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Editorial: Chapel leaves students confused

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The man with the shopping cart in Chapel on Friday is not homeless. His name is Mark Hewitt, and he is the founder and executive director of Love and Care Ministries, a fact the university officials didn't explain very well. This oversight, though unintentional, has created confusion and continues to trouble many students. Apologies have been made ... [Read More…]

Generation Y boasts diversity

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There are many names used to describe this generation: Generation Y, millenials, echo boomers. Some would describe this generation as lazy, arrogant and brash, but others would see those same attributes as optimism and self-confidence. With disagreements like these running wild, it's important to put Generation Y in perspective. Generation Y ... [Read More…]

Students should support local business

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It seems that everywhere you turn these days, there is a Subway sandwich shop boasting its latest promotion. Subway is quickly becoming the Starbucks of the sandwich industry, popping up every 20 yards, emanating that familiar bread and onion aroma. Now, I'll admit I've enjoyed a $5 foot-long on occasion. And I appreciate the services and jobs ... [Read More…]

The Optimist Print Edition: 09/09/2009

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Wildcats place second in Alaska

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Both the men's and women's cross country teams finished in 2nd place at the Great Alaska Stampede in Anchorage on Saturday. Micah Chelimo, University of Alaska at Anchorage student, captured the men's individual title with a time of 15:18.60, followed by ACU's Cleophas Tanui in 2nd place with a time of 15:44.90. UAA runners finished in 3rd and 4th ... [Read More…]

Wildcats lose first game of season

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The Wildcat soccer team suffered its first defeat of the season in a hard fought 1-0 loss to No. 11 Rollins College on Sunday. The squad was scheduled to play two games this weekend; however, Friday night's matchup with Southwest Baptist was canceled when heavy storms rolled through the Big Country. The match against Rollins College was ACU's ... [Read More…]

Students react to NCAA ruling

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The NCAA ruling to uphold sanctions against the football team has elicited a strong response from the student body. Students across campus are confused and disappointed with the final verdict. The ruling was based on violations made in 2007. Under the ruling, the ACU football team was forced to vacate 10 wins from the 2007 season and erase the ... [Read More…]

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