Archives for April 2009

Video: Rocketboys return to play ACU show

April 16, 2009 by Blane Singletary

"The Rocketboys" performed at Abilene Christian University and even played some new songs. This attracted prospective students as many slurped snow cones from Cajun Cones. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjRdBK1A2LA Video/editing by Blane Singletary ... [Read More…]

Rocketboys return to play ACU show

April 15, 2009 by Blane Singletary

"The Rocketboys" performed at Abilene Christian University and even played some new songs. This attracted prospective students as many slurped snow cones from Cajun Cones. Video/editing by Blane Singletary ... [Read More…]

Service groups unite for volunteer event

April 15, 2009 by Chelsea Hackney

By Chelsea Hackney, Student Reporter The Service Action Leadership Team is celebrating the 10th anniversary of ACU for Abilene on Saturday by doing what it does best: service. Students will spend the morning at 13 different sites, from the Food Bank to the zoo, as they strive to make an impact on the Abilene community. Many student groups, ... [Read More…]

Political opinion should transcend party lines

April 15, 2009 by Colter Hettich

By Colter Hettich, Features Editor Fox News and CNN do not have flags. The Orange County Register and the New York Times do not have anthems or salutes. Do not pledge allegiance to them. Do not swallow every word that comes from any media outlet without question. Consider the cold, hard fact that humans write every word of the news - humans ... [Read More…]

Rocketboys return to play ACU show

April 15, 2009 by Tanner Anderson

By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor After a one-month hiatus, The Rocketboys landed in Abilene once again to perform at their alma mater and showcase some new songs. The stage was set outside of the Hunter Welcome Center as prospective and current students walked around with multi-colored lips courtesy of Cajun Cones, and people found their desired ... [Read More…]

ACU staff deserves respect from students, faculty

April 15, 2009 by Optimist Editorial Board

Sara Rodriguez works through the night. She washes windows. She vacuums carpets. Sometimes students are locked out of a building or leave an item in a locked room, and she has the opportunity to assist them. Although the job is not an easy one, ACU janitors like Sara say they are pleased with the respect they receive from those on campus. It is ... [Read More…]

The Optimist Print Edition: 04/15/2009

April 15, 2009 by Optimist Staff

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JMC Network shines at TIPA competition

April 15, 2009 by Sondra Rodriguez

By Sondra Rodriguez, Page Editor Students from ACU's JMC Network won 51 awards at the 100th Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA) in Dallas on Saturday. Awards were given for media including newspaper, radio and television, and ACU competed against University of Texas-Austin, University of North Texas and Baylor, Texas A&M, Texas ... [Read More…]

Life after birth

April 15, 2009 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief A clump of boys weighed down by football pads and helmets clash into each other as the sun sets one fall afternoon at Arthur Sears Park. During Mighty Might Eagles' practice, 8-year-old Angel Guitierrez focuses on his responsibilities: beating his blocker and sacking the quarterback. Seated in an olive ... [Read More…]

Cats Topple TexAnns: Wildcats sweep Tarleton State, remain tied atop LSC

April 15, 2009 by Austin Gwin

By Austin Gwin, Sports Writer The softball team continued its impressive late-season surge by sweeping the Tarleton State TexAnns last weekend, improving to 34-11 overall and 12-3 and tied for first in the Lone Star Conference. The Wildcats have won 18 of their last 20 games and have just one LSC series remaining. With the series sweep, the ... [Read More…]