The trend of social media and app development is being utilized in information technology classes as well as other departments across campus. App development is a way for software and information to be transportable. Applications are used among all ages. It seems college students are using apps all the time and in all places. Not only are they ... [Read More…]
Archives for March 2012
WACU sells baked goods every Thursday
The Women for ACU organization sells homemade meals and desserts at low prices for the public every Thursday at the ACU Museum from 1 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. This is WACU's biggest fundraiser of the year and it has been happening for many years. They raise money for scholarships, departments on campus, and student projects that involve technology ... [Read More…]
Dodgeball sign-up deadline nears
The men and women Intramural Dodge Ball season is scheduled to take place on Apr. 2 through Apr. 4 at the Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Registration is open until 11:59 p.m. Mar. 29. Games will be played on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays after 4:30 p.m. Occasionally games will be played on weekends or Wednesdays as ... [Read More…]
Clubs prepare for officer election process
With the spring comes gusty wind, warmer weather and new social club officers. Clubs across campus are making preparations for next year as they begin the new officer election process. Some clubs take nominations, others allow candidates to put their own name on the ballot, and others, like Alpha Kai Omega, completed their elections in the fall ... [Read More…]
The Optimist Print Edition: 03.09.12
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Homework in the Grass: A Metaphor for College
With springtime upon us, the number of fresh-faced freshman writing papers and reading history books in on the beautifully manicured university grounds has seen a recent sprout. Whether pop culture is to blame for this pastime being explicitly associated with collegiate students we will never know. But what I have learned is that this fair weather ... [Read More…]
Blank canvas: McMurry exhibition empowers women to make art, tell story
As part of their most recent exhibition, McMurry University will display artwork from a group of people who are connected not by their profession, age, or skill level, but because they are women. In honor of Women's History Month, 100 Women, 100 Words features small, square canvases created by a group of women from Abilene, some as young as ... [Read More…]
Schuetze overcomes uphill battle
For junior infielder Travis Schuetze, the road to playing collegiate baseball has been an uphill battle. However, it is a path he is now conquering. In his hometown of Corpus Christi, Schuetze was a successful all-district and academic all-state middle infielder for his high school team. He also made four appearances as a pitcher. After high ... [Read More…]
‘Cats face hot TWU team
The ACU Wildcat softball team will be taking on the Texas Women's University Pioneers in a three game series at Poly Wells field this weekend with the intention of building on their 14-3 start to the season. The Wildcats are coming off of a series on the road against Incarnate Word, where they won two out of the three contests in San Antonio to ... [Read More…]
Wildcats place fourth in tourney
The No. 7 ranked Wildcats placed fourth Tuesday at the St. Edwards Invitational, finishing in the top seven of the tournament for the 26th consecutive time despite windy conditions in Austin. "It was really windy, and that was definitely a factor," Junior All-American Alex Carpenter said. "At one point all of the flags were laying flat on the ... [Read More…]
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