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Video: Defensive Star Dreams to Follow in Cousin’s Footsteps

September 23, 2009 by Kimberly Prather

Sophomore Aston Whiteside talks about where he is from, how football kept him out of trouble, and his dream to follow in his cousin's footsteps to the NFL. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utw8VnOw2BQ Video/Editing by Kimberly Prather ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports, Videos Tagged With: Football

Video: Cornerback Talks About His Game Winning Interception

September 23, 2009 by Tanner Knauth

Tanner Knauth sits down with Drew Cuffee in the JMC Network Studios to analyze his game winning interception return during a 20-14 overtime victory against Texas A&M Commerce. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzPVOwLXI8Y Video by Television Studio Production Class Editing by Tanner Knauth ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports, Videos Tagged With: Football

Stars beginning to shine for Wildcats

September 23, 2009 by Ryan Cantrell

The undefeated Wildcats will face a high-powered Eastern New Mexico University offense Saturday. The Greyhounds enter the game with a 2-2 record; the Wildcats are 4-0. The Greyhound offense is averaging more than 47 points per game. They broke a 51-year-old record last week for the highest score in a single game, scoring 76 points. The previous ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Football

Students get a license to jam

September 23, 2009 by Special Contributor

By Casey Oliver ACU musicians are gearing up for the annual ACU JamFest, organized by the Homecoming Steering Committee. The committee will hear bands and solo acts during open auditions in the Living Room of the Campus Center from 7-9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. JamFest has been an avenue in past years for students to showcase their music, get ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, News Tagged With: Bands, JamFest

Sounds from the Stands: ACU vs. Texas A&M Commerce

September 23, 2009 by Chandler Harris

A listen in to what it sounds like to be an ACU fan, at the Cotton Bowl, in a monsoon. Video/Editing by Chandler Harris ... [Read More…]

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

Defensive Star Dreams to Follow in Cousin’s Footsteps

September 23, 2009 by Kimberly Prather

Sophomore Aston Whiteside talks about where he is from, how football kept him out of trouble, and his dream to follow in his cousin's footsteps to the NFL. Video/Editing by Kimberly Prather ... [Read More…]

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

Cornerback Talks About His Game Winning Interception

September 23, 2009 by Tanner Knauth

Tanner Knauth sits down with Drew Cuffee in the JMC Network Studios to analyze his game winning interception return during a 20-14 overtime victory against Texas A&M Commerce. Video by Television Studio Production Class Editing by Tanner Knauth ... [Read More…]

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

The Optimist Print Edition: 09/22/2009

September 22, 2009 by Optimist Staff

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Filed Under: Print Edition Tagged With: Print Edition

LOUD+CLEAR: What is the best part of Summit?

September 22, 2009 by Optimist Staff

We want to know what you think. Submit your thoughts and opinions by commenting on this post ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Polls Tagged With: Summit

Intramurals endure rain, weather

September 22, 2009 by Ryan Cantrell

Rain is throwing a kink in the intramural football schedule, causing 24 total game cancellations on two different days. "Once we can control the weather, this will be the greatest program ever," said Kenli Edwards, director of intramural sports. Edwards and Mark Jackson, assistant director of intramural sports, were unable to reschedule every ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Intramurals

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The Optimist staff won several awards and competed at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association 2026 convention in Denton this weekend. Students participated in live contests and submitted work from the past year into the competition.Here are the results.- 1st place: Live print news writing, Ashley Henderson- 1st place: Live print sports writing, Roman Raffaeli- 2nd place: Live tv announcing, Zion Webb- 2nd place: Live news photo, Daniel Curd- 2nd place: Newscast, Optimist Staff- Honorable mention: Documentary (video), Makayla Clayton- 2nd place: Documentary, JMC documentary production class- 3rd place: General news, Callie Leverett- Honorable mention: General column, Zion Webb- Honorable mention: Sports reporting (video), Roman Raffaeli- Honorable mention: Live sports action photo, Daniel Curd- Honorable mention: General news video story, Ashley Henderson- Honorable mention: Photo illustrations (Daniel Curd & Optimist staffStudents also received awards for their work through KACU and ACUTV.- 1st place: In-depth news reporting (audio), Ashley Henderson- 1st place: General news audio story, Baylie Simon- 1st place: Live sports coverage (video), Roman Raffaeli & London Gray- 2nd place: Live sports coverage (video), Josiah Wonnell & Londyn Gray- 3rd place: General news audio story, Ashley Henderson- 2nd place: Sportscast (audio), Daisy Strine & Zion Webb- 3rd place: Sportscast (audio), Daisy Strine & Zion Webb- 3rd place: Feature reporting (audio), Baylie Simon- Honorable Mention: Feature reporting (audio), Josiah Wonnell#acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #studentmedia #tipa2026 ... See MoreSee Less

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Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process this weekend.Originally scheduled for last week, the start was delayed due to winter weather that brought snow and ice to campus. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete tasks assigned by their officers.To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #greeklife 📸: Daniel Curdacuoptimist.com/2026/02/gallery-clubs-begin-new-member-orientation-after-weather-delay/?fbclid=PA... ... See MoreSee Less

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