As the semester moves forward, you will see articles published by the Optimist Editorial Board. Such pieces are not indicative of one persons opinion, but rather a combination of opinions and beliefs of the Optimist Editorial Board. We felt it was beneficial for you to get to know us each individually before you hear our voice ... [Read More…]
ACU prepares to kick off 100th season at SMU
The Wildcats will aim for redemption during their 2021 season after a rocky and challenging 2020 season. In 2020, the Wildcats finished the season 1-5 with their only win on the road at Mercer. They also faced multiple game cancelations and postponements due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now with the 2020 season in the past, head coach Adam ... [Read More…]
Student filmmakers aim to film feature film over summer break
Both ACU students and recent alumni are teaming up to do one of the most ambitious things to do as a young filmmaker: Creating a full-length feature film, with all production happening over the summer. At the helm of this project are Brody Jasso, a sophomore acting and musical theatre major from Snyder, and Braden Garner, a junior liberal ... [Read More…]
A Veggie-Tale: Students waltz with potatoes for Chapel credit
If one were to walk into Cullen Auditorium on a Tuesday at 11:20 a.m., they would be surprised to see college students singing along with Larry the Cucumber and laughing at a joke made by Bob the Tomato. So, why are students so interested in watching a show from the late-90's and early-2000's about talking produce telling bible stories? To ... [Read More…]
Student to run for City Council seat against ACU alumnus
After a crazy year of elections in 202o, the Abilene 2021 city council elections are now just around the corner. Running for reelection in the first seat of Abilene City Council is incumbent Shane Price, an ACU alumnus. Running against him is ACU student Stephen Hunt. Hunt, 26, a sophomore psychology major originally from Evansville, ... [Read More…]
The COVID-19 vaccine isn’t as scary as you think
After a year filled with controversy regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the debate has now seemed to shift towards whether a person should receive the COVID-19 vaccine. With all the controversy and discussion surrounding the vaccine, there are still many people receiving the vaccine. I am one of those people. I'm not going to lie; I was pretty ... [Read More…]
ACU to distribute more vaccines throughout the community
The university has restarted the COVID-19 vaccine distribution process after it was put on hold for weeks due to a lack of access to vaccine doses. On April 8, ACU president Dr. Phil Schubert announced that the university's Medical and Counseling Care Clinic would receive 1,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine to distribute throughout the community. ... [Read More…]
Football continues to prepare for 2021 season in spring football game
The offense proved to beat defense on Friday during ACU's annual Purple vs. White spring football scrimmage, with the offense outscoring the defense, 54-49. Both quarterbacks for the Wildcats had strong showings in this spring game. Junior Peyton Mansell was 11 of 14 in passing, throwing for 182 yards and one touchdown, while sophomore Stone ... [Read More…]
The Wildcats’ historic season could impact basketball program for years to come
What seems to be impossible can always become possible whenever March Madness rolls around, and ACU was of those teams that did the impossible. By doing what they do best, they were able to take down the University of Texas, a Final Four favorite, and earn ACU's most historic win to date. The game itself was historic. This game was ACU's ... [Read More…]
ACU falls to Loyola Chicago as 2020-2021 season comes to a close
The women's basketball team found themselves struggling to make shots from the field as they lost their last game at the Women's Basketball Invitational to the Ramblers, 74-55. With the loss, the Wildcats finished the WBI 0-3. While this was not the outcome head coach Julie Goodenough wanted, she hopes her team learned a lot over those last ... [Read More…]
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