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Wildcat volleyball keep winning

October 30, 2009 by Jeff Craig

The Wildcat volleyball team started the 2009 season with a 1-3 record, and the team has been nearly unbeatable ever since. The team's 3-1 victory over Texas-Permian Basin on Tuesday evening was its 11th victory in a row and 22nd in the last 24 matches. The Wildcats' triumph over UTPB improves their record on the season to 23-5 overall. UTPB does ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Volleyball

Wildcats must must win

October 30, 2009 by Ryan Cantrell

The Wildcats will look to keep their playoff hopes alive against the Texas A&M-Kingsville Javelinas on Saturday night. The Wildcats need to win their final two games to lock up a postseason berth. The Wildcats fell to seventh in the region last week after a loss to Tarleton State, while the Javelinas held off Eastern New Mexico last week ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Football

It’s time to move on

October 30, 2009 by Tanner Knauth

It's time to move on. For the last several years, baseball has been associated with steroids, and Mark McGwire was smack in the middle of the controversy. I remember McGwire sitting in front of Congress not wanting to talk about the past. I know how that reflected poorly on baseball. I also know McGwire was so ostracized for his role in the steroid ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Baseball

McGwire should simply stay away

October 30, 2009 by Austin Gwin

Mark McGwire does not deserve the position of hitting coach for the St. Louis Cardinals organization. In fact, McGwire does not deserve a position in any baseball organization. It has been all but confirmed McGwire took steroids. Every time he is asked, he declines to comment or says, "I am not here to talk about the past." Jose Canseco, a former ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Baseball

Performance to benefit villagers without water

October 28, 2009 by Lizzy Spano

Wishing Well and Eternal Threads are raising money for water during a benefit concert featuring the Revolution orchestra and Nashville's Randall Goodgame on Friday. All proceeds from the event, which will take place in the Hunter Welcome Center ballroom, will be used to dig a well for nomadic Afghan women who are suffering from a lack of clean ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Arts & Culture

Johnny Knox Player Profile

October 28, 2009 by Brandon Tripp

From the Chicago Bears website here's a player profile on former Wildcat Johnny Knox. Also, a great story about former Wildcats, Johnny Knox, Danieal Manning and Bernard Scott; who all played when Chicago visited the Cincinnati Bengals. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Ex-Factor Tagged With: Bernard Scott, Danieal Manning, Football, Johnny Knox

LOUD+CLEAR: Should the government mandate flu or H1N1 vaccinations?

October 28, 2009 by Optimist Staff

a. Yes, it's their responsibility to keep us safe. b. No, it is a private decision. c. Doesn't matter. I do what I want.   We want to know what you think. Submit your thoughts and opinions by commenting on this post. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Polls

The Optimist Print Edition: 10/28/2009

October 28, 2009 by Optimist Staff

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Turnovers and missed opportunities lead to loss

October 28, 2009 by Ryan Cantrell

ACU fell for the second time in as many weeks, this time at the hands of Tarleton State in a game that ended 13-6 Saturday night. Three turnovers and an inability to score touchdowns in the red zone hampered the Wildcats chances for a victory. ACU has been on the wrong end of the turnover battle in each of their losses. The Wildcat defense ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Football

Wildcats control playoff destiny

October 28, 2009 by Brandon Tripp

Last week's playoff update seems to have been optimistic. ACU dropped a heartbreaker this past weekend and fell to 2-2 in the increasingly muddy LSC South. The offense moved the ball right out of the gate, taking it down to the Texans' 10-yard line, but Mitchell Gale again struggled, throwing a pair of picks, his first coming on that drive. ACU ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Football

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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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