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It’s not just the millennials

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If you were smart, you came up with a game plan before Christmas break. You knew it was inevitable you'd be asked questions like "so what are you planning on doing after college?" or "what graduate programs are you looking at?" or even "is there a special boy/girl in your life, yet?" Often, it can be difficult to think of something to talk ... [Read More…]

New Year’s wipeout and realizations

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After feeling like I accomplished a lot during 2013, on New Year's Day I learned a valuable lesson. I was with my extended family in Wolf Creek, Colo. on our bi-annual ski trip. First, let me point out that I'm no novice skier. I had my first lesson when I was three years old and have been skiing every other year since. I'm also no black ... [Read More…]

The reasons behind doing what we do

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Another semester is coming to a close and few students have spent it working as hard as those on the Optimist staff. In addition to balancing schoolwork and other on-campus activities, we somehow manage to put in long hours writing stories, designing pages, updating the website and editing photos and videos. Through it all, deadlines are looming ... [Read More…]

Saying goodbye to black and white

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After five wonderfully hectic semesters, my time at the Optimist has come to a close. Walking into the newsroom three years ago, I couldn't have fathomed the impact this magical institution would have on my life. This place is my home and leaving it is like leaving a small piece of me behind. I have come a long way since the mild-mannered, ... [Read More…]

Emery: Son encouraged by Chapel audience

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Wednesday morning, Abilene Christian Elementary Students performed their Christmas program during Chapel. My son had a solo part. He got flustered and had to start his song over. The ACU students in attendance cheered for him and encouraged him before he restarted and after he finished. That really meant a lot to him and he left Chapel with a ... [Read More…]

Ten differences between ACU and state schools

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The "ACU difference" is a phrase that has become cliché because of its excessive use on campus, but is rarely delved into with any depth. So, we present 10 things that separate ACU from state schools and vice versa: State schools have co-ed dorms: Just the thought of co-ed dorms is enough to make ACU alumni squirm in their chairs. Of course, ... [Read More…]

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