Sacrifice is a hard thing to grasp until it is forced upon us in tragic and terrifying ways. This week, the country watched in horror as a man driven by evil, in an act of rage, robbed Americans of their fundamental right to life. Their sacrifice was duly and painfully noted. A world away, in Iraq, more than 4,000 American soldiers have paid the ... [Read More…]
Archives for 2009
PLAYOFF DÉJA VU: ‘Cats ready for rematch
The Wildcats will get something Saturday many sports teams can only dream about: a second chance. ACU will return to Wichita Falls for its second-straight week to play the Midwestern Mustangs. This time around, however, the winner advances in the playoffs, while the loser's season is over. College football teams rarely play each other twice in the ... [Read More…]
New season brings hope
The Wildcat basketball team has high hopes, despite a low season last year. Due to injuries and a tough schedule, the Wildcats finished 10-16 last season, but a lot of fresh faces will give ACU a chance to get back into the habit of winning. The Lone Star Conference released its preseason rankings and the Wildcats were slotted to finish in fifth ... [Read More…]
Press fire delays Abilene, San Angelo papers
The Abilene Reporter-News building caught fire last Friday at 3 a.m., delaying San Angelo and Abilene's printing capabilities through Saturday night. Mike Hall, vice president of operations at the Abilene Reporter-News, said the press had just been shut down after printing The Optimist when the crew reported smelling smoke and seeing flames coming ... [Read More…]
Shooting unnerves ACU students with area ties
The recent shooting at Fort Hood shocked those living in the community and U.S. military around the world. For many students, the general sense of disbelief was overshadowed by fear as they awaited news of family members' safety. Leah Payne, senior advertising and public relations major from Belton, learned of the shooting at about 1:30 p.m. Her ... [Read More…]
The Optimist Print Edition: 11/13/2009
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Video: Wildact comeback falls short
The Wildcats finished off there regular season dropping a 15-13 contest against the Midwestern State Mustangs. ACU falls to 8-3 on the season and Midwestern finishes with a 9-2 record. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Bgxc1TinS4 Video/Editing by Jimmie Jackson and Brandon Tripp ... [Read More…]
Wishing Well show to liven up the living room
By Beki Hamilton Wishing Well will be live from the Living Room on Tuesday night during a benefit event to raise money for wells in African villages without access to clean water. The night will include a performance by Seekers of the Word and two student bands, Thus Far and Blinded by Bears Seekers of the Word, a campus drama ministry, will ... [Read More…]
Fans flock to ticket booth for Iron and Wine
For those indie folk fans who weren't waiting to purchase tickets at the Paramount Theatre on Monday, there is still time to secure a seat for the Jan. 23 Iron and Wine concert. Nationally renowned singer and songwriter Samuel Beam, better known as Iron and Wine, will perform as part of the Live at the Paramount series, to the delight of many ... [Read More…]
It’s Victory for Close Your Eyes
By Paul Knettel Close Your Eyes, an Abilene-based hardcore band, made its Victory Records debut Saturday night in a concert at the Rose Park Activity Center in Abilene. Victory Records, which touts bands such as A Day to Remember, Bayside and Hawthorne Heights, officially signed Close Your Eyes just a week ago on Nov. 2. Brett Callaway, who ... [Read More…]
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