The Wildcat football team will travel to West Point, New York, Oct. 3 to face Army for the first time in program history. The game also will be just the team's second time against a military academy. The Wildcats lost to Air Force 37-21 in the 2016 season-opener. The Wildcats also added two additional games Friday against UTEP Sept. 19 and ... [Read More…]
Editor’s Note: Shifting our focus online
The world is changing. The way individuals gather their news and look to be informed has immensely changed in the 21st century. Because of this constant change, the Optimist, department faculty and staff and myself believe the Optimist must adapt to its audience. We are actively seeking new ways to engage and interact with our avid readers and ... [Read More…]
Students return to campus during COVID-19 pandemic
ACU will return to in-person instruction Monday, as the country continues to grapple the effects of COVID-19, which canceled all in-person instruction at ACU in the spring semester. The university has mandated face coverings in all buildings and outdoors when social distancing is not possible. ACU also intends to move online following ... [Read More…]
Spouse of faculty member sues Abilene city manager for $1 million
A faculty member's spouse who contracted COVID-19 in March has filed a $1 million lawsuit against the Abilene city manager for disclosure of private medical records. The plaintiff traveled to New York City March 4 and returned to Abilene four days later. Shortly after, rumors began circulating about an initial outbreak of the coronavirus in New ... [Read More…]
In-person classes may be short-lived
New positives, quarantining and temporary online instruction are just a few of the many things ACU will likely witness this fall semester. Despite the best and valued efforts from the university, they cannot prepare for or contain a COVID-19 outbreak. Several other universities across the nation, including Notre Dame and North Carolina, have ... [Read More…]
Top of the Key: Episode 2-ACU vs. Anyone
Fall sports meet a breaking point as the southland postpones; ACU scrambles to rebuild a schedule and the NBA playoffs are about to heat up. I’m Owen Simpson. This is the "Top of the Key." https://open.spotify.com/episode/78BqIYf6IYJL5ks3Mqy0y3?si=9ONY4N7MT5eB9S6r1IW6UA Apple Podcasts: ... [Read More…]
Optimist Overtime: Episode 2-Chapel Survives Coronavirus
ACU students are still required to get chapel credits during a worldwide pandemic; a return-to-campus plan is coming together and Joe Biden chooses his VP as the election season heats up. I’m Owen Simpson, this is “Optimist Overtime.” https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RQP2ClhSWlNkPyw1EW6Sc?si=7cJgWFAPTkax-lUSs9MVVQ Apple Podcasts: ... [Read More…]
ACU pursuing independent fall schedule
The Department of Athletics is actively pursuing an independent schedule following the Southland conference's decision to postpone all fall sports for the spring semester Thursday. With the announcement, ACU football has no games scheduled for its season. The season-opener against Texas A&M was canceled July 30 following the SEC's decision ... [Read More…]
Dorrel, players optimistic entering 2020 season
Head coach Adam Dorrel is optimistic as the Wildcats begin preparation for the new season, finishing its 2019 bout just 5-7. "I'm just excited to be back talking football," Dorrel said Wednesday. "I'm very proud of our institutions, starting with our president and athletic director. I feel like they've been very forward-thinking throughout all ... [Read More…]
Top of the Key: Episode 1-Sports Are Back
The Southland Conference is moving ahead as scheduled for football season; volleyball and soccer get pushed back and the Washington Redskins new team name is the best thing to happen all month long. I’m Owen Simpson, welcome to the first episode of the Top of the Key. ... [Read More…]
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