Archives for 2009

Student options for publicity dwindle

August 28, 2009 by Optimist Editorial Board

In the good, old days, walking around campus meant seeing the same flier taped to the sidewalk five times in five feet. It was during this time that the pastel colors of sidewalk chalk dotted ACU's pathways, informing students of the next big campus activity. Sadly, those days are over. Early last semester, the decision was made to prohibit ... [Read More…]

Foreign and familiar deserve appreciation

August 28, 2009 by Lizzy Spano

After a summer of constant travel and living out of a suitcase, I was ready to return to Abilene and adjust to life in my new college home. When I arrived at Villa-Villa Koolah, (I'll love you if you know where we got that name) candles lit the living room, and my excited housemates greeted me with eager hugs. The first week in Villa-Villa is ... [Read More…]

Curb your complaints

August 28, 2009 by Laura Acuff

Who invented speed bumps? Perhaps more importantly, did they have any friends? Driving up to Morris Hall after my move back to Abilene a few weeks ago, I remembered one of the only downsides to my favorite campus dorm: the speed bumps. I lived in Morris last year as a resident and serve as a resident assistant this year. I love having a living ... [Read More…]

Justice minor focuses on world issues

August 28, 2009 by Linda Bailey

This semester marks the first opportunity for students to minor in Peace and Social Justice Studies. The 18-credit hour interdisciplinary program is available to students as a complement to any major. David Dillman, professor of political science, said the minor was not limited to a specific major, but was offered to any student interested in ... [Read More…]

Night walk to benefit cancer research, honor survivors

August 28, 2009 by Kelsi Williamson

About five hundred people are expected to take part in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Light the Night Walk Saturday night around the Lunsford Trail. The walk is a national event held in different locations across the country that benefits the LLS' efforts to cure leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma by raising money and awareness. This will ... [Read More…]

Study Abroad program adds German location

August 28, 2009 by Sondra Rodriguez

About 25 percent of entering freshmen will study abroad by the time they graduate. Every year, the Study Abroad Program takes students to Oxford, England and Montevideo, Uruguay to experience a new culture while practicing the ACU mission in and out of the classroom. In the Spring semester of 2010 and 2011, students will be given the opportunity ... [Read More…]

Photo Gallery: ACU vs. Northwestern Missouri State 08.27.09

August 28, 2009 by Optimist Staff

Kelsi Williamson, staff photographer Heather Leiphart, staff photographer The Wildcats leaned on the defense Thursday night to pull off an upset over Northwestern Missouri State 19-14. The much-anticipated game between the Wildcats and the Bearcats was delayed more than an hour because of a lightning storm. [flickr album=72157622165500554 ... [Read More…]

Editorial: Town hall meetings offer voice to students

August 27, 2009 by Optimist Editorial Board

Republican Randy Neugebauer gave voters a chance to speak their minds at a town hall-style meeting Monday afternoon at McMurry University. Unlike Sen. Arlen Specter and other senators who have withstood verbal blitzkriegs, Neugebauer was on friendly turf. To no one's surprise, health care and health care reform dominated the forums discussion; and ... [Read More…]

Optimism in job offers true joy

August 27, 2009 by Chelsea Hackney

I got my first job the summer before my freshman year of high school. It was the first time I'd ever done anything in a non-babysitting-related capacity, so I was stoked. Until I discovered the position was as an "administrative assistant" for a Certified Public Accountant. Yawn. Our families went to church together, and somehow, it got out I ... [Read More…]