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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

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COVID-19 active cases on campus remain at relatively steady numbers with 10 cases and 43 quarantines Friday.

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Despite challenges posed by COVID-19, intramural sports are being offered for all students during the spring semester. Read more below:
https://acuoptimist.com/2021/02/intramural-activities-resume-flag-football-eyeing-return-after-spring-break/

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COVID-19 active cases on campus remain at relatively steady numbers with 10 cases and 43 quarantines Friday. Meanwhile, active cases continue to plummet in Taylor County with 726 active cases. ...

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Despite challenges posed by COVID-19, intramural sports are being offered for all students during the spring semester. Read more below: ...

Intramural activities resume; flag football eyeing return after spring break - Optimist

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Intramural sports are still in swing this semester, despite challenges posed by COVID-19. Last spring, intramurals were put on hold. In the fall, some intramurals were once again made available, albeit with COVID-safe restrictions. This spring, however, is going to be a return to more normal operati...
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