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Why the anti-heroes are stealing the show

February 20, 2014 by Optimist Editorial Board

Some critics have labeled Breaking Bad as the greatest television show ever made. The show's protagonist is a high-school chemistry teacher who is diagnosed with lung cancer and begins manufacturing crystal meth in order to provide for his family's future. Though he resorts to a law-breaking career, the show's enormous audience wants to see him ... [Read More…]

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Rowling says ‘J.K.’ about ‘Harry Potter’

February 12, 2014 by Optimist Editorial Board

With seven novels written in 10 years and nearly 50 million copies sold, J.K. Rowling has acquired quite the following. Rarely has a book series inspired such devotion, nerdiness and obsession as Harry Potter. However, in a recent interview, Rowling confessed she made a mistake in her best-selling books: She should have paired Hermione Granger ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Editorials, Opinion Tagged With: Entertainment, Pop Culture

The 10 best modes of transportation

February 4, 2014 by Melany Cox

I've traveled a lot during my life, so I've gotten to use many different methods to get from place to place. I've experienced cars, planes, trains, buses, boats, bicycles, horses, taxies, subways, a gondola and even a helicopter. Each of these forms has provided its own unique adventure, some good and some bad. Yet even with all these ... [Read More…]

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The Optimist Print Edition: 01.31.14

January 31, 2014 by Optimist Staff

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Filed Under: Print Edition Tagged With: Pop Culture, Print Edition, World News

Cartoon: Fans refuse to ‘Let It Go’

January 30, 2014 by Ben Todd

"Fans refuse to 'Let It Go'" Daily Doodle Dosage by Ben Todd ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Editorial Cartoons, Opinion Tagged With: Daily Doodle Dosage, Pop Culture, Weather

6 things to love and leave about Buzzfeed

January 30, 2014 by Optimist Editorial Board

"OMG", "WIN", "FAIL", "EPIC", "LOL", "WTF" banners flag your entrance. An instant assault of information and amusement is waiting upon the doorstep of Buzzfeed's flashy site. Are you looking to browse GIF slideshows of cats, dogs and hedgehogs? The site has plenty in stock. Perhaps you're curious to find out which Nintendo character you are ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Editorials, Opinion Tagged With: News, Pop Culture

Solomon: Sin should not be praised

January 30, 2014 by Optimist Reader

Response to "Our demand leads to celeb supply" by Mathew Solomon, junior information technology major from Austin Ms. Alicia Wood, To begin this response I must say that you make a valid point. The reason why Cyrus has accumulated so much fame is due to our societies' sick fascination with celebrity immorality. I understand that the ... [Read More…]

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Pulse a capella hits the right note

January 30, 2014 by Brantly Houston

A capella music has been at the forefront of pop culture in recent years. With Sing-Off winner, Pentatonix, the Barden Bellas of Pitch Perfect, the Dalton Academy Warblers on Glee, and a plethora of a capella covers on YouTube, we have had no shortage of instrument-free pop tunes. The ACU campus, rooted in the a capella tradition because of its ... [Read More…]

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A novel guide to dystopians

January 30, 2014 by Alikay Wood

The next installment in the theatrical adaptation of The Hunger Games series doesn't open in theaters until this November, leaving loyal fans hungry for similar plots. Luckily, dystopian novels have risen in popularity in recent years and there are plenty of other options to tide fans over until the next movie. Dystopians are commonly defined as ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: Entertainment, Pop Culture

Our demand leads to celeb supply

January 23, 2014 by Alikay Wood

Miley Cyrus is a genius. Yes I mean that literally and not in a sarcastic way. Before you write me off as a delusional teenage girl with a pathetic Hannah Montana obsession that has dictated her life since middle school, take a moment to think about the path Miley's life has taken. Two years ago, Miley was done. She'd enjoyed a brief reign as ... [Read More…]

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Active COVID-19 cases dropped for the fifth-consecutive day at ACU Friday. There are currently 30 active cases and 86 quarantines.

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Active COVID-19 cases dropped for the fifth- consecutive day at ACU Friday. There are currently 30 active cases and 86 quarantines. Taylor County continues to see increased numbers with over 2500 active cases. ...

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Yu Zhong, a freshman psychology major from Lijiang, China, was arrested Friday at his University Park apartment on child porn charges, according to police. This is a developing story. Read more below: ...

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Yu Zhong, a freshman psychology major from Lijiang, China, was arrested Friday at his University Park apartment on child porn charges, according to police. Zhong, 23, was arrested after he was flagged by software that detects child porn. “While no corner of our society is immune from these challen...
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