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Orchestra, choir to perform in Vespers

December 5, 2012 by Kirsten Holman

Rehearsals for the Christmas Vespers Concert began in October for both the ACU Orchestra and Choir, who have been working hard for this seasons upcoming show. This years Christmas Vespers Concert is Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Abilene on 1333 N. 3rd Street. Admission is free for everyone. This years 6th annual concert ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Big Purple, Christmas, Music

D!SCOVERY program opens for students

December 5, 2012 by Maggie Marshall

Students thinking about their future can now apply for next semester's D!SCOVERY program. The D!SCOVERY program is for students who need help finding answers to the questions about the future that college raises. As many students enter college, they face questions about who they are, their gifts, what their purpose is and what major and career to ... [Read More…]

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Professor reflects on lament in new book

December 5, 2012 by Kyle Knapp

Dr. Glenn Pemberton has written a book titled Hurting with God addressing the need for Christians to be honest with God about their pain. Hurting with God, which was published in June of this year, focuses only on the lament psalms that make up 40 percent of the 150 psalms in the Bible. "When we look at the book of Psalms, most people think, 'Oh, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Faculty

WWW accepting applications for summer

December 5, 2012 by Kirsten Holman

Applications for World Wide Witness are officially due Jan. 14 for summer of 2013, but the application process has already begun. WWW provides ACU students with the opportunity to travel to other parts of the world and be ambassadors for Christ. World Wide Witness also sends students to places within the United States. Through these summer ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: WorldWide Witness

SA votes to give Edwards Hall recycling bins

December 5, 2012 by Josh Garcia

The Students' Association voted to provide recycling bins for Edwards Hall in their meeting Wednesday. Blair Agan, Edwards Hall representative, introduced the bill to Congress. Agan, sophomore communications and political science major from Lake Jackson, addressed the lack of recycling opportunities for Edwards residents with Area Coordinator ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Chapel, Edwards Hall, Recycling, SA

GATA spreading cheer to Phillipines

December 5, 2012 by Kara Stutesman

The women of GATA have undertaken Operation Christmas Child for the first time by putting shoeboxes together for children in the Philippines. Samaritan's Purse is the international relief association that puts on this program every year around Christmas time. By filling a shoebox with toys, one can provide Christmas gifts to a child in need. "The ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Christmas, Community Service, GATA

Fishing club prepares for bass-fishing event

December 5, 2012 by Price Bahcall

A one-day bass fishing tournament will take place Saturday between local Abilene collegiate fishing clubs and schools from out of town. The event is called the Big Country Collegiate Shoot-Out, and will take place at Lake Leon, which is 7-miles southeast of Eastland. The tournament will start  at 6:45 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. According to Ultimate ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

‘Tis the season to be shredding

December 5, 2012 by Samantha Sutherland

Many students share a common complaint that there is nothing to do in Abilene. But for those interested in picking up a new recreational sport, skateboarding beckons. "Skateboarding has always been there for me and I've never said I was bored," said Johnny Thornton, who has been skating for most of his life. "Bored people are going to be bored ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Features

Professors’ denominations: Far from ACU’s ideals

December 5, 2012 by Optimist Editorial Board

Find the opposing argument here: http://www.acuoptimist.com/2012/12/professors-denominations-diversity-academic-integrity-a-benefit/. Many students, professors, alumni and staff of ACU have expressed concerns with a possible change in current hiring criteria. Their concerns are well founded. By hiring non-Church of Christ faculty and staff, ACU ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: ACU, Faculty

Professors’ denominations: Diversity, academic integrity a benefit

December 5, 2012 by Optimist Editorial Board

Find the opposing argument here: http://www.acuoptimist.com/2012/12/professors-denominations-far-from-acus-ideals/. ACU's Church of Christ identity has been a significant influence on the university since it was founded in 1906. However, as times have changed, it seems beneficial for ACU to break from tradition slightly in order to accommodate ... [Read More…]

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Sing Song 2026 Awards Class Division:

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Sing Song 2026 Awards Women’s Division:

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The Optimist staff won several awards and competed at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association 2026 convention in Denton this weekend. Students participated in live contests and submitted work from the past year into the competition.Here are the results.- 1st place: Live print news writing, Ashley Henderson- 1st place: Live print sports writing, Roman Raffaeli- 2nd place: Live tv announcing, Zion Webb- 2nd place: Live news photo, Daniel Curd- 2nd place: Newscast, Optimist Staff- Honorable mention: Documentary (video), Makayla Clayton- 2nd place: Documentary, JMC documentary production class- 3rd place: General news, Callie Leverett- Honorable mention: General column, Zion Webb- Honorable mention: Sports reporting (video), Roman Raffaeli- Honorable mention: Live sports action photo, Daniel Curd- Honorable mention: General news video story, Ashley Henderson- Honorable mention: Photo illustrations (Daniel Curd & Optimist staffStudents also received awards for their work through KACU and ACUTV.- 1st place: In-depth news reporting (audio), Ashley Henderson- 1st place: General news audio story, Baylie Simon- 1st place: Live sports coverage (video), Roman Raffaeli & London Gray- 2nd place: Live sports coverage (video), Josiah Wonnell & Londyn Gray- 3rd place: General news audio story, Ashley Henderson- 2nd place: Sportscast (audio), Daisy Strine & Zion Webb- 3rd place: Sportscast (audio), Daisy Strine & Zion Webb- 3rd place: Feature reporting (audio), Baylie Simon- Honorable Mention: Feature reporting (audio), Josiah Wonnell#acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #studentmedia #tipa2026 ... See MoreSee Less

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Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process this weekend.Originally scheduled for last week, the start was delayed due to winter weather that brought snow and ice to campus. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete tasks assigned by their officers.To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #greeklife 📸: Daniel Curdacuoptimist.com/2026/02/gallery-clubs-begin-new-member-orientation-after-weather-delay/?fbclid=PA... ... See MoreSee Less

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