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Video: Students enjoy Beach Bash activities

April 24, 2009 by Ruth Ramsey

ACU's Campus Activities Board held a Beach Bash on campus this past weekend. Students were able to enjoy free Cajun Cones, bull riding, live music, or a game of volleyball. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7sq-T44lEE Video/editing by Ruth Ramsey ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Videos

Pensive preparation bolsters marital commitments’ strength

April 24, 2009 by Optimist Editorial Board

While a ring by spring may be a charming idea for a Freshman Follies' act, it is not so appealing when applied to real life. A quick engagement and subsequent marriage may appear attractive from a distance, but a closer inspection of the two reveals disheartening facts. Everyone knows the ACU marriage jokes. This campus is a "marriage factory," ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Editorials

Clever proposals create memories for couples

April 24, 2009 by Becky Easter

By Becky Easter, Staff Writer At first, Oct. 25, 2008, was just another ACU Homecoming for Sara Beckett. It was not until her boyfriend, Jordan Bunch, popped out of her Homecoming float and began singing to her that Beckett considered this day might be extra special. Suddenly, Bunch dropped down on one knee, and Oct. 25, 2008, became Beckett's ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Special Projects

Saying ‘No’ Nicely: Learn to take suggestions, not orders

April 24, 2009 by Elizabeth McVey

By Elizabeth McVey, Staff Writer You are engaged; your boyfriend planned the perfect proposal, and you said, "Yes." You begin to tell everyone you are getting married, and after a few moments of congratulations, they want to know when, where, how and, by the way, are you having tie-dyed flowers for the wedding? When planning your wedding, you ... [Read More…]

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Miss USA should represent majority values

April 24, 2009 by Sommerly Simser

By Sommerly Simser, Multimedia Managing Editor Read Comments A beauty queen has been, for the most part, regarded as a woman of character, intelligence and confidence, not to mention stunningly beautiful inside and out. But that image is slowly disappearing because of the focus of one of today's most popular pageant systems. During the past five ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns

Stray cats on campus prompt administrative action

April 24, 2009 by Erin Mangold

By Erin Mangold, Student Reporter Students may have seen wild cats roaming the campus, not Willie the Wildcat, but actual stray cats. Some have spotted these cats running across the university's lawns or searching the trash bins for food; others have endured their biting or scratching when getting to close to the toms and felines. Physical ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

Open mic night celebrates magazine release

April 24, 2009 by Hannah Barnes

By Hannah Barnes, Student Reporter The Black Tulip poetry reading will be at 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Shore Art Gallery. Staff members of the Shinnery Review are sponsoring the event, which allows students to share their artistic abilities with one another. They also have an opportunity to attend an evening full of entertainment, refreshments and ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Arts & Culture Tagged With: Shinnery Review

The Optimist Wedding Edition: 04/24/2009

April 24, 2009 by Optimist Staff

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The Optimist Print Edition: 04/24/2009

April 24, 2009 by Optimist Staff

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Students enjoy Beach Bash activities

April 24, 2009 by Ruth Ramsey

ACU's Campus Activities Board held a Beach Bash on campus this past weekend. Students were able to enjoy free Cajun Cones, bull riding, live music, or a game of volleyball. Video/editing by Ruth Ramsey ... [Read More…]

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