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Running to keep up: How standardized testing fails students like me

In third grade, I stopped growing — no, not in height, but in reading, writing, math and just school in general. I felt miles behind, […]

Gallery: Football outlasts Tarleton with last-second field goal during Homecoming

Football defeated No. 2 Tarleton State, 31–28, on a walk-off 47-yard field goal Saturday afternoon at Wildcat Stadium. The Homecoming matchup marked ACU’s seventh straight […]

Soccer makes history, secures WAC tournament berth

The soccer team clinched its first postseason tournament berth since 2021 by securing the fourth and final spot in the Western Athletic Conference tournament with […]

Gallery: Campus organizations celebrate with annual Homecoming Parade

The annual Homecoming Parade kicked off game day with excitement and tradition on Saturday morning. Sororities, fraternities, and campus organizations showcased creative floats while handing […]

Gallery: ResLife, CAB host the 2nd annual Boo Bash

The Campus Activities Board, in partnership with ResLife, hosted the second annual Boo Bash on Thursday night to celebrate Halloween. Students arrived in costume to […]

News

Alumni honored for professional media work at 33rd Gutenberg event

November 4, 2025 By Emmy Hodges Leave a Comment

Three alumni from the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication were honored at the 33rd annual Gutenberg event on Thursday before Homecoming Weekend. The event took place at the 201 Mesquite Event Center with students, faculty and alumni in ... [Read More…]

A Homecoming Out West: Weekend to feature host of activities

October 31, 2025 By Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

The university is taking alumni and students “Out West” for a Homecoming weekend with activities from Thursday to Sunday. From performances of Shrek: The Musical and the Homecoming parade to the highly anticipated football matchup against Tarleton ... [Read More…]

Texas rural hospitals await the budget cut storm

October 31, 2025 By Callie Leverett Leave a Comment

Ten years ago, inside Stamford’s small rural hospital, medical technology and equipment would beep and buzz alongside the sounds of rustling paper. Healthcare workers were kept busy while tending to patients. Today, the building is silent. The ... [Read More…]

Sports

Wildcats topple Texans, beat highest ranked team in program history

November 5, 2025 By Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

In an instant classic that could later decide the winner of the United Athletic Conference, the Wildcats and kicker Brandon Perez defeated the Tarleton State University Texans on a last-second field goal from 47 yards away.  Perez, junior from Crandall, has now hit on six of 10 field goals this season after missing a field […]

Wildcats steamroll Lady Jackets in season opener

November 4, 2025 By Lindsey Blasingame Leave a Comment

In the first game of the 2025-2026 season, the Wildcats reached the century mark over Howard Payne University, winning 103-33. This is the highest season opener for the team since the 2019-20 season, and only the third in the Div. I era to score 100 or more points.  The Wildcats are no strangers to having […]

Men’s basketball opens season with win over McMurry

November 4, 2025 By Hayden DeLand Leave a Comment

In the men’s basketball season opener, the Wildcats defeated the McMurry University Warhawks 92-55 at Moody Coliseum on Monday. The win extends Head Coach Brette Tanner’s opening game winning streak to four in a row. Despite the score being 41-22 at the half, the Wildcat offense was not performing to its full capacity. The team […]

Features

Triple twins lead Wildcats on field, court, pitch

October 31, 2025 By Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

To some, sports is just the game, a way to blow off steam or forget about the stress of daily life. To others, sports is life, something individuals pour their blood, sweat and tears into to be great ... [Read More…]

Opinion

Running to keep up: How standardized testing fails students like me

November 5, 2025 By Callie Leverett Leave a Comment

Women’s sports are different than men’s sports

November 4, 2025 By Lindsey Blasingame Leave a Comment

Ignore the imposter syndrome: You belong right here

October 31, 2025 By tamiladele Leave a Comment

Break the silence: Not my story, but still my fight

October 31, 2025 By Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

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BREAKING NEWS: The winners of the 2025 Homecoming Parade are: Sanctify in the student organization division, Ko Jo Kai in the sorority division and Gamma Sigma Phi in the fraternity division.

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BREAKING NEWS: Makeda Marquardt, president of Ko Jo Kai, is the 2025 Homecoming queen.

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The Optimist staff was busy at work last week! Our team produced a 12-page newspaper and a newscast show all while keeping up with the daily coverage of Homecoming events. Members of our staff also attended the annual Gutenberg event and the Sports Hall of Fame dinner to support alumni from the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications.To view our Homecoming coverage, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #acuhomecoming #studentmedia ... See MoreSee Less

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