Archives for 2012

A saga’s search for a new hope

November 6, 2012 by Marissa Jones

When I was young, I was a bona fide tomboy. I made fun of girls who liked pink. I climbed trees like a maniac. My legs were perpetually covered in bruises and cuts from my adventures. But most of all, I loved Star Wars. As an 8-year-old, I clearly remember sitting on the front row of the movie theater, neck craned back, mouth open wide, in awe of ... [Read More…]

You don’t know what you’ve got ’till it’s gone

November 5, 2012 by Lindsay Palmer

It's funny how we sometimes forget the happy memories but the memories that make us sad or the ones that bring us pain, we remember in vivid detail. For me, Nov. 4 2011 is a date that will always be branded in my mind. I remember sitting at in the Bean eating and talking to friends. It seemed like a typical Friday. You'd think that when tragedy ... [Read More…]

Wildcats upset #21 West Alabama in OT

November 3, 2012 by Matthew Sloan

The seniors were not quite ready to say goodbye to Shotwell Stadium, so they went into overtime before finishing off No. 21 West Alabama 22-16. The game started with 10 year-old Rex Fleming, son of Lance Fleming, flipping the coin and calling the first offensive play for the 'Cats. Rex has a malignant brain tumor, and has been an inspirational ... [Read More…]

Video: The Ken Collums Show #10 – 2012

November 3, 2012 by Optimist Staff

The Ken Collums Show airs on Saturdays at 10:30 AM on KTXS-TV in Abilene, Texas. The show is produced by the JMC Network of student media at Abilene Christian University. (Original Air Date November 3, 2012) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5FuLUxJwgQ The wildcats bounce back from a homecoming loss to steal a victory from Texas A&M Commerce on ... [Read More…]

Video: FilmFest attempts new production process

November 3, 2012 by Caitlin Bradford

ACU FilmFest switches up the production process this year in order to give more time and critiques to the contestants. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esbflYx33s4 Video/Editing by: Caitlin Bradford ... [Read More…]

Video: Students share insight on Election 2012

November 3, 2012 by Brance Armstrong

ACU students share their political views and how they plan to vote in the upcoming presidential election. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9V4Jfj4IaI Video/Editing by: Brance Armstrong ... [Read More…]

The Ken Collums Show #10 – 2012

November 3, 2012 by Optimist Staff

The Ken Collums Show airs on Saturdays at 10:30 AM on KTXS-TV in Abilene, Texas. The show is produced by the JMC Network of student media at Abilene Christian University. (Original Air Date November 3, 2012) The wildcats bounce back from a homecoming loss to steal a victory from Texas A&M Commerce on their homecoming, and today marks the ... [Read More…]