Archives for 2009

LOUD+CLEAR: Will students use the ad kiosk?

August 25, 2009 by Optimist Staff

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Video: Senator Hutchison visits Abilene to gain support of her candidacy for governor

August 25, 2009 by Blane Singletary

Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison made a stop in Abilene this past Friday rallying support for her campaign for Texas Governor against the current Gov. Rick Perry. The 5 day tour will consist of 19 different stops all over the Lone Star State. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph5CiNbuO8A Video/Editing by: Blane Singletary ... [Read More…]

Video: The Chris Thomsen Show Intro

August 25, 2009 by Brandon Tripp

The Intro for the JMC/Network's newest production, The Chris Thomsen Show. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrlN2I-Qll8 Video/Editing by: Brandon Tripp Editing by: Blane Singletary ... [Read More…]

Video: Wildcats prepare for season in practice

August 25, 2009 by Blane Singletary

The Wildcats are preparing for the upcoming 2009 football season in practice as they get set to defend their LSC title. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEsMHiRUfus Video by: Scott Stewart Editing by: Blane Singletary ... [Read More…]

Video: Three former wildcats vie for playing time in NFL

August 25, 2009 by Brandon Tripp

Johnny Knox, Danieal Manning, and Bernard Scott are all competing in training camps for playing time on Sunday's. Manning is in his fourth year with the Chicago Bears and is expected to start. Knox is a rookie with the Bears this year and is looking to land a spot on the team's final 53 man roster spot. Scott is just a rookie but has already turned ... [Read More…]

Video: Two quarterbacks battle for starting spot

August 25, 2009 by Scott Stewart

Zach Stewart and Clark Harrell battle it out to become the team's starting quarterback. Stewart and Harrell are trying to fill the shoes of one of the greatest quarterbacks in ACU and LSC history in Billy Malone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_vMCscNqPo Video/Editing by: Scott Stewart ... [Read More…]

Video: Grant Boone recaps 2008 football season

August 25, 2009 by Jimmie Jackson

Grant Boone, host of the Chris Thomsen Show, takes a look back at ACU's historic 2008 football season. The Wildcats completed the program's first perfect regular season since 1950, and advanced to the third round of the Division II playoffs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WY6GXLkLC4 Editing by: Jimmie Jackson ... [Read More…]

Cross Canadian Ragweed, Reckless Kelly to perform

August 25, 2009 by Kelsi Williamson

Cross Canadian Ragweed returns Friday night to the Taylor County Expo Center for the second annual Taylor County Throwdown. This year, the band will perform with special guest Reckless Kelly. In its biography, the band describes itself as a "rock 'n' roll" band. AllMusic, a popular consumer guide to music, says, "They may be the last great ... [Read More…]

Obama buzz wearing off quickly

August 25, 2009 by Ryan Self

The front-page headline of the June 5, 2009, Irish Times proudly proclaims, "US president delivers landmark speech in Egypt." This is a strange choice for an Irish newspaper, considering that the United Kingdom's prime minister, Gordon Brown, is facing a mounting crisis and a cabinet deserting him and calling for his resignation. Despite the ... [Read More…]

Residence Life loosens restrictions for underclassmen

August 25, 2009 by Lizzy Spano

Changes by the Office of Residence Life to residence and housing regulations affect both freshmen and sophomores living on campus this semester. These changes include new visitation and curfew regulations for freshmen; resident director and assistant director responsibilities and qualifications; and a new spiritual focus, said Amanda Buchanan, ... [Read More…]