After reading the Optimist for about three years now, I have finally come to use one of its many resources. The "Letter to the Editor" section has always seemed very interesting to me because I enjoyed reading about what people really thought and what they were passionate about. I figure now was as good a time as any to share my own thoughts and ... [Read More…]
Archives for 2006
Chapel forum begins week of elections
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Students had the opportunity Monday night to hear Students' Association executive officer candidates discuss the issues and their campaigns hours before students could begin casting votes. The seven candidates for the positions of president, vice president and treasurer participated in annual debates as part of ... [Read More…]
SA Election Chapel Forum
Students get a chance to hear from the seven candidates running in this weeks SA elections in Monday's Chapel forum. Video/editing by Hutton Harris ... [Read More…]
Cajun Cones: crazy colors of college
By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Much Ado About Something Cajun Cones - the sweet, icy concoctions define the culture at ACU, a signal of springtime, of blossoming flowers and romances, and a notice to all that finals approach rapidly, and the semester will soon screech to a halt. A sign announcing opening day beckons and teases students, as they ... [Read More…]
Volunteer Opportunities for April 5th, 2006
Fannin Elementary School needs volunteers to read a book to a class on Friday anytime between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. For more information, contact the Volunteer and Service-Learning Center. Students can sign up to carry a flag in The Parade of Flags during Opening Assembly on Aug. 28. The Opening Assembly of 2006 marks the 101st official opening of ... [Read More…]
SA elections begin Tuesday
By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer Students planning to run for Students' Association executive officer positions must turn in their petitions by 5 p.m. Wednesday and will participate in debates Monday and Chapel speeches Tuesday. Elections are April 11-12 from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with runoff elections April 13, if necessary. Petitions were available ... [Read More…]
Veteto prayer chain reaches ACU
By Kelsi Peace, Staff Writer In a gesture of Christian community, Gaye Ribble began a prayer chain for Cody Veteto at Lakewood Church of Christ in Lakewood, Colo., that is now being continued at ACU. The ACU prayer chain began Sunday and will continue until Saturday, concluding a two-week period of constant prayer for the Vetetos. The original ... [Read More…]
Nostalgia springs forth from season
Sunday sprung forward with 90-degree temperatures in Abilene, and cold weather disappeared from the forecast with the hour we lost. The Editorial Board, joined by many students, rejoices that spring has arrived. Spring brings cool mornings and warm afternoons, rolling thunder and spring showers, and windy but sunny days. But the weather isn't the ... [Read More…]
Two vye for dean position
By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor Two candidates are in the interview process to be Dean of the new College of Education and Health Services, which will open next fall and become the university's second largest college. Dr. Donnie Snider, associate professor of education, and Dr. MaLesa Breeding, chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and ... [Read More…]
Tennis teams win home invitational
By Michael Freeman, Sports Writer Last weekend, the ACU tennis teams hosted and defeated three challenging teams in the Wildcat Invitational. On Friday, the Wildcats defeated Hardin-Simmons University with both men and women winning 8-1. On Saturday, the women overpowered East Central University 6-3 and Incarnate Word University 9-0. The men ... [Read More…]
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