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October 17, 2008 by Optimist Staff Leave a Comment

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McCain’s tactics turn cold as defeat looms

October 17, 2008 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

Sen. Barack Obama learned Wednesday night when a Maverick is cornered, he bites. Whether it was Sen. John McCain's rolling eyes, his questioning of Obama's connections, his constant interruptions, his condescending tone, his disingenuous smile and smirk or his mocking of Obama when calling out his "eloquence" and belittling his substance, one thing ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Podcasts Tagged With: Politics

ACU wins Division II showdown against West Texas A&M 52-35: Football team keeps undefeated season alive, improves to 7-0

October 17, 2008 by Michael Freeman

By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor The Wildcats took their midterm Saturday night, and they passed the test with flying colors. No. 3 ACU defeated No. 4 West Texas A&M 52-35 at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium in Canyon in front of a crowd of 19,380. The win kept the Wildcats' perfect record intact as they improved to 7-0 on the season and 3-0 in the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Football

Eyes on the Presidency: Students gather, react to debate

October 17, 2008 by Michael Freeman

By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Nearly three dozen students attended a presidential debatewatching party in The Grove apartment clubhouse Wednesday night, sparking student cheers and jeers, but few changed minds. As the final debate between Republican Sen. John McCain and Democratic Sen. Barack Obama got under way, the students intently ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Special Projects Tagged With: Election 2008

‘Prairie Home’ brings classic show to Moody

October 17, 2008 by Michael Freeman

By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor A Prairie Home Companion, a public radio program with a national audience of more than 4 million listeners, will broadcast live from Moody Coliseum Saturday at 5 p.m. "It's the biggest thing to ever happen to KACU," said Terri Peterson, KACU-FM membership director and business manager. "This is the most ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

GAME BLOG: No. 3 ACU v.s. No. 4 West Texas A&M: ACU beats WTAMU 52-35

October 17, 2008 by Michael Freeman

By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Abilene Christian - 52, West Texas A&M - 35 GAME OVER End of Fourth Quarter (ACU wins) ACU Malone takes a knee Penalty - Personal Foul on WT, ball on WT 35 ACU Chancey Campbell run to ACU 50 ACU Chancey Campbell run to ACU 39 ACU Chancey Campbell run to ACU 36 ACU Chancey Campbell run to ACU 36, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Football

Classrooms incorporate devices

October 17, 2008 by Colter Hettich

By Colter Hettich, Features Editor With most midterms behind students and faculty, the semester officially has reached the halfway mark. Freshmen received their iPhones 62 days ago, and one can hardly walk from building to building without spotting someone looking at or talking on a mobile device. The ACU community and the world have high ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Mobile Learning

Marijuana in Edwards lands student in jail

October 17, 2008 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief An ACU freshman from Austin was arrested and jailed Oct. 7 after the ACU Police Department found a small bag of marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the student's room in Edwards Hall. ACU Police Chief Jimmy Ellison said ACUPD officers were called to the residence hall after several students and Kevin ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

Provost retiring, moving West

October 17, 2008 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief After almost 40 years of work in higher education, Dr. Dwayne VanRheenen is leaving college. VanRheenen, who served as the university's Provost for 13 years, announced his plans to retire at the end of the fiscal year at a Faculty meeting Tuesday afternoon. The announcement came as a surprise to some ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

SA awards more than $3,000

October 17, 2008 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief The Students' Association Congress voted to give a student group more than $3,000 Wednesday, the largest amount Congress has given this semester from the Student Request Fund. A motion to give Alpha Psi Omega, ACU's nationally recognized honorary theatre society, $3,668.30 to help fund two trips to the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: SA

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