I want to thank the members of the Chapel programming team so much for their willingness in placing their time to decide how Chapel would work best. I extend my congratulations on a successful change of Chapel itself. Thanks to their ideas and involvement, the entire face of Chapel has changed to a more worship-type environment, and a weekly varied ... [Read More…]
Disrespect the real problem in ongoing Chapel debate
I, like many of my fellow students, am quite fatigued by the seemingly eternal Chapel debate channeled through the Optimist, yet there is one particular issue that hasn't been addressed and I feel someone should shed light upon it. For the past two weeks, I have been quite frustrated and angered by the constant display of disrespect by my peers ... [Read More…]
Column Like I See ‘Em: What should change about Chapel? The Heart
By Steve Holt, Opinion Editor Many ACU students have the wrong perspective about Chapel and the new policies regarding absences. The student handbook describes Chapel as a "valuable spiritual discipline." And it is. It is truly remarkable to witness over half the university's population coming together in worship (if one so desires). At the most ... [Read More…]
All students voluntarily commit to attend Chapel when enrolling at ACU
While I don't intend to answer every letter that objects to the Chapel policy, I do think Dave Roland's letter raises interesting questions that deserve a response. Mr. Roland correctly points out that Chapel is a spiritual discipline and spiritual disciplines are entered into voluntarily. That is absolutely right by my understanding. What he ... [Read More…]
New absence policies not the solution for better Chapel experience
I cannot disagree more strongly with the new Chapel policy that was announced two weeks ago. In the first place, requiring students to attend Chapel has always been based on questionable reasoning. It is one thing for a Christian school to ban certain vices. It is quite another to exclude students from community activities if they don't adopt a ... [Read More…]
Break-out Chapels received positively
By Melanie J. Knox, Page Editor The first departmental Chapels were conducted Tuesday in various locations around campus. These chapels are a part of the new "break-out" Chapels each Tuesday. "Departmental chapels are offered to help students develop more intimate relationships with students and faculty within their area of study," said Brad ... [Read More…]
Barnard discloses new Chapel policy
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief In a major restatement of Chapel policy, students who go over their allotted absences while at ACU will be put on probation the first time, and then suspended if they go over again. The policy, created by dean of Campus Life Wayne Barnard and approved by the President's Cabinet this week, also assigns seats to ... [Read More…]
Barnard to propose Chapel probation
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief The newly formed Chapel Task Force has begun looking at several potential long-term plans to stem a rising tide of Chapel absences. The plans range from grading Chapel to hand-held card scanners. Tuesday, the President's Cabinet will hear thoughts from Wayne Barnard, dean of Campus Life and task force member, ... [Read More…]
Leaders change Chapel direction
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief The latest Campus Life reorganization has introduced the most significant changes to Chapel since announcements were removed nearly two years ago. Mark Lewis and Rita Harrell are no longer in charge of Chapel as the office of Campus Life reorganized for the fourth year in a row and fifth time in six years. ... [Read More…]
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