When I first stepped into The Optimist newsroom, I was a curious, anxious and passionate 18-year-old. I barely spoke during story pitch meetings and nervously awaited feedback from my editors. By the end of the year, I stepped into a new role: the leading voice of the publication. Now, as a 20-year-old graduating senior, I have spent the past ... [Read More…]
Police log: Student reports off-campus assault, case referred to APD for prosecution
5/5/2026 0840 hrs. Theft, Smith Adams Hall Lot A student reported their scooter was stolen from the bike racks at Smith Adams Hall. The investigation is ongoing, and there is video of the incident, but the suspect has not been identified. 5/5/2026 0820 hrs. Suspicious Vehicle, Adjunct Area ACUPD responded to reports of a suspicious ... [Read More…]
Police log: Student reports laundry theft in Dillard
4/24/2026 1500 hrs. Burglary of Motor Vehicle, Edwards Hall Lot An unknown suspect took property from an unlocked vehicle parked in Edwards Hall Lot. A report for BMV was taken. 4/22/2026 1500 hrs. Theft, Dillard Hall A student reported someone stealing their laundry from the laundry room in Dillard Hall. The person was contacted and ... [Read More…]
Police log: Grounds employee damages car while weed-eating
4/16/2026 1145 hrs. Accident, Smith Adams Hall Lot A student backed into another student’s vehicle in the Smith Adams Parking Lot. ACUPD responded and took a private party accident report. 4/16/2026 0915 hrs. Fraud, ACU Main Campus A suspect passed a fraudulent check with an ACU account number to another individual. The investigation ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Ko Jo Kai, Trojans take first place in 70th annual intramural rodeo
The Agricultural and Environmental Sciences club led its 70th annual intramural rodeo on Thursday at the Taylor Telecom Arena. The women competed in ribbon run, cow sorting, and goat tying, and the men competed in wild sheep milking, double mugging, and steer saddling. Students could also sign up for steer riding. This year, fraternity and sorority ... [Read More…]
Police log: Suspects issued citations for bike theft
4/14/2026 1450 hrs. Theft, Smith Adams Hall ACUPD responded to reports of 2 suspects stealing bicycles from Smith Adams Hall. The suspects were located a short time later in possession of the stolen bicycles. The bicycles were recovered and the suspects issued citations for theft and were trespassed from ACU properties. 4/13/2026 1130 hrs. ... [Read More…]
‘Courting’ earns best picture at 22nd annual FilmFest
The student-created film, Courting, won best picture at the 22nd annual FilmFest Awards Gala on Friday. Students received awards in eleven individual categories and two overall film categories. Abbey Monroe, junior multimedia major from Prospect, Kentucky, worked on five films, and she directed, produced and edited Courting. She also won best ... [Read More…]
Police log: ACUPD responds to traffic accident involving golf cart, SUV
4/6/2026 2230 hrs. Medical, Smith Adams Hall ACUPD responded to a medical call along with AFD and EMS. The subject was transported to the hospital. 4/6/2026 1630 hrs. Traffic Accident, Campus Court ACUPD responded to a traffic accident involving a golf cart and SUV at the intersection of Campus Court and EN 18th ST. Only minor ... [Read More…]
Kirk Goodwin Run to raise more than $30,000 to benefit COBA staff member
The Fraternity of Galaxy’s Kirk Goodwin Run is expected to raise over $30,000–more than three times what was raised last year–with the proceeds benefiting COBA staff member Jasmine McCabe-Gossett. Each year, the club chooses an individual to support financially and then organizes a community run to raise money. Galaxy will lead its 43rd annual ... [Read More…]
Police log: Staff member reports identity theft involving student loan
3/29/2026 0400 hrs. Alcohol Incident, Bullock Hall ACUPD responded to reports of an intoxicated student in Bullock Hall. The student was found to be under the influence of alcohol and underage. The student was released to ACU staff and referred to the Dean of Students for the alcohol violation. 3/26/2026 1100 hrs. Fraudulent Use of ... [Read More…]
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