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Video: In Your Words-Blood Donations

November 30, 2008 by Optimist Staff

Students share their opinions and experiences donating blood. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADRA-BpGK8M Video/editing by Yuri Sudo, Haley Dilling and Daley Anderson ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Opinion, Videos Tagged With: In Your Words

In Your Words: Blood Donations

November 30, 2008 by Optimist Staff

Students share their opinions and experiences donating blood. Video/editing by Yuri Sudo, Haley Dilling and Daley Anderson ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Opinion, Videos Tagged With: Archive, In Your Words

Video: ACU vs. West Texas A&M Game Highlights

November 21, 2008 by Brandon Tripp

ACU outduels West Texas A&M 93-68: The football team breaks 88-year-old school scoring record, advances to NCAA quarterfinals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8DuRtLyYDo Video by Brandon Tripp Editing by Sommerly Simser ... [Read More…]

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

Students should contribute to rec center fundraising

November 21, 2008 by Optimist Editorial Board

Students have heard rumors and read updates on the Fitness and Wellness Center's status. It is no secret the parties involved have fought an uphill battle trying to raise the funds necessary to begin construction. But students' hands are not tied. Our country's volatile economy has tightened the belts of almost every industry in the U.S., most ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: Rec Center

ACU officials still determining fate of Bean Sprout

November 21, 2008 by Michael Freeman

By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor As traffic drastically declined in the Bean Sprout Grill and Café this semester, rumors circulated among students that the eatery on the bottom floor of the Campus Center soon will close. However, those are just rumors. ACU Dining Services along with ARAMARK and a focus group comprised of about 20 ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Campus Dining

Extended library hours offer finals week opportunities

November 21, 2008 by Optimist Reader

I appreciate this decision very much and will certainly take advantage of this opportunity during the last two weeks of school. I understand the financial drain this represents...but it would be a beautiful thing to one day have 24-7 access to reference materials, as which is currently limited (particularly on weekends, which is the only time many ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Letters to the Editor

ACU vs. West Texas A&M Game Highlights

November 21, 2008 by Brandon Tripp

ACU outduels West Texas A&M 93-68: The football team breaks 88-year-old school scoring record, advances to NCAA quarterfinals. Video by Brandon Tripp Editing by Sommerly Simser ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports, Videos Tagged With: Archive, Football, WTAMU

Big Country Blowout: ACU outduels West Texas A&M 93-68: The football team breaks 88-year-old school scoring record, advances to NCAA quarterfinals

November 21, 2008 by Michael Freeman

By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Fans witnessed history Saturday afternoon as ACU and West Texas A&M battled for four hours at Shotwell Stadium. When the dust settled, the Wildcat football team had shattered a school scoring record for a single game and had advanced to the NCAA Division II quarterfinal round for the first time in school ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Football

False Start: ACU falls to Northwest Missouri State 45-36: Penalties, Bearcat offense halts the Wildcat football team’s playoff run

November 21, 2008 by Michael Freeman

By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor The Wildcats' historic playoff run came to an end as No. 2 ACU lost to No. 3 Northwest Missouri State 45-36 on a chilly, overcast afternoon Saturday at Shotwell Stadium. With the win, the Bearcats advanced to the NCAA Division II semifinal game, which will be next Saturday against North Alabama, who defeated ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Football

The Campus Store fuels football fever

November 21, 2008 by Colter Hettich

By Colter Hettich, Features Editor The ACU football team silenced critics and encouraged Wildcat fans on Nov. 8 with its win over Midwestern State. The win clinched the title of Lone Star Conference champions for the Wildcats and fueled school spirit on campus. Fans and memorabilia collectors can purchase one of two, unique LSC champions T-shirts ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Football

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