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Some students stay on campus for the holidays

November 29, 2014 by Elijah Evans

For many students, going home for Thanksgiving and Christmas break is a God-given right. But for many students, staying in Abilene for break is an immediate reality. Some students don't have enough money to return home, others live too far away and others are tied down by prior commitments in Abilene. Chris Cornell, a senior religious studies ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Christmas, Thanksgiving Break

Wildcats extend home record to 3-0 with win over EWU

November 27, 2014 by Collin Thompson

The women's basketball team defeated the Eastern Washington University Eagles, 79-72, Monday carried by double-digit scoring performances from four different players. More than 700 showed up to Moody Coliseum to watch as EWU gave the team a real challenge but came out on top. The Wildcats are 2-0 this season, outscoring their opponents by an ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Women's Basketball

Out with the alley, in with the elevator

November 26, 2014 by Tori Valdivia

The downstairs area of the Campus Center is saying goodbye to the bowling alley and hello to ACU's newest stomping grounds where students will be able to go and socialize with fellow Wildcats. "The bowling alley wasn't the most used place on campus, so we thought what if we repurposed that space and made all of that Student Life," said Kevin ... [Read More…]

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SAND hosts first Jingle Bell Jog 5K

November 25, 2014 by Kynzie Newman

The Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics will conduct its first Jingle Bell Jog at 9 a.m. Dec. 6 on the Lunsford Trail. SAND promotes professions in nutrition and serves students and the wider public by providing valid nutrition information and services. The group has a fall fundraiser each year, and this year it is transitioning from the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

JMC Network Sportscast November 22, 2014

November 24, 2014 by Optimist Staff

In this week's sportscast we recap the first games of the men's and women's basketball seasons as well as show the highlights from ACU football's thrilling 37-35 victory against Stephen F. Austin in it's last game of the season. Reporting by: Hannah Little and Daniel Zepeda Video/editing by: Brittney Johnson and Shera Niemirowski ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports, Videos Tagged With: Basketball, Men's Basketball, Sportscast, Wildcat Reign, Women's Basketball

Wentz career high not enough to knock off Duquesne

November 23, 2014 by Daniel Zepeda

Despite a career-high 31 points from 5'9" junior guard Parker Wentz, the men's basketball team was not able to overcome a hot second half shooting performance from Atlantic 10 conference member Duquesne University, falling at home, 102-81. "I thought our guys played hard," head coach Joe Golding said. "I thought our ball movement was a lot ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Men's Basketball

The Optimist Print Edition: 11.21.14

November 21, 2014 by Optimist Staff

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Filed Under: Print Edition Tagged With: Print Edition, Sing Song, Springboard

Editorial Cartoon: Break the Internet NASA

November 20, 2014 by Ben Todd

NASA hopes to generate public interest in their missions. Daily Doodle Dosage by Ben Todd ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Editorial Cartoons Tagged With: Cartoon

Images of Aging contest begins

November 20, 2014 by Callie Oliver

The Gerontology Center has begun taking submissions for their annual Images of Aging contest. All current ACU students are encouraged to submit an original photo for the contest. There are three categories open for submission: color, black and white and mobile. The photo must contain a person who is 60 years or older. Winners of the contest ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Gerontology Center, Images of Aging

Shinnery Review converting to online publication

November 20, 2014 by Kynzie Newman

The Shinnery Review is taking small steps to transition its way to a completely online publication. The Shinnery Review is ACU's literary magazine, annually publishing student poetry, photography, short stories and artwork. It also facilitates workshops and poetry readings and brings distinguished literary figures to campus. Maggie Marshall, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Shinnery Review

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