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Some students remain in quarantine during online shift

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Although the last day of in-person instruction was on Nov. 24, some students still remain in quarantine. Because of this, the Student Opportunities, Advocacy and Resources team (SOAR) is working with students who need assistance while they are in quarantine and away from friends and family. Lyndi Felan, SOAR coordinator, said that students we ... [Read More…]

The holidays should not be “cancelled”

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Celebrating holidays during this year has been quite the controversial topic. While at the height of the COVID-19 scare, it was almost the herd mindset that celebrations such as the Fourth of July were not going to be enjoyed as they had in the past, if at all. Local, state and federal governments recommended the nation to be as secluded as ... [Read More…]

Provost committee reviewing general education curriculum

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The general education and university requirements for students are going under review for the first time since its last revision in 2015. This change is coming after faculty approval for new undergraduate student learning outcomes earlier this year. "After the faculty approved new undergraduate student learning outcomes in the spring, it was ... [Read More…]

Prayer program organized to connect alumni and students

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A new program created by the Alumni Association called "Wildcats United in Prayer" has been created to connect alumni and students through prayer. Craig Fisher, associate vice president for advancement and alumni, said that the goal for this program is to allow for another avenue for alumni and students to be connected directly. "What our ... [Read More…]

My case for being pro-life

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By writing this I know I am putting myself on thin ice. As a straight, white, unmarried male with no children of my own, I understand that I do not have much of a leg to stand on in today’s society when arguing the case against being pro-choice. However, I want to propose that maybe there is a way to approach being pro-life while still ... [Read More…]

Election 2020: Editors make their predictions for the presidential race

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Members of the Optimist Editorial Board have individually written their electoral college predictions for the upcoming presidential election. A prediction is not an endorsement for a candidate, as the Optimist will not endorse a presidential candidate in the upcoming 2020 election. ACU Optimist 2020 Presidential Election Predictions Owen ... [Read More…]

Pledging delayed to spring semester

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Pledging schedules for fraternities and sororities have been delayed to next semester with rushing scheduled to conclude prior to the end of the fall semester. In two separate emails sent to the presidents of each sorority and fraternity, Robin McPherson, senior coordinator of fraternities and sororities, gave respective schedules showing a ... [Read More…]

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