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Students will perform ‘Sabrina Fair’ for three weekends

April 11, 2008 by Kimberly Prather

By Kimberly Prather, Student Reporter The Department of Theatre will showcase its production of Sabrina Fair over the next three weekends in Fulks Theatre with a modern adaptation of the romantic comedy popular on Broadway 50 years ago. The spring Dinner Theatre performance was written by Samuel A. Taylor and depicts a love affair in the mid-20th ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

University looks to fill list of open positions

April 11, 2008 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Several departments and programs are looking to hire. According to the Web site for the Office of the Provost, there are 13 faculty positions open at ACU. There are openings for six vacant faculty positions in the College of Arts and Sciences; two in the College of Business Administration; three in the College of ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

Wildcats gear up for Lubbock meet

April 11, 2008 by Jared Fields

By Jared Fields, Editor in Chief With small hail pellets and tornado warnings, head track and field coach Don Hood said he still looks forward to this weekend's meet at the Texas Tech Invitational. The team didn't need to practice too badly Wednesday; it was, "kinda a recovery day anyway," Hood said. Hood said earlier that this time of the year ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Track & Field

Coming year demands excellence from SA

April 11, 2008 by Optimist Editorial Board

The gimmicks, speeches, promises and posters have returned with this year's Students' Association executive officer elections set for next week. But with this year's elections comes an opportunity to continue the proactive role the university has seen from this year's SA Congress. The SA Cabinet, which includes the president, vice president, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: SA

The Old Switcheroo

April 11, 2008 by Laura Acuff

By Laura Acuff, Staff Writer Walking into astronomy class at 9 a.m. Wednesday morning, a student sat down and prepared to take an exam for which he'd never seen a study guide. Just one more point, he told himself. If he could score one more point than the lowest score in the class, he'd consider it a victory. Thus began university president Dr. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Royce Money

SA buys table for married couples

April 11, 2008 by Kelsi Peace

By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor Special interests on campus received a voice at Wednesday's Students' Association meeting, thanks to several pieces of legislation. Rep. Aaron Escobedo presented a bill to spend $140 to purchase a table for ACU's spring Dinner Theatre, "Sabrina Fair." Tickets for the dinner will be auctioned off only to married or ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: SA

Late-night dining would benefit students

April 9, 2008 by Optimist Editorial Board

Late-night dining options for students may soon not be limited to Taco Bell and Whataburger runs, and the change could not come any sooner. In Monday's Students' Association meeting, Anthony Williams, director of retail and purchasing; Tom Morris, food services director; and Phil Schubert, executive vice president, addressed the possibility of ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Editorials

SA congress tackles meal plans, funding

April 9, 2008 by Kelsi Peace

By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor Cost questions kept Congress occupied for much of the April 2 meeting as SA examined meal plans, appropriated funding and denied a request. Congress continued questions about costs at the university, addressing executive vice president Phil Schubert; Anthony Williams, director of retail and purchasing; and Tom ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: SA

Reach out to less fortunate at home

April 9, 2008 by Colter Hettich

By Colter Hettich, Features Editor Abilene doesn't need our help. Don't let people guilt-trip you into thinking it does. If you're driving and pass a neighborhood that looks like it is falling apart, don't worry - they're fine. If everyone you brush shoulders with at the mall looks happy and rich, you're right. They are. If you go to church on ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Editorials

Shoeless ACU steeplechase runner sets year’s best time

April 9, 2008 by Jared Fields

By Jared Fields, Editor in Chief Atop the steeplechase hurdle on the first lap, Winrose Karunde lost her shoe on the landing. Head coach Don Hood has seen a runner finish a race without a shoe before. The athlete finished without much of the skin on his foot too. Long distance coach, and Don's brother, Derek ran down to Karunde at the end of the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Track & Field

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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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