smell. As someone who spent two years living in a dorm, I can tell you they are necessary for every student here. Plus, haven't you ever heard "you never know what you got until it's," well... you ... [Read More…]

#Activism: Can social media save the world?

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The advent of online social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook has transformed what social interactions and activism look like on a daily basis. Good causes or noble efforts are often those that are trending on the world wide web. In an article on social media and activism, Malcolm Gladwell says, "The world, we are told, is in the midst ... [Read More…]

We challenge the Ice Bucket Challenge

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With the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge on the rise and hundreds joining each day, critically thinking about the challenge before participating is crucial. The challenge consists of pouring a bucket of ice cold water over your head, then naming a few other people to do the same in less than 24 hours, or donating money to the ALS Association for research ... [Read More…]

Opinion page encourages dialogue across campus

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The word "opinion" often finds itself tossed around in the same conversations as the words "conflict" or "disagreement." This is unfortunate because it gives "opinion" a negative connotation, rather than suggesting some of the other rich benefits that opinions bring not just to our conversations, but also our communities. The goal of the opinion ... [Read More…]

This is not a goodbye column

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They told me this is my last column for the Optimist, but I will spare you my top-10 tips I taught my freshman self. I tend to think there is a surplus of senior sentiments around this time and, frankly, my advice booklet is busting at the seams. Furthermore, I have a terminal case of avoidadieuitis. Roommates can testify, I am renown for ... [Read More…]

Surviving the end of days (aka graduation)

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A few hundred students this week are stumbling around with little to no sleep and the weight of their future on their shoulders. It's easy to pick out the seniors from the crowd this week as graduation swiftly approaches. Graduating used to be fun, when moving from the second to the third grade meant an end-of-the-year party with cupcakes and a ... [Read More…]

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