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The ever-nearing headlights

March 6, 2014 by Mandy Lambright

It's finally March again, which typically means three things for me: college basketball has commandeered my television until April, baseball has once again graced this great country with its presence and my pasty-white legs will finally get to see the sun again. This year is much the same as years past (although the weather is putting a damper ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Opinion Tagged With: Senior Column, Seniors

Saying goodbye to black and white

December 5, 2013 by Mandy Lambright

After five wonderfully hectic semesters, my time at the Optimist has come to a close. Walking into the newsroom three years ago, I couldn't have fathomed the impact this magical institution would have on my life. This place is my home and leaving it is like leaving a small piece of me behind. I have come a long way since the mild-mannered, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Opinion Tagged With: Optimist, Senior Column

Snapchat out of it

November 5, 2013 by Mandy Lambright

Let's all just take a moment to acknowledge a disease that is weaving its way into the very fabric of this ever-so-sacred community. At the turn of every corner on campus, one is likely to find students in a zombie-like state, unaware of their own surroundings, running into people, walls, trees and that one stray cobblestone jutting up out of the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Opinion Tagged With: Social Media

Photo Gallery: ACU Theatre Homecoming musical – ‘Les Misérables’

October 18, 2013 by Mandy Lambright

The ACU theatre department performs "Les Misérables" for the 2013 Homecoming musical. [flickr album=72157636676702344 num=112 size=Square] All photos by Mandy Lambright ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: Homecoming, Theatre

ACU teaches the value of friends

October 18, 2013 by Mandy Lambright

I have accumulated a lot of wisdom from this great university over the past five years. I will walk away from these hallowed halls, not only with a degree, but also with valuable life lessons. I have learned in my time here at ACU that age is only a number and not everyone graduates in four years. Some people just need a little extra time to ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Opinion Tagged With: ACU

Crushed by @anonymity

October 10, 2013 by Mandy Lambright

It's time we had a serious conversation about the Twitter epidemic plaguing our university: ACU Crushes. Now, don't get me wrong. I'm all for social media. I think it's the bee's knees, the cream of the crop and the cheese to America's macaroni. But seriously? With all of the unnecessary ACU Twitter parodies flying around (I'm talking to you, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Opinion Tagged With: Social Media

Photo Gallery: Bid Night 2013

October 2, 2013 by Mandy Lambright

Pledging kicked off with Bid Night Friday evening and lasted until early Saturday morning. More than 400 students are pledging social clubs this semester. [flickr album=72157636090503213 num=32 size=Square] All photos by Mandy Lambright, Chief Photographer ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Photo Galleries Tagged With: Bid Night, Photo Gallery

Thoughts from a true Rangers fan

September 17, 2013 by Mandy Lambright

It is officially that point in the semester. I can often be found in the newsroom, curled up on the floor in the fetal position, rocking back and forth and wishing for brighter days. I am losing hair, losing sleep and losing motivation. No, I'm not referring to the stress associated with my (often futile) attempt to balance classes and work ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Opinion Tagged With: Baseball, MLB

Fool-proof tips for getting the girl

September 3, 2013 by Mandy Lambright

It's a new school year full of fresh faces. You know what that means: new relationships will be popping up like wildflowers. All of the single kids are on the prowl, looking to get some "ring by spring" action. For those of us that didn't find our soul mates during Welcome Week (I'm talking to you, attached-at-the-hip, head-over-heels-in-love ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Opinion Tagged With: Campus Life

Photo Gallery: Wildcats defeat Concordia 84-6

September 2, 2013 by Mandy Lambright

The Wildcats made an impressive debut as a Div. I football team with their 84-6 win over the the Concordia Hornets. [flickr album= 72157635334189179 num=32 size=Square] Optimist photos by Mandy Lambright and Paige Otway ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Photo Galleries, Sports Tagged With: Football

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Sing Song 2021 will undergo major changes to comply with COVID-19 health and safety regulations. Read more below:
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Tyler officials have located the body of 21-year-old Corbin Stiefer, a senior history major from Tyler, who had been missing since Jan. 6. Read more below:
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Sing Song 2021 will undergo major changes to comply with COVID-19 health and safety regulations. Read more below: ...

Sing Song 2021 to ban sets, significantly limit act capacity - Optimist

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Sing Song, which has been delayed until April 22-24 at the Paramount Theatre, will undergo major changes in 2021 to follow health and safety guidelines due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A minimum of eight and a maximum of 16 participants will be allowed in each act. This max number pales in comp...
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Students gathered in Galaxy Park Wednesday evening for a candlelight vigil celebrating the life of senior history major Corbin Stiefer. See more photos from our gallery below: ...

Gallery: Community remembers Corbin Stiefer with candlelight vigil - Optimist

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Students gathered in Galaxy Park Wednesday evening for a candlelight vigil celebrating the life of senior history major Corbin Steifer.
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