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Video: Students’ Association Executive Office Interviews

April 12, 2011 by Brandon Tripp

The candidates for the three executive offices of the Students Association discuss their plans for the future of SA as they set for elections that run through Friday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFEGTCs9alQ Video/Editing by: Brandon Tripp ... [Read More…]

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Students’ Association Executive Office Interviews

April 12, 2011 by Brandon Tripp

The candidates for the three executive offices of the Students Association discuss their plans for the future of SA as they set for elections that run through Friday. Video/Editing by: Brandon Tripp ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Videos Tagged With: Archive, SA

League, players should negotiate

April 8, 2011 by Brandon Tripp

Litigation is now the most heard word in regards to the NFL and the NFLPA's labor dispute. That is because neither side has been able to work at the negotiating part of negotiations that were taking place a few short weeks ago. Now most fans have beef with both sides mostly because they threaten to ruin many a fall semester for NFL fans, but ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns Tagged With: NFL

Wildcats face Eastern New Mexico with conference tournament fast approaching

April 8, 2011 by Brandon Tripp

The Wildcats look to continue their recent roll in the Lone Star Conference this weekend against an Eastern New Mexico team that has struggled to score runs this season sitting in last place in runs scored for the year. ACU has managed to stay relevant in the conversation for the LSC Championship Tournament field. The Wildcats, currently in ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Baseball

Wildcats hire McCasland to replace Copeland as men’s head coach

March 30, 2011 by Brandon Tripp

Athletic Director Jared Mosley delivered good on his word when he said a new men's basketball coach would be in place before April 1.  Mosley introduced Grant McCasland as the program's new head coach on Wednesday. "We are very excited to have him on board," Mosley said. "He matched everything we were looking for in our next head ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Basketball

Video: ACU hires new men’s basketball coach

March 30, 2011 by Brandon Tripp

Athletic Director Jared Mosley delivered good on his word when he said a new men's basketball coach would be in place before April 1 on Wednesday when he introduced Grant McCasland as the program's new head coach. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqMri7t9F_8 Video/Editing by Brandon Tripp ... [Read More…]

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ACU hires new men’s basketball coach

March 30, 2011 by Brandon Tripp

Athletic Director Jared Mosley delivered good on his word when he said a new men's basketball coach would be in place before April 1 on Wednesday when he introduced Grant McCasland as the program's new head coach. Video/Editing by Brandon Tripp ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Archive, Basketball

Wildcats sweep Riverhawks in weekend series

March 30, 2011 by Brandon Tripp

The Wildcats were white-hot at the plate during a weekend sweep of the visiting Northeastern State Riverhawks. ACU recorded double-digit run totals in each of their three games scoring 13, 11, and 12 respectively after Coach Britt Bonneau switched around the defensive alignment for his Wildcats. "It was one of those weekends where we had to start ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Baseball

Wildcats run-ruled in in eight innings against Hilltoppers

March 25, 2011 by Brandon Tripp

The Wildcats, after taking two of three from Tarleton State over the weekend, were throttled by the St. Edwards University Hilltoppers, 24-11, on Tuesday night before entering a series against Northeastern State University this weekend. Pitching again proved to be the Wildcats undoing, the Hilltoppers rang up the ACU staff for 24 runs on just 25 ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Baseball

Wildcats take two of three from Texans

March 23, 2011 by Brandon Tripp

The Wildcats, after being swept by Angelo State two weekends ago, snapped a four-game losing streak winning two of three from rival Tarleston State in a Lone Star Conference showdown. Coach Bonneau's squad used a three-run eighth inning Friday night to pull out the 8-5 win over the Texans. The Wildcats were up early on Tarleton as they jumped out ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Baseball

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BREAKING NEWS: Josh Hamm is the new student body president and was elected with 90.1% of the votes. Luke Talley is the new student body vice president and was elected with 70.2% of the votes.

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BREAKING NEWS: Voting is open for the 103rd student body president and vice president. The voting will close on Friday at 3 p.m.

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The Optimist staff won several awards and competed at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association 2026 convention in Denton this weekend. Students participated in live contests and submitted work from the past year into the competition.Here are the results.- 1st place: Live print news writing, Ashley Henderson- 1st place: Live print sports writing, Roman Raffaeli- 2nd place: Live tv announcing, Zion Webb- 2nd place: Live news photo, Daniel Curd- 2nd place: Newscast, Optimist Staff- Honorable mention: Documentary (video), Makayla Clayton- 2nd place: Documentary, JMC documentary production class- 3rd place: General news, Callie Leverett- Honorable mention: General column, Zion Webb- Honorable mention: Sports reporting (video), Roman Raffaeli- Honorable mention: Live sports action photo, Daniel Curd- Honorable mention: General news video story, Ashley Henderson- Honorable mention: Photo illustrations (Daniel Curd & Optimist staffStudents also received awards for their work through KACU and ACUTV.- 1st place: In-depth news reporting (audio), Ashley Henderson- 1st place: General news audio story, Baylie Simon- 1st place: Live sports coverage (video), Roman Raffaeli & London Gray- 2nd place: Live sports coverage (video), Josiah Wonnell & Londyn Gray- 3rd place: General news audio story, Ashley Henderson- 2nd place: Sportscast (audio), Daisy Strine & Zion Webb- 3rd place: Sportscast (audio), Daisy Strine & Zion Webb- 3rd place: Feature reporting (audio), Baylie Simon- Honorable Mention: Feature reporting (audio), Josiah Wonnell#acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #studentmedia #tipa2026 ... See MoreSee Less

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Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process this weekend.Originally scheduled for last week, the start was delayed due to winter weather that brought snow and ice to campus. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete tasks assigned by their officers.To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #greeklife 📸: Daniel Curdacuoptimist.com/2026/02/gallery-clubs-begin-new-member-orientation-after-weather-delay/?fbclid=PA... ... See MoreSee Less

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