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Campus, local events honor victims

January 26, 2013 by Gabi Powell

Across the university, ACU organizations and events gathered to remember and reflect on those injured and affected by Friday's car accident. The crowd in Moody Coliseum stopped for a moment of silence prior to the women's basketball game versus Angelo State on Saturday night. In light of the tragedy that struck ACU Friday night, John Earle, a ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Highway 36 Accident

ACU officials conduct press conference about students’ car accident

January 26, 2013 by JP Festa

President Phil Schubert and Director of Public Relations Grant Rampy comment on the fatal car accident involving six ACU students. Sunday night at 9 P.M., a devotion will be held for those affected by the fatal car accident. Video/editing by: Denzil Lim, JP Festa ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Archive, Highway 36 Accident, Phil Schubert

Students honor crash victims with silence, prayer before baptism

January 26, 2013 by Lucius Patenaude

Students celebrating the baptism of Ad/PR major Janice Chong pause to reflect on the ACU students involved in the last night's car crash that resulted in the death of Lindsey Smith, Ad/PR major from New Braunfels. Video/editing by: Lucius Patenaude ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Archive, Highway 36 Accident

One student confirmed dead in car crash

January 26, 2013 by Mark Smith

One ACU junior, Lindsey Smith, 20 from New Braunfels, is confirmed dead in a head-on collision on TX-36 near Abilene Regional Airport at 8:21 p.m. Friday. Five other ACU students in the pickup truck were taken to Hendrick Medical Center. Injuries range from mild to severe, but none are life-threatening. The driver of the other pickup truck also ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase Tagged With: Highway 36 Accident

Video: Student dies in accident, five injured

January 26, 2013 by Taylor Langston

20-year-old Lindsey Smith, junior from New Braunfels, was pronounced dead on the scene after a head-on collision on TX-36 near Abilene Regional Airport at 8:21 p.m. Friday. Five other ACU students in the pickup truck were taken to Hendrick Medical Center. Injuries range from mild to severe, but none are life-threatening. The driver of the other ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Videos Tagged With: Highway 36 Accident

Student dies in accident, five injured

January 26, 2013 by Taylor Langston

20-year-old Lindsey Smith, junior from New Braunfels, was pronounced dead on the scene after a head-on collision on TX-36 near Abilene Regional Airport at 8:21 p.m. Friday. Five other ACU students in the pickup truck were taken to Hendrick Medical Center. Injuries range from mild to severe, but none are life-threatening. The driver of the other ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Videos Tagged With: Archive, Highway 36 Accident

Police Log: Jan. 15 – Jan. 22, 2013

January 25, 2013 by Optimist Staff

Weekly Highlight Report: 01/15/2013 2:30 p.m. THEFT (NON-VEHICLE) Mabee Business Building: COBA staff reported the theft of an Apple TV device taken sometime during the holidays from Mabee Business Building room 217. 01/16/2013 HIT AND RUN Nelson Hall Lot: A student reported his 2012 Chevy Cruze had been struck by an unknown vehicle whose ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Police Log Tagged With: ACU Police, Campus Crime

The Optimist Print Edition: 01.25.13

January 25, 2013 by Optimist Staff

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MACCC, students fighting flu

January 25, 2013 by Kirsten Holman

The flu season is at its peak and many students have already suffered the consequences. It was a rough first week back at school for Rebecca Fowler, junior English major from Coppell, who contracted the flu on Jan. 14, the day school started. Her fever lasted for three days and she remained contagious for another. She is still recovering and has a ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Flu, Health

Den closes, Starbucks renovation plans ahead

January 25, 2013 by Gabi Powell

Campus begins New Year resolutions of its own, as students bid adieu to the Den and await Starbucks upgrades. Anthony Williams, chief business services officer, said though details are not concrete, the Brown Library Starbucks can expect to see the start of its makeover this summer. "No dramatic updates," Williams said. "I think we have an ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Brown Library, Campus Dining

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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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