By Michael Freeman, Assistant Sports Editor Welcome Week intramurals saw a record number of students participate with more than 550 freshmen competing in intramural basketball, flag football and volleyball games. Participation was so high that teams had to resort to round-robin play so that everyone would have the chance to compete. "We had a ... [Read More…]
Archives for 2007
Opinion page offers different perspective
The Opinion page is a page of opinions. It sounds redundant and obvious, but this fact is forgotten at times. The Opinion page is the voice of the community. It presents views on local, national and world topics. This page lets people express themselves whether it be the Optimist staff, a student, faculty member or another member of the ... [Read More…]
Losses to nationally ranked opponents provide early lessons
By Michael Freeman, Assistant Sports Editor The ACU women's volleyball team kicked off its season against a few of the nation's top teams Friday at the Florida Southern Invitational in Lakeland, Fla. The Wildcats went 0-4 at the tournament, but the weekend's results were not fruitless. "Overall, I think this weekend was a very positive ... [Read More…]
Former pitcher stepping closer to dream
By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Jameson Maj is one step closer to his life long dream. The former ACU record-breaking closer signed with the St. Louis Cardinals Aug. 15 and is playing for the Batavia Muckdogs, a short season minor league ball club based out of Batavia, New York that feeds college draftees into the Cardinal's system. "It was ... [Read More…]
Making Their Mark
By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor They may be picked to finish last in the Lone Star Conference, but if the women of the inaugural ACU soccer team have anything to say about it, their first season will not be a write-off. "We don't want to be considered the first-year team or have this season be a building year," sophomore midfielder Jordan Reese ... [Read More…]
Student devotional calls for justice
By Denton Josey, Features Editor A Call to Justice devotional will take place in the Campus Center Living Room at 7:30 p.m. Monday. The campus chapter of International Justice Mission will host the event. Founded in 1997, International Justice Mission is an organization committed to bringing justice around the world by working with local ... [Read More…]
ACU discusses student iPhones
By Jared Fields, Editor in Chief Phil Schubert would love for ACU students to be some of the first in the country to get iPhones as a part of their college experience. Kevin Roberts said he can't imagine another school being ahead of ACU when it comes to the possibility of getting students iPhones. "We're certainly on the leading edge of any ... [Read More…]
Schubert promoted to executive vice president
By Jared Fields, Editor in Chief Vision and strengthening corporate partnerships are two of ACU's main long-term objectives. To ensure the completion of these goals, Phil Schubert was put in charge of the tasks in the role of the newly created executive vice president. The position was created for Schubert, who had been the vice president for ... [Read More…]
Students, alumni partner to create Fair Trade clothing
By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor ACU's original Fair Trade clothing line, HeartBeat, is set to launch in the next few weeks, challenging consumers to "give a beat." "It's all ACU," said Matt Worthington, Students' Association Executive President. "Alumni and current students are partnering together to make an impact." Worthington and the ... [Read More…]
Family, friends remember Fry with a smile
By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor From kicking armadillos in a field to delivering single pink roses, Aaron Fry made sure life was never dull, friends and family say. "The first time I met Aaron, he was wearing a pink toga, believe it or not," said Drew Lambert, senior computer science and marketing major from Little Rock, Ark., and Aaron's ... [Read More…]
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