Archives for 2006

Wildcats look to sweep Buffs: In order to win the LSC South Division, the Wildcats need a sweep of West Texas A&M and for Tarleton State to take a few games from Angelo State.

April 28, 2006 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson, Sports Writer The No. 4 Wildcats have secured a spot in the LSC tournament with their 11-5 conference record and are in first place in the Southern Central Division II region, but that doesn't mean their final series against West Texas A&M this weekend holds no importance. If the Wildcats want to win the Southern Division of ... [Read More…]

Track teams to attend biggest meets in nation

April 28, 2006 by Steve Holt

By Steve Holt, Sports Writer This weekend, ACU athletes will travel to Philadelphia and Des Moines for two of the biggest track and field events in the United States - the Penn Relay Carnival and the Drake Relays, respectively. This year marks the 112th running of the Penn Relays, now the largest early-season track and field meet in the United ... [Read More…]

Manning awaits his NFL future in Saturday’s draft

April 28, 2006 by Jared Fields

By Jared Fields, Sports Editor Saturday at the NFL Draft, former all-American Danieal Manning will find out what team he'll play for next year. Manning, with family and friends, will watch the draft from home in Corsicana. As a junior, Manning caught NFL scouts' attention, and then decided to skip his senior year at ACU to enter the draft. Since ... [Read More…]

Column Like I See ‘Em: Stories remain greatest reward

April 28, 2006 by Steve Holt

By Steve Holt, Opinion Editor Stories have an amazing way of shaping lives. As I prepare to graduate with a master's degree, I cannot help but reflect on the story of my past six years as an Optimist staffer and the stories in which I've been immersed. I am completing my 12th semester on staff; I've had five editing or writing positions since ... [Read More…]

SA offers reimbursement to Outdoor Club for snacks

April 28, 2006 by Kelsi Peace

By Kelsi Peace, Staff Writer When a box of Clif Bars intended for the Outdoor Club arrived in the Students' Association office addressed to Melanie Booker, SA vice president, students ate the bars, leaving SA and the Outdoor Club to find a way to pay for the missing snacks. The Outdoor Club ordered the Clif bars through the International Mountain ... [Read More…]

Faculty to vote on General Education Review committee report

April 28, 2006 by Jaci Schneider

By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor The General Education Review steering committee will submit a semi-final report about core courses to the faculty for its review and consideration at a meeting of the University General Education Council on Friday, said Dr. Jeff Arrington, chair of the committee and assistant provost for student learning, in an ... [Read More…]

Education Review deserves university’s time

April 28, 2006 by Optimist Editorial Board

The General Education Review steering committee will present a report to the entire faculty Monday about core course changes. All students are required to take core courses, regardless of major. A few examples of core courses include exercise science activity classes, English 111 and 112 and fine arts. The changes in core courses will affect all ... [Read More…]

Executive officers choose secretary

April 28, 2006 by Jonathan Smith

By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief The Students' Association's search for an executive secretary crossed oceans and international borders before ending with a selection late last week. Executive officers selected Matt Worthington, sophomore English major from San Antonio who currently is studying abroad in Oxford, as next year's secretary. ... [Read More…]