By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief With a third special session calling the Texas Legislature back to Austin, the university's Bob Hunter also has returned, to vote against a redistricting plan he considers bad for Abilene, the Big Country and its residents. Hunter, senior vice president emeritus of the university, represents Taylor and Nolan ... [Read More…]
Republicans still vouching for conservative views
I'm responding to last week's letter from the editor about the blurred lines between liberal Democrats and conservative Republicans. After reading the letter over several times, I can't help but notice the inaccuracies and blatant inconsistencies. The distinction is clear between the two parties. Just the very idea that Republicans are more ... [Read More…]
Letter from the Editor: Parties switch sides
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Political terms are necessarily contradictory. Today's liberals and Democrats used to be conservatives, advocating states' rights and protecting slavery. Today's conservatives and Republicans began as big government activists that stifled free trade and used military force against their own people. Eventually, ... [Read More…]
Redistricting, recalls embarrass all
Now that the summer of incivility has left our political structures reeking, politicians and pundits alike must find ways to reach across the partisan wall or face the most divisive presidential election in decades. If summer is supposed to be a dormant period for politics, one couldn't tell. Let us assess the humor and horror of this summer where ... [Read More…]
On campus, discussion and debate: Panel tackles issues while students note a ‘pacifistic’ leaning
By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor A five-member panel of ACU professors debated and discussed the war with Iraq Monday night with about 190 students in attendance. The forum, co-sponsored by the office of Campus Life and the Students' Association, was billed as an opportunity for discussion and for students to ask questions of the panel. Each ... [Read More…]
Forum to air views on war: War discussion planned for students, faculty
By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor Campus Life and the Students' Association will be co-sponsoring a forum on war in Hart Auditorium Monday at 7 p.m. The forum will be called, "War: Things to consider." Brad Carter, director of Chapel programs, said it is important for students to hear a Christian view of war from professors who have studied it ... [Read More…]
War hits near home for some: Middle Eastern students’ concerns extend abroad
By Steve Holt, Copy Editor The United States' impending invasion of Iraq has sparked international protest for months, and with attacks currently underway, students from the Middle East have mixed opinions. Salah and Sarah Taweel are seniors from Aleppo, Syria, a country that directly borders Iraq. Salah said the siblings' town is near the ... [Read More…]
Twelve years later, Iraq still an issue: ‘Iraqi Freedom’ launching as ‘Desert Storm’ did
By Kyle Peveto, Arts Editor The spring semester had just begun. Sing Song preparation was underway and students were preparing for Wednesday night worship services. Twelve years ago, when the United States began an air attack on Iraq, campus life was very much the same. Photographs from the Jan. 17, 1991, special edition of the Optimist, also ... [Read More…]
Letter from the Editor: Democrat ‘baseball team’ will fall short to ‘Team Bush’ in upcoming political games
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Democrat 'baseball team' will fall short to 'Team Bush' in upcoming political games The Democrats now have a baseball team. Such was the analogy Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman drew as a joke when considering the current field of potential Democratic challengers to President George W. Bush. A lot of truth ... [Read More…]
Letter from the Editor: United Nations shoots self in foot
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief The United Nations has a problem-it has a loaded gun aimed at Iraq, but somehow all the organization can do is shoot itself in the foot. Consider for example last month's selection of Libya to chair the U.N.'s committee on human rights. Each region of the world gets a turn to nominate a country, and this year ... [Read More…]