By Jeff Craig, Sports Writer The women's basketball team took another crucial step toward clinching the No. 2 seed in the Lone Star Conference South Division playoffs by crushing Eastern New Mexico 85-70 on Wednesday. After losing consecutive games against Angelo State and Tarleton State, the Wildcats now have won two games in a row and sit at ... [Read More…]
Archives for February 2009
Feminism misrepresented by common stereotypes
By Lydia Melby, Arts Editor Read Comments For years, I was what I like to call a 'closet-feminist.' Up until a year or two ago, I would preface anything I wanted to say about women's rights in the church or equal pay for equal work with the disclaimer, "I'm not a feminist or anything, but." Eventually, I grew up and realized that identifying ... [Read More…]
CBS Sports producer chosen as Alumnus of the Year
By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Read Comments Lance Barrow will never forget last Sunday. He said he will not forget the laudatory remarks from his close friends and family, the congratulatory video from sports commentators Phil Simms, John Madden and Jim Nantz and the honor of being selected as ACU's 2008 Outstanding Alumnus of the ... [Read More…]
Black History Month marks time to reflect on past
Dating back to 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson had a dream; no, not just like Dr. King, but each man's efforts have contributed to the advancement of African Americans. With the passing of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we enter a month honoring African Americans known as Black History Month. But for this celebration, we should turn our attention to the ... [Read More…]
Doll encourages outstanding values
By Sommerly Simser, Multimedia Managing Editor Read Comments Fifty years ago, a fashion icon was born. An icon that exemplifies poise and sophistication. An icon that promotes the all-American woman. An icon that brings hope to little girls all over the world that they can have any career they put their minds and hearts to and look good while ... [Read More…]
Basketball team ends six-game slide
By Austin Gwin, Sports Writer ACU pulled out a 71-65 overtime victory against the winless Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds on Wednesday night and ended a six-game losing streak despite having only seven players available by the end of the game. ACU improved to 9-16 overall and 3-8 in the LSC South, while the Greyhounds fell to 0-12 in the LSC and ... [Read More…]
Standout Performances: Former RB, WR perform well at NFL Combine
By Brandon Tripp, Sports Writer After establishing themselves as two of the top athletes in Division II, two former Wildcats continued to turn heads in the next phase of their football career: the NFL Combine. Johnny Knox and Bernard Scott took full advantage of the opportunity to impress NFL scouts and coaches from around the league. "I think ... [Read More…]
Carmike theatre offers a chance to experience indie
By Lydia Melby, Arts Editor Now that the Oscars are over, movie buffs may be feeling somewhat lost. The Watchmen premieres next week, but after that, movies are looking bleak for a little while, at least in terms of originality (did they really remake The Last House on the Left and Twelve Angry Men?). However, fellow film fanatics need not waste ... [Read More…]
ACU wins five of six in Durant
By Chandler Harris, Assistant Sports Editor The softball team split its final two games of the South Central Shootout on Sunday, finishing in second place in the largest NCAA Division II tournament in the nation. Overall, the Wildcats finished the weekend 5-1, including victories over No. 19 Central Missouri and MIAA preseason favorite ... [Read More…]
SA Congress debates officer salaries
By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Listen to the podcast of Wednesday's meeting at: http://www.acuoptimist.com/podcasts/ Travis Meadors did more than simply attend the Students' Association Congress meeting in Hart Auditorium on Wednesday. He walked up to the front of the room to debate a by-laws amendment on how much SA officers should get ... [Read More…]
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