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iPhone research groups aided by touch

September 28, 2007 by Jared Fields

By Jared Fields, Editor in Chief ACU continues taking steps toward bringing Apple technology to campus sooner than first imagined. After the Sep. 5 release of the iPod touch, the university expanded the number of researchers from the originally planned 7-10 to almost 40. "Two days during the time we were making our call for proposals, the iPod ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Mobile Learning

Forum gives Rep. King chance to converse with constituents

September 28, 2007 by Laura Acuff

By Laura Acuff, Student Reporter Abilene residents, among them some ACU professors, discussed criminal justice and cancer reform at a forum on Tuesday conducted by District 71 State Representative Susan King. District 71 includes the university. "The main point is to be proactive," King said. "We believe in open transparency and direct discussion ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Politics

SA debates representative rules

September 28, 2007 by Kelsi Peace

By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor The Students' Association Congress divided over the rule requiring representatives to major in the building they represent, with some supporting adherence to the rules and others seeking to fill empty seats, at Wednesday's meeting. Congress debated the issue for more than an hour in a meeting with no new business ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: SA

Video: Bid Night 2007

September 26, 2007 by Optimist Staff

Social clubs on campus begin another season of pledging with bid night. Men's and women's clubs start the process of initiating new members by participating in traditional club activities throughout the night. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5St9dse1xD0 Video/editing by Bryan Harrell, Courtnee Hembree, Cody Veteto, and Camille Turner ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Videos Tagged With: Bid Night, Pledging, Social Clubs

Video: ACU Sportscast 9.26.07

September 26, 2007 by Optimist Staff

ACU head coach Chris Thomsen and line backer Cody Stutts speculate on the possibilities for success in wildcat football team's upcoming game against Eastern New Mexico. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b01MLRL3jY Video/editing by Kris Wasemiller ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports, Videos Tagged With: Football, Sportscast

New lottery undermines social club goals

September 26, 2007 by Optimist Editorial Board

Many of the changes dealing with Social Club policy were necessary, but the university took things too far with the new lottery system. ACU has changed pledging guidelines, and frankly, it is about time. Did anybody consider that maybe some changes should have taken place two years ago, when a story about ACU hazing hit The Associated Press? The ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Editorials

Bid Night 2007

September 26, 2007 by Optimist Staff

Social clubs on campus begin another season of pledging with bid night. Men's and women's clubs start the process of initiating new members by participating in traditional club activities throughout the night. Video/editing by Bryan Harrell, Courtnee Hembree, Cody Veteto, and Camille Turner ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Videos Tagged With: Archive, Bid Night, Pledging, Social Clubs

Home split halts Wildcats’ winning streak

September 26, 2007 by Michael Freeman

By Michael Freeman, Assistant Sports Editor After extending their winning streak to four games on Thursday against Tarleton State, the Wildcat volleyball team's run came to a halt Saturday as they fell to Texas A&M-Kingsville. The loss was the Wildcats' first in conference play, and ACU now holds a 6-7 overall record with a 2-1 conference ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Volleyball

Offensive outburst pushes ACU to easy victory

September 26, 2007 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor The nationally ranked ACU football team rolled through Weatherford, Okla., on Saturday, amassing 601 total offense yards and six touchdowns in the 50-14 rout of Southwestern Oklahoma State University. ACU blew out the Bulldogs - the Lone Star Conference North Division's best defense before the loss - for its ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Football

SA Cabinet cuts spending

September 26, 2007 by Kelsi Peace

By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor The 85th Students' Association Congress approved the Fall 2007 Budget and all officer and representative appointments in its inaugural meeting Wednesday. Sophomore senator David Vanderpool debated the appointment of officers with no previous Congress experience. According to the bylaws, all undergraduates who pay a ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: SA

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The Optimist staff won several awards and competed at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association 2026 convention in Denton this weekend. Students participated in live contests and submitted work from the past year into the competition.Here are the results.- 1st place: Live print news writing, Ashley Henderson- 1st place: Live print sports writing, Roman Raffaeli- 2nd place: Live tv announcing, Zion Webb- 2nd place: Live news photo, Daniel Curd- 2nd place: Newscast, Optimist Staff- Honorable mention: Documentary (video), Makayla Clayton- 2nd place: Documentary, JMC documentary production class- 3rd place: General news, Callie Leverett- Honorable mention: General column, Zion Webb- Honorable mention: Sports reporting (video), Roman Raffaeli- Honorable mention: Live sports action photo, Daniel Curd- Honorable mention: General news video story, Ashley Henderson- Honorable mention: Photo illustrations (Daniel Curd & Optimist staffStudents also received awards for their work through KACU and ACUTV.- 1st place: In-depth news reporting (audio), Ashley Henderson- 1st place: General news audio story, Baylie Simon- 1st place: Live sports coverage (video), Roman Raffaeli & London Gray- 2nd place: Live sports coverage (video), Josiah Wonnell & Londyn Gray- 3rd place: General news audio story, Ashley Henderson- 2nd place: Sportscast (audio), Daisy Strine & Zion Webb- 3rd place: Sportscast (audio), Daisy Strine & Zion Webb- 3rd place: Feature reporting (audio), Baylie Simon- Honorable Mention: Feature reporting (audio), Josiah Wonnell#acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #studentmedia #tipa2026 ... See MoreSee Less

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Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process this weekend.Originally scheduled for last week, the start was delayed due to winter weather that brought snow and ice to campus. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete tasks assigned by their officers.To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #greeklife 📸: Daniel Curdacuoptimist.com/2026/02/gallery-clubs-begin-new-member-orientation-after-weather-delay/?fbclid=PA... ... See MoreSee Less

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