An endorsement of Sen. Barack Obama for president ran in the Oct. 24, 2008, issue of the Optimist. Because of the sheer number of responses to that editorial, this page is dedicated to publishing Letters to the Editor regarding that endorsement. Endorsement alienates individuals striving to maintain Christian values Our 11-year-old daughter ... [Read More…]
Choose your history: Obama or Palin?
By Sondra Rodriguez, Student Reporter Casey Monsees knows every election makes history. She knows the impact of this year's votes and the history that will be made on Election Day, and it is making her nervous. "This election affects the rest of the world, whether we want to admit that or not - it does," said Monsees, junior history major from ... [Read More…]
More than 30 polling sites to be available in Abilene
By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor On election day, local voters will have more than 30 polling places available to them in Taylor County. Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m Nov. 4. "This is an important election because it's this year's election," said Neal Coates, assistant professor of political science. "John McCain and Barack ... [Read More…]
What would Jesus vote?: Some believe Jesus would vote Republican, others Democrat, some believe he wouldn’t vote at all.
By Zak Zeinert, Chief Photographer When Election Day finally arrives on Nov. 4, David Vanderpool will not be casting his vote for the next U.S. president. Vanderpool, junior Bible major from Memphis, Tenn., said it is not the duty of a Christian to vote, and he believes they should not. "I won't force my opinion on someone else but I sincerely ... [Read More…]
College Democrats and Young Republicans refuse division
By Colter Hettich, Features Editor Any person who watches more than a few minutes of any major television news station or news Web site would see the animosity that has built among many Republicans and Democrats. Even a Christian university is susceptible to those attitudes, but many College Democrats and Young Republicans on Abilene Christian ... [Read More…]
The Young and the Fearless: Does America’s youth finally care about politics? If so, can they make ansubstantial impact in the 2008 Election?
By Colter Hettich, Features Editor Explain to 24-year-old Kirk Coffee how, historically, apathetic his generation should be toward this presidential election. Then, in one breath, he will explain why his generation does not care what you say. "I really could care less about parties. It's about what's best for the nation," Coffee said. Coffee, ... [Read More…]
Video: Students Enjoy Presidential Debate
ACU students gathered in The Grove Apartments Club House to enjoy free food and the ability to watch the presidential debates. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cxe-4zYhurE Reporting and videography by Farron Salley ... [Read More…]
Students Enjoy Presidential Debate
ACU students gathered in The Grove Apartments Club House to enjoy free food and the ability to watch the presidential debates. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cxe-4zYhurE Reporting and videography by Farron Salley ... [Read More…]
Endorsement: Obama, our candidate
Two qualified men emerged from the exhausting nominating process as their party's choice for the office of the President of the United States. Sen. John McCain is a man who has fought for his country at home and abroad and has shown through his more than 25 years as a Congressman and Senator that he is not afraid to clash with his party or work ... [Read More…]
Students voice opinions on politics in poll
By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief At ACU, Sen. John McCain's supporters outnumber Sen. Barack Obama's; there exist more liberals and fewer conservatives than perceived, and the economy is the No. 1 issue on campus, according to an unscientific online survey conducted by the JMC Network, which produces the Optimist and the Students' ... [Read More…]