Archives for 2009

A Cotton Bowl History

September 16, 2009 by Scott Stewart

Scott Stewart takes a look at the illustrious history of the Cotton Bowl before ACU's first every appearance at the hallowed field on September 12, 2009 Video/Editing by Scott Stewart ... [Read More…]

ACU Catches Up with Its Fastest Receiver

September 16, 2009 by Chandler Harris

Luke Sims goes in depth with junior wide receiver Edmund Gates in this weeks On The Grid. Video/Editing by Luke Sims ... [Read More…]

Wildcats use overtime to beat A&M Commerce at Cotton Bowl

September 13, 2009 by Tanner Knauth

The Wildcats needed a Drew Cuffee 81-yard interception in overtime to beat Texas A&M Commerce 20-14 at the Cotton Bowl Saturday. With the win, the Wildcats improved to 3-0 overall and 1-0 in the Lone Star Conference. Commerce fell to 0-3 on the season. Weather played a major role as neither team, could find the end zone in the first half. ACU ... [Read More…]

Photos of the Week: 9.6.09

September 13, 2009 by Optimist Staff

Photos from the week of September 6, 2009. ... [Read More…]

The Chris Thomsen Show #4-2009

September 12, 2009 by Optimist Staff

The Chris Thomsen Show airs on Saturdays at Noon on KRBC-TV in Abilene, Texas. The show is produced by the JMC Network of student media at Abilene Christian University. Original Air Date September 12, 2009 This week on The Chris Thomsen Show, we take a look back at the Wildcats 58-10 rout of Fort Lewis College and preview their first ... [Read More…]

Editorial Cartoon for 09.11.09

September 11, 2009 by Jordan Blakey

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LOUD+CLEAR: Are you planning to attend Summit?

September 11, 2009 by Optimist Staff

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

The Optimist Print Edition: 09/11/2009

September 11, 2009 by Optimist Staff

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Abilene’s Last Picture Show

September 11, 2009 by Lizzy Spano

There's nothing like spending an evening curled up with a blanket under the open sky at the drive-in movie theatre. At least, there is nothing else like it in Abilene. The Town and Country Twin Drive-In Movie Theatre, located on Vogel Street and Mockingbird Lane, is the only one of its kind left in Abilene and one of only 385 drive-in theatres ... [Read More…]

Students should keep an open mind

September 11, 2009 by Laura Acuff

Certain lines in worship services should not be crossed. Worship leaders should not reserve distracting solos, leaving the rest of us wondering what, if anything, we are supposed to sing. All chanting and group readings of scripture should be left to cults. Praise Day worship orders should consist strictly of happy songs people already know to ... [Read More…]