Amber Chavez, Author at The Optimist

Students, staff and community members gather for annual MLK march

January 21, 2019 by Amber Chavez and Avery Teichmann

On Monday afternoon, ACU students, staff and community members gathered for the annual march celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Video by Amber Chavez and Avery Teichman. https://youtu.be/e2SU4ytyF8s ... [Read More…]

Despite snowy weather, Abilene Holiday Market experiences high turnout

December 8, 2018 by Amber Chavez and Abbey Lee

The craft fair featured over 50 vendors, live music and food. Video by Amber Chavez & Abbey Lee. https://youtu.be/CleDlX-6d04 ... [Read More…]

Optimist Newscast – December 7, 2018

December 7, 2018 by Amber Chavez

Hannah Macune brings the latest in campus news. https://youtu.be/FF4IVyY1QXY ... [Read More…]

Optimist Newscast – November 30, 2018

November 30, 2018 by Amber Chavez

Mariana Cedillo brings the latest in campus news. https://youtu.be/Clu9lByjpEs ... [Read More…]

The Adam Dorrel Show #11 – 2018

November 17, 2018 by Amber Chavez and Max Preston

Grant, Max and Coach Dorrel recap last week's win against the Houston Baptist Bearkats – their first since 1983 – and preview their last game of the season against Central Arkansas. Marlow Davis speaks with defensive tackle Dante Hibbert and tight end Cody Ennis about their senior year at ACU. https://youtu.be/y0BOpRQIsXU ... [Read More…]

Optimist Sportscast – November 16, 2018

November 16, 2018 by Amber Chavez and Max Preston

Sports Director Max Preston brings the latest in ACU sports. https://youtu.be/fzsXri4V_NY ... [Read More…]

Optimist Newscast – November 16, 2018

November 16, 2018 by Amber Chavez

Mariana Cedillo brings the latest in campus news. https://youtu.be/ik4QiMlhk8w ... [Read More…]

An expensive wedding doesn’t make it special

November 15, 2018 by Amber Chavez

Let’s be real. I know a lot of students are going to get married while at ACU or right after graduation. We can talk honestly here. We’re all in this together. Say it with me. Weddings. Cost. Too. Much. Money. According to The Wedding Report, the average cost of a wedding in the U.S. was almost $26,000 in 2017. In the Austin-Round Rock area, ... [Read More…]

Fire destroys Reporter-News roof, displaces staff

November 15, 2018 by Lauren Franco and Amber Chavez

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fptc3_fJRtE Dozens of firefighters responded to a fire that destroyed the roof of the Abilene Reporter-News building in downtown and forced the newspaper's staff to evacuate. John Burnett, Abilene Fire Department deputy chief, said it is too early to determine the cause of the fire and the extent of damages. ... [Read More…]

The Adam Dorrel Show #10 – 2018

November 10, 2018 by Amber Chavez and Max Preston

Grant, Max and Coach recap last week's nail-biting win against Northwestern State and preview the upcoming game against Sam Houston State. ACU Athletics Video Coordinator Seth Wilson mics up assistant coaches Josh Lamberson and Tremaine Jackson for an inside look at Wildcat practice. https://youtu.be/FwLAAXSbAR4 ... [Read More…]