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Feeding frenzy: Sharky’s continues to attract students

April 19, 2013 by Mark Smith

Emily Teel, sophomore art major from Abilene, sees her friends every time she's at work. Teel works at Sharky's Burrito Co., the popular build-your-own-burrito restaurant located near the Abilene Christian University campus. One of the few burrito places in Abilene, it is frequented by many students from ACU and Hardin-Simmons University, as well ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Features Tagged With: Around Abilene

Kim Jong-un picking unecessary fights

April 19, 2013 by Optimist Editorial Board

In 1948, a political disagreement in Korea caused a split between North and South. When the communist regime of the North attempted to conquer the right-wing South, the United Nations, led by the US, stepped in to stop the spread of communism. With hostility, North Korea has resented the intervention ever since. Just as permeable Western culture ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: World News

Letters from a disgruntled American traveler abroad

April 19, 2013 by Marissa Jones

To the woman who tried to pickpocket me: When I stepped on that busy metro, I'll admit I took no notice of you. You were pretty unassuming which could've made you effective. And I don't want to be too harsh or critical but you really did blow it. There are some things in life that don't make sense: color blind fashion designers, teachers who hate ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns Tagged With: Study Abroad

Sleep more important than study

April 19, 2013 by Lindsay Palmer

It's getting to the end of the school year and stress levels are high. You are struggling to go to classes, you've forgotten you need chapel credits, you have too much homework to do and not enough time. It's getting to the point where many people pull all nighter or stay up to finish homework in preparation for their final exams. But is losing ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns

‘Cats battle TSU for top spot in LSC

April 18, 2013 by Edward Isaacs

First place in the Lone Star Conference will be up for grabs this weekend when the 'Cats travel to Stephenville to take on the Tarleton State University Texans. The Wildcats will play a four-game series that could determine the regular season conference champion. The weekend match-up begins Friday at 3 p.m. and continues on Saturday with a 2 p.m. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports Tagged With: Baseball

Wildcats dismantle the War Hawks

April 18, 2013 by Brittney Johnson

Wednesday, the Wildcats played one last match to end their regular season. Both the men's and women's team challenged McMurry, our neighbors down the road, and did not break a sweat as they landed the Warhawks. The women's team didn't take long to claim their victory, as some matches took only 45 minutes. In singles, three matches were 6-0 ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Tennis

Renner playing 18 holes with God

April 18, 2013 by Matthew Sloan

In the Lone Star Conference Championships, Corbin Renner made a furious charge up the leaderboard in the final round for an impressive second place finish. Despite the pressure of an individual sport, the course is one of the places Renner finds peace. "When I am out on the golf course it is a lot of free time to grow in my spiritual life and see ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Golf

‘Cats swept by ASU on the road

April 18, 2013 by Jimmy Isbell

After a sweep last weekend of Cameron University, the Abilene Christian softball team was dealt a sweep of their own from Angelo State Tuesday evening. The Rambelles won both games by scores of 6-2 and 5-1, snapping a three-game win streak. The Wildcats dropped their season and Lone Star Conference records to 24-22 and 8-12. Defending LSC Player ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Softball

Teams to split up, take talents to two meets

April 18, 2013 by Daniel Zepeda

Six members of ACU's track and field team will travel to Walnut, Calif. this weekend for the 55th running of the Mt. SAC Relays. Seniors Baptiste Kerjean, Amanda Ouedraogo, Chloe Susset, Ayesha Rumble and Banjo Jaiyesimi will travel to the golden state to represent ACU. Freshman Xavier King will also join the seniors for the competition. The rest ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Track and field

COBA, JMC faculty to lead trip to New York City

April 18, 2013 by Josh Garcia

COBA and JMC majors will have the opportunity to spend next semester’s fall break in New York City. David Swearingen, executive in residence of the college of business administration, led a group of about 20 COBA majors to New York City during spring break two years ago. Swearingen was formerly the vice president of corporate communications for ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Archive, COBA, JMC

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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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