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Grueling glory days of college

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Without a doubt, you've heard your parents gripe before, "Back when I was a kid...," and thought the same thing as me: Stop. Those days have long since passed and the world has changed. Yes, gas prices have more than doubled. A hamburger isn't as thick as it used to be. No, movies aren't just a dollar with a fifty-cent soda. And, believe it ... [Read More…]

Tips from a first-time FilmFest-er

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Just last issue, there was a guest column talking about the lessons learned from ACU's FilmFest. So now it's my turn. This is the first time I've ever participated or attended a festival like this, and I have a few things to say about it. Firstly, take any opportunity you can to dress up nicely. In general, there should be more events to show ... [Read More…]

Hollywood uses Bible stories to entertain

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One of the popular trends in Hollywood recently has been adapting famous Bible stories into movies. The original popularity of some of these projects such as The Prince of Egypt and The Passion of the Christ spawned a growth in religious and secular portrayals of spiritual stories. Several religious-based film companies have begun releasing films ... [Read More…]

The process of procrastination

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There's a soccer ball sitting in the yard next door. It's mine. I think one of my friends kicked it over there, and it's been sitting there for months. I keep meaning to go get it, but tomorrow always seems like a better time to do it. So it just keeps sitting there. I am a chronic procrastinator, which leads to many all-nighters, many ... [Read More…]

FilmFest taught lessons for life

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The FilmFest judges are on their way home after an incredible weekend, and as always, I'm left with my mind reeling and heart swelling with a grand mix of emotions. I've been involved with FilmFest for the past four years, so this weekend has been especially significant to me as I look back over my college career and look ahead to life after ... [Read More…]

Addressing homelessness requires action

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Just like any other city, Abilene has problems. One of the city's problems that can be seen every day is the issue of homelessness. A taboo problem, yes, but important nonetheless. Homelessness affects the person suffering the predicament and others in the community. Two main thoughts have emerged on this issue. As followers of Christ and ... [Read More…]

The vicious cycle: A bike saga

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You must be loyal. If you find yourself on campus on this Friday afternoon, your first-Friday-after-returning-from-spring-break afternoon no less, reading the Optimist opinion page (and not just for the tweets), you must be one of our most loyal readers. And if you're a very loyal upperclassman, you may remember (but honestly, there's no way you ... [Read More…]

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