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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…]

Confessions of a coffee addict

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We've been together for four years. Our relationship has been through thick and thin, but lately we've hit a rough patch from which there is no recovery. It's time for me to break up with my coffee maker. Trust me, it's easier said than done. My coffee maker has always been there supplying me with hot, caffeinated nectar of life and I've ... [Read More…]

St. Patrick had more than luck on his side

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St. Patrick's Day is celebrated around the world by Irish and non-Irish alike. Today, the holiday is seen as an excuse to wear green clothes, eat corned beef, drink green beverages and maybe get a little rowdy. On Monday, millions of people honored St. Patrick's Day with parades and parties. New York City hosted the oldest annual St. Patrick's ... [Read More…]

Breaking up with spring break

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There is nothing more painful to a first world college student than waking up on the Monday morning after spring break. Months spent in anticipation of a glorious week devoid of all adult responsibilities come crashing down in a sea of research papers, applications and ridiculously long to-do lists. Recovering from spring break requires intense ... [Read More…]

Fixed on Netflix

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Couches have never been so potatoed since the arrival of Neflix. Suddenly, dates are home-delivered, TV shows are gulped in season gorgings and Blockbuster has vanished "” or been banished from the entertainment-providing building. On a normal weeknight, Netflix accounts for almost a third of all Internet traffic in North American homes. That's ... [Read More…]

Lent: How to make the most of your fast

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Ash Wednesday marked the beginning of Lent, also known as spring training for Christians. The 40-day fasting period is traditionally celebrated by Catholics to commemorate the 40 years the Israelites spent wandering in the wilderness and Jesus' 40 days of fasting and prayer in the desert. During this season, participants abstain from various ... [Read More…]

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