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Letter from the Editor: Marler leaves legacy, won’t be forgotten

May 2, 2003 by Paul A. Anthony

By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Today, an era ends. Dr. Charlie Marler, arguably one of the greatest men to walk this campus, retires today. To understand the importance of Dr. Marler-or "Doc," as many students have come to call him-requires a brief history. Doc was editor of the Optimist in 1954-55 and after graduation and a stint in the ... [Read More…]

Column Like I See ‘Em: Take pride in what you are reading

April 9, 2003 by Steve Holt

By Steve Holt, Opinion Editor The college newspaper you're flipping through over lunch or in class is one of the very best in Texas. In addition to numerous individual honors at last weekend's annual Texas Intercollegiate Press Association and Society of Professional Journalists Region 8 conferences, the Optimist was honored by SPJ as the No. 3 ... [Read More…]

NBS gives chance to ‘say the words’

February 12, 2003 by Jaci Schneider

By Jaci Schneider, Staff Writer The National Broadcasting Society is putting together a Valentine's Day television special for everyone, both those with or without someone special. The special, "Love Is On The Air," will feature personal messages, interviews, love stories and dating ideas and tips, said NBS president Jessica Boyd, senior ... [Read More…]

Letter from the Editor: From now on, Views to be positive

December 4, 2002 by Paul A. Anthony

By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief "If I had to choose between government without newspapers, and newspapers without government, I wouldn't hesitate to choose the latter." -Thomas Jefferson No more should negativity or skepticism be given a voice in the Optimist. No more should we ask why the Homecoming people couldn't clean up their own mess. ... [Read More…]

Letter from the Editor: The Optimist still strong after 90 years

August 26, 2002 by Paul A. Anthony

By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief You hold an historic issue in your hands. Yes, the one that you are likely dipping into the ketchup on your plate right now-it is a historic issue of the Optimist. Ninety years ago this month, Arthur Slater founded Abilene Christian College's first college newspaper and named it the Optimist. The name hails ... [Read More…]