By Jared Fields, Managing Editor I daydream during Chapel. Mostly about impossible scenarios, the perfect day and odd 'what-ifs.' This week, now that only those without Chapel credits are attending, a new daydream emerged. What if I had to speak in Chapel? A Chapel's worth of thought devoted to developing criteria for a successful speech ... [Read More…]
Chapel council forms for next year
By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor Students who love, hate or merely tolerate Chapel can offer weekly critiques and suggestions for Chapel - they just have to apply. Dr. Wayne Barnard, university dean of spiritual formation and assistant professor of family sciences, will select a 12-member Chapel Advisory Council for the 2007-2008 school year from ... [Read More…]
Chapel speakers keep it honest, keep it real
For two or three days during the past two weeks, not a sound was uttered during Chapel — a feat that most assumed was near impossible happened. The topic: homosexuality and same-sex attraction in dealing with God's will and our pasts. Why would a topic that makes some uncomfortable, some consider a taboo topic in the body of Christian ... [Read More…]
Worship leader defends Chapel
I wanted to let all the writers in the Optimist know I was greatly offended and hurt by some of the comments made in the article "Ending the Worship Monotony in Chapel." As one of those "boring" leaders called upon to lead Friday praise days, I put a great deal of effort and thought into each and every Chapel time. Though it ... [Read More…]
End the worship monotony in Chapel
ACU prides itself in being a university where multiple ethnicities are represented, but the one thing that ties faculty, staff and students together is the same thing that drives a wedge between students of varying ethnicities: Chapel. Chapel is a large component of student life. It is a platform where ideas are heard by thousands, and voices are ... [Read More…]
Chapel apology not necessary
By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Sports Editor Political correctness can be a good thing. But as most redundant sermons or lectures will tell you, too much of a good thing is bad. One recent example of unneeded political correctness was Matt Worthington's apology last Friday for comments he made in his speech about racial reconciliation on Jan ... [Read More…]
Chapel adjustments suggested to benefit the university
The Centennial Celebration has come to a close; a year of celebration has taken place. We have spent a year of reflection looking at the past 100 years. We have looked at traditions that ACU students look at and participate in with pride. We have reaffirmed what we like, but we have not looked at what we do not like. By far, the largest point of ... [Read More…]
Dean Barnard adds new topics for Chapel
By Jared Fields, Managing Editor In the spring, Dr. Wayne Barnard moved from dean of Campus Life to the newly formed role of dean of spiritual formation. The move means Barnard will take on an even greater role in Chapel, while also working more with students and faculty on campus. "I'm also collaborating in new ways across campus, not just with ... [Read More…]
Chapel mockery unkind and unfair
To be perfectly honest, I never pay much attention in Chapel. I sing, I sit and read a novel most days. However, on Monday, I found myself being drawn into a heart-wrenching story about a sweet little boy. I laid my book aside, and watched the video about little Levi's life, and could not stop the tears from streaming down my face. Levi is truly ... [Read More…]
Chapel Office to offer themed lectures for credit
By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor The Chapel Office will offer at least four forums for students to attend this semester to earn Chapel credits. The first Chapel forum will be Feb. 14 and will be about the documentary Invisible Children. Dan McVeigh, missions coordinator, will lead the forum and will bring in guest speakers. The second forum is ... [Read More…]
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