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	2020-2021 ACU Optimist Staff

		EDITORIAL BOARD (editboard@acuoptimist.com) Owen Simpson \| Editor in Chief (editor@acuoptimist.com) Dillon Daniel \| Managing Editor Sydney Varner \| Assistant Managing Editor Owen Simpson \| Sports Director Tavian Miles \| Sports Videographer; Sports Reporter Riley Fisher \| Chief Photographer; Social Media Director Alyssa High \| Opinions Editor OPTIMIST STAFF (staff@acuoptimist.com) Emily Shafer \| Video Director; Newscast Producer Leah Fikes \| Copy Editor Emily Perryman \| Graphic Designer Allie Jones \| Staff Reporter; Staff Photographer Andrew Norsworthy \| Staff Reporter Jamon Nelson \| Staff Reporter Carrie Johnston \| Assistant Sports Director Avery Jackson \| Sports Reporter Jalen Garrett \| Sports Reporter Madi Miller \| Sports Reporter David Mitchell \| Staff Photographer Ryland Mallett \| Staff Photographer FACULTY Kenneth Pybus – Faculty Adviser Cade White – Visuals Adviser Celeste Kinkade – Marketing & Advertising
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"I’ve seen a lot of posts talking about how you shouldn’t block people on social media or quit being friends with people because of who they voted for, but I don’t believe that is true at all." Read more from Opinions Editor Alyssa High below:
https://acuoptimist.com/2020/11/you-dont-have-to-be-friends-with-those-who-vote-against-your-rights/

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The university continues to witness a steady increase in active COVID-19 cases with 76 confirmed cases Monday.

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4 days ago

"I’ve seen a lot of posts talking about how you shouldn’t block people on social media or quit being friends with people because of who they voted for, but I don’t believe that is true at all." Read more from Opinions Editor Alyssa High below: ...

You don't have to be friends with those who vote against your rights - Optimist

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You don’t have to be friends with people who vote against your rights, even on social media. Throughout this election, I’ve seen a lot of posts talking about how you shouldn’t block people on social media or quit being friends with people because of who they voted for, but I don’t believe th...

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6 days ago

UChorale and A Cappella have partnered to record a virtual Christmas performance. Read more below: ...

UChorale and A Cappella ring in Christmas spirit with virtual performances - Optimist

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To ring in the Christmas spirt despite COVID-19, A Cappella and UChorale will record songs releasing in early December. Christmas Vespers is a joint performance of the orchestra and choir groups. Due to Christmas Vespers not being put on this year, the choir department has found the solution of reco...

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