Two students on campus are looking to start a co-ed social club on campus an call it Alpha Kai Alpha. The club is the brainchild of Ashlyn Lovell, senior agribusiness major from Clyde, and Tori Tucker, senior social studies teaching major, from Elk Grove, California. Lovell currently serves as the club's president and Tucker serves as the ... [Read More…]
ACU Lighthouse hosts pro-life event on campus
On Sunday evening, ACU Lighthouse took part in a annual nationwide, pro-life demonstration known as LifeChain. The demonstration on campus was one of three which occurred in Abilene, said Kevin Pantoja, junior, management, finance and accounting major from Roscoe, Texas and president of ACU Lighthouse. "It's a silent prayer and protest event ... [Read More…]
Students, faculty, dignitaries attend Leipzig opening
The university officially opened its newly purchased Study Abroad location in Leipzig on Tuesday evening. The Leipzig villa is the first international property the university has purchased for Study Abroad purposes. The grand opening was attended by Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, Dr. Robert Rhodes, provost, and Stephen ... [Read More…]
Attendees enjoy first Homecoming tailgate on campus
Students, faculty and alumni took part in the first on campus Homecoming tailgate. Attendees partook in a plethora of recreational and food options. ... [Read More…]
Gutenberg celebration honors three alumni
The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication honored three alumni at the 25th annual Gutenberg Celebration. The event was attended by JMC majors, minors and faculty. ... [Read More…]
Repeal the Jones Act – for Puerto Rico and the good of America
You may have heard recently that our esteemed president granted a 10-day waiver to the island of Puerto Rico from the "Jones Act" while declining to permanently exempt the island from the outdated regulation. The "Jones Act" refers to Merchant Marine Act of 1920 which requires that all maritime shipping between U.S. ports be done by ships which ... [Read More…]
Wildcat Stadium sees first Homecoming
The first Homecoming game to be played at Wildcat Stadium will have a sold-out crowd. ACU Sports announced Tuesday afternoon that all tickets have been sold for the Saturday game against Southeastern Louisiana University at 2:00 p.m. Alumni can first participate in the carnival in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center gyms and on the ... [Read More…]
Mabee Hall hosts Homecoming dance
Mabee Hall will host a homecoming dance for all students on Saturday evening, following the homecoming football game. The dance is a result of the theme Mabee hall has adopted. The hall draws its thematic inspiration from The Jungle Book, with credit for the theme going to Khamisie Green, the resident director of Mabee Hall. "The main idea is ... [Read More…]
Optimist Print Edition 10.13.17
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Chief Ellison applauds newest Texas Title IX law
On Jan. 1, Senate Bill 969 will go into effect in Texas. Senate Bill 969 requires that schools not take disciplinary action against students who have committed a minor crime, such as underage drinking, if they are reporting any incident involving sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence or stalking. While the university has had this ... [Read More…]