This summer, after backing out the previous year and reluctantly forking over a $100 registration fee, I competed in my first ever sprint distance triathlon. This weekend, I will be competing, and hopefully finishing, my second. Now, everyone knows that triathlons are made up of three separate events: the run, bike and swim. What I learned the ... [Read More…]
Three Abilene residents test positive for West Nile
The office of Environmental Health has reported three positive tests of West Nile Virus in Abilene residents. No Taylor County residents have tested positive for the virus since 2006 but these three and one other county resident may potentially just be the first of the year. The virus was first detected on August 1 when a routine test of area ... [Read More…]
Pulse expands to include sophomore class
Pulse, an on-campus scholarship program has added a sophomore section this year. During the last year, its first, Pulse served 100 randomly selected freshmen as a way to "check their pulse each week" and get insight into the student body. By the end of the year, students voiced a desire to continue involvement despite becoming sophomores. Dr. ... [Read More…]
Haikus: how the paper is made
Like haikus, an issue of the Optimist is put together following a strict set of rules. Unlike haikus, an issue of the Optimist requires much more than 17 syllables. This is my attempt at making journalism seem poetic. About a week before the paper is published, our Managing Editor, Marissa (pronounced with disgust), sends out story assignments to ... [Read More…]
College life approaching grad wakeup
My days are numbered. College is almost over and the real world is getting closer and closer. And it's not the kind where you get to drink and be sexually promiscuous with eight random roommates. It's the kind where a body running solely on Ramen drags itself from interview to interview before finding somewhere to spend the rest of your life. One ... [Read More…]
Senior designs Pura Vida for grand opening
An old space was renovated this summer to provide a new home to some of the city's hair stylists and spa specialists. Located on Campus Court in what was the Abilene Educational Supply, Pura Vida Salon and Spa opened its doors to existing clients on July 9. A grand opening on July 17 celebrated the new business and opened reservations to residents ... [Read More…]
Dead Day lives to see another Finals Week
After being removed for the spring semester, Dead Day has officially returned this fall to the finals week schedule. After reviewing data provided by the registrar, new provost Dr. Robert Rhodes, who began in July, made the decision to return to the previous finals week format with no changes. "The decision was to just return to what we did," ... [Read More…]
Former tennis coach, dean, provost honored
Former ACU tennis coach and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Dwain Hart was honored for his years of service to the university with an endowment in his name. The Hart Tennis Endowment Fund was created by a donation from an unnamed former tennis player. The fund must meet a few requirements before becoming official but Hart is excited ... [Read More…]
Classifieds: Lazy college student looking for intern
Description: I am looking for a hardworking, self-motivated student to serve as a Classwork Intern during Fall 2012 and assist in classwork and homework from the 16 hours of classes I will be taking. Classes will cover a range of subjects and intern will be expected to spend 3-5 hours each night on homework. Required experience: The ideal ... [Read More…]
Inconsistent weather toys with life
Dearest weather, While we have enjoyed the last year full of snow days spent out of class, sunny days spent in the pool and those few weeks in between of actual, decent weather. It is time to make up your mind. We simply can not take any more of your mother nature inconsistency. You fluctuate daily, if not hourly, leaving us to question the ... [Read More…]
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