8:05 p.m. -- SRWC Center: Shaiden Lopez, a senior political science major from Burnet, reacts to new polls closing and Vice President Joe Biden projected to win New York. "I'm hopeful that more states will turn blue and Texas will turn blue," Lopez said. "Time will tell." 8:10 p.m. -- 201 Mesquite St.: Emma Jaxx, a freshman accounting and ... [Read More…]
COVID-19’s impact won’t change the inevitable return of snow days
In what was the earliest recorded snowfall in Abilene history Tuesday ultimately created a unique situation with in-person classes. COVID-19 struck down yet another cherished event to ACU students and those across Texas. Snow occurs maybe two or three times every school year in Abilene, but because of classes adapting to an online format, they ... [Read More…]
Last-second field goal lifts Wildcats over Bears
ACU won its first game of the year following an 0-3 start to the season, defeating the Mercer Bears 20-17. Sophomore kicker Blair Zepeda drilled a 38-yard field goal as time expired to life the Wildcats to victory Saturday. Freshman running back Jermiah Dobbins led the team on the ground with a season-high 12 carries and 89 yards with a ... [Read More…]
Election 2020: Editors make their predictions for the presidential race
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…]
Weekly predictions: ACU vs. Mercer
Weekly Predictions: ACU vs. Mercer Season Records: T-1st. Owen 2-1 T-1st. Carrie 2-1 T-1st. Madi 2-1 4th. Tavian 1-1 5th. Jalen 1-2 Owen: The Wildcats are off to their worst start since 2016 where they lost its first seven games of the season. That finally changes Saturday when they take down Mercer. There’s not much to gauge ... [Read More…]
Praise Friday returning with several protocols, restrictions
Praise Fridays are returning for the remainder of the in-person instruction following a push from students to approve the gathering. Praise Friday will remain in Moody Coliseum like years past but will occur at 1 p.m. instead of 11 a.m. "Approval came from so many students expressing wanting to connect, so it wasn't even a lot of pushing on ... [Read More…]
‘Massive’ renovation slated for Moody Coliseum in December; athletics moving to Teague
A multi-million dollar renovation for Moody Coliseum is slated to break ground in December and be complete by August 2022. "This will be a full renovation of the facility," said Kevin Campbell, senior vice president for operations. "This is a substantial renovation with a large commitment similar to the football stadium and the residence ... [Read More…]
ACU student opens clothing store in downtown Abilene
Karson's, a clothing and jewelry store, opened on 202 Pine St. in downtown Abilene Saturday after months of planning and preparation. Karson Tutt, a senior business and management major from Tuscola, owns the store and has been eager to open the doors for the first time. "It was in May when I got the idea to open a store during the pandemic, ... [Read More…]
Wildcats fall short in overtime thriller to Lumberjacks
The Lumberjacks took advantage of ACU's five turnovers, defeating the Wildcats 35-32 in overtime at Globe Life Park in Arlington Saturday. Following a 14-13 Wildcat lead entering the final quarter, an offensive explosion ensued for both teams. 31 points were scored in the fourth, leading to a tie at the end of regulation. "We had some guys ... [Read More…]
Weekly predictions: ACU vs. SFA
Season Records: T-1. Owen 2-0 T-1. Carrie 2-0 T-1. Madi 2-0 T-4. Tavian 1-1 T-4. Jalen 1-1 Owen: It seems almost ages since the Wildcats were out on the field. After the cancellation of the Homecoming game and the car accident leaving junior quarterback Sema’J Davis in a hospital, the tone of this season has greatly changed. The ... [Read More…]
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