The Optimist
  • Home
  • About
    • Advertise
    • Policies
    • Staff Contacts
    • Jobs
  • News
  • Sports
  • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Editorials
  • Multimedia
    • Photo Galleries
    • Videos
  • Features
  • Print Edition
    • The Pessimist
    • Special Projects
  • Police Log
  • Classifieds
You are here: Home / Michael Freeman

JMC Network Sportscast October 22, 2008

October 22, 2008 by Michael Freeman

The Journalism and Mass Communication Department at Abilene Christian University presents their JMC Network Sportscast. Today's top stories include the ACU Football game against Texas A&M this past Saturday, the ACU Cross Country Teams meet in Arkansas for the Chili Pepper Festival, the ACU Track and Field Banquet and the most recent women's ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports, Videos Tagged With: Archive, Sportscast

Record turnout for mobile voting

October 22, 2008 by Michael Freeman

By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Election Day is scheduled for Nov. 4, but some ACU students wanted to cast their ballots early in the Campus Center Monday afternoon. Forty-nine students, faculty and staff members lined up to vote in the five mobile voting booths that were available from 10 a.m. to noon. Monday's voter turnout dwarfed the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Special Projects Tagged With: Election 2008

ACU wins Division II showdown against West Texas A&M 52-35: Football team keeps undefeated season alive, improves to 7-0

October 17, 2008 by Michael Freeman

By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor The Wildcats took their midterm Saturday night, and they passed the test with flying colors. No. 3 ACU defeated No. 4 West Texas A&M 52-35 at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium in Canyon in front of a crowd of 19,380. The win kept the Wildcats' perfect record intact as they improved to 7-0 on the season and 3-0 in the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Football

Eyes on the Presidency: Students gather, react to debate

October 17, 2008 by Michael Freeman

By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Nearly three dozen students attended a presidential debatewatching party in The Grove apartment clubhouse Wednesday night, sparking student cheers and jeers, but few changed minds. As the final debate between Republican Sen. John McCain and Democratic Sen. Barack Obama got under way, the students intently ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Special Projects Tagged With: Election 2008

‘Prairie Home’ brings classic show to Moody

October 17, 2008 by Michael Freeman

By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor A Prairie Home Companion, a public radio program with a national audience of more than 4 million listeners, will broadcast live from Moody Coliseum Saturday at 5 p.m. "It's the biggest thing to ever happen to KACU," said Terri Peterson, KACU-FM membership director and business manager. "This is the most ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

GAME BLOG: No. 3 ACU v.s. No. 4 West Texas A&M: ACU beats WTAMU 52-35

October 17, 2008 by Michael Freeman

By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Abilene Christian - 52, West Texas A&M - 35 GAME OVER End of Fourth Quarter (ACU wins) ACU Malone takes a knee Penalty - Personal Foul on WT, ball on WT 35 ACU Chancey Campbell run to ACU 50 ACU Chancey Campbell run to ACU 39 ACU Chancey Campbell run to ACU 36 ACU Chancey Campbell run to ACU 36, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Football

JMC Network Sportscast October 15, 2008

October 15, 2008 by Michael Freeman

The Journalism and Mass Communication Department at Abilene Christian University presents their JMC Network Sportscast. Today's top stories include last weekend's football game against San Angelo State, the women's soccer Lone Star Conference game and the woman's volleyball game against San Angelo State. Hosted by Michael Freeman and Kimberly ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports, Videos Tagged With: Archive, Sportscast

Purple and White Flight: Balloon release aims to promote programs

October 15, 2008 by Michael Freeman

By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Flashes of purple and white briefly dotted Monday afternoon's gray overcast sky as ACU TRiO members released more than 700 balloons into the air. The purple and white balloons took flight as part of the third annual Columbus Day balloon release in front of Moody Coliseum, which was meant to endorse TRiO and its ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

Missions, dedication to students defines life

October 15, 2008 by Michael Freeman

By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor Known for his scrupulous teaching style and passion for medical mission work, Dr. John C. Little, professor emeritus of biology, played an integral part in shaping and guiding students' lives during his 35 years at ACU. Little passed away Oct. 7 in Abilene after a long battle with leukemia. He was 71. "He was ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

From Wall Street to Campus Court: Weak economy may impact ACU community

October 10, 2008 by Michael Freeman

By Michael Freeman, Managing Editor The U.S. stock market has ridden a roller coaster of ups and downs in the past year - from the record-high Dow Jones industrial average closing price of 14,198.10 last October to the 777-point drop Sept. 29, the worst single-day drop ever. The recent turmoil on Wall Street has not only been felt locally, but ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • …
  • 15
  • Next Page »
You are here: Home / Michael Freeman

Follow us online

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Optimist on Twitter

acuoptimist The Optimist @acuoptimist ·
30 Mar

Sing Song 2025 Awards Women’s Division:

Vocals:
1. Ko Jo Kai
2. Sigma Theta Chi
3. Delta Theta

Entertainment:
1. Sigma Theta Chi
2. Ko Jo Kai
3. Delta Theta

Note: An earlier post included a spelling error, so we have since updated it for accuracy.

Reply on Twitter 1906348770293317827 Retweet on Twitter 1906348770293317827 Like on Twitter 1906348770293317827 Twitter 1906348770293317827
acuoptimist The Optimist @acuoptimist ·
30 Mar

Sing Song 2025 Awards Class Division:

Overall Award:
1. Freshman Purple
2. Freshman White
3. Seniors

Reply on Twitter 1906188185371034000 Retweet on Twitter 1906188185371034000 Like on Twitter 1906188185371034000 3 Twitter 1906188185371034000

Optimist on Facebook

The Optimist

10 months ago

The Optimist

Video

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

The Optimist

1 years ago

The Optimist
"Ending my college education early was always the plan for me, but the things that I have been able to see, experience and examine about ACU’s community were not. I have found immense growth in ACU over the past three and a half years, but ACU still has a long road to climb if it wants to keep catering to students as the world changes around them." To read more of this article visit acuoptimist ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Videos

Optimist Newscast Feb. 28, 2024

Our top stories today include a recap of The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, the ... [Read More…]

  • Optimist Newscast Feb. 21, 2024
  • Optimist Newscast Feb. 14, 2024
  • Optimist Newscast Jan. 24, 2024

Latest Photos

1
2
3
4
5
PrevNext
  • Home
  • About
    • Contact
    • Subscribe
    • Policies
    • Advertising Policy
    • Letters to the Editor and Reader Comments
  • News
  • Sports
  • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Editorials
  • Multimedia
    • Videos
    • Photo Galleries
  • Features
  • Advertise
    • Paid Advertisement
  • Police Log

© 2025 ACU Optimist · All Rights Reserved