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Half Full: Mobile Learning Initiative’s first semester lays foundation for future expansion

December 3, 2008 by Colter Hettich

By Colter Hettich, Features Editor ACU made multiple appearances in local and national media during the fall 2008 semester - some positive, some less than positive. The launch of ACU's iPhone Initiative attracted attention from all over the world. As the initiative nears the end of its first semester, ACU's community and onlookers around the world ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Mobile Learning

Community displays love and charity

December 3, 2008 by Kelsi Williamson

By Kelsi Williamson, Student Reporter Abilene citizens showed their support for the community during Love and Care Ministries' annual Mission Thanksgiving on Nov. 22-23 at Arrow Ford. The fundraiser collected food, clothes, and monetary funds for Love and Care's programs. Terry Davis, Love and Care's director of administration, gave positive ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

‘Golden Rule’ requires modern application

December 3, 2008 by Laura Acuff

By Laura Acuff, Opinion Editor Recently, I wrote a column about my best friend's family's troubles. I tried to make it anonymous, and I tried to pull the good and the universal truth for fellow Christians from their situation. In the days leading up to writing that piece, I had wracked my brain for a different idea, any idea - something I could ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns

Restaurant wait service deserves generous tips

December 3, 2008 by Kelline Linton

By Kelline Linton, Chief Copy Editor Short on cash? Want to save a few extra dollars for the holidays? My suggestion: ride a bike, donate plasma or cut back on the Starbucks coffee. But, by no means, don't forget to tip your waiters. Last week, a group of 130 people went to a restaurant close to campus to celebrate Thanksgiving. They enjoyed a ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns

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

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 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

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

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