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Student Life should make the difficult decision to postpone pledging

October 15, 2020 by Riley Fisher

As a first-year member of Frater Sodalis, I have long looked forward to the next pledge class coming into my fraternity. The brothers in my fraternity have provided me with an incredible community. The thought of extending that to another group of sophomores, especially to so many that I am friends with, really excites me. To be completely ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Opinion

Residence Life should reconsider allowing visitors in hall lobbies

September 30, 2020 by Riley Fisher

The Office of Residence Life recently changed its residence hall visitation policy in favor of allowing students and visitors into residence hall lobbies. This change came after several weeks of residence halls being completely closed to anyone who doesn’t live in them. While students who visit other residence halls are required to follow ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Opinion

Gallery: Miners defeat Wildcats in football season opener

September 20, 2020 by Riley Fisher

The Wildcat football team opened its season against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners on Saturday night in El Paso. After a close first half, the Miners defeated the Wildcats 17-13, leaving the Wildcats standing 0-1 as they prepare to face Army West Point in New York on Oct. 3. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Photo Galleries, Showcase

Food service workers are essential too

September 7, 2020 by Riley Fisher

As someone who has worked in the fast-food industry for the last four years, I’ve encountered too many weird situations and angry guests to count. It’s given me a lot of good life experience. Being a manager for the last year and a half has allowed me to have many positive interactions and experiences but also put me in the position to notice ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Opinion

Gallery: Cabinet begins semester with succulent event

September 5, 2020 by Riley Fisher

The Cabinet returned its popular customizable succulent event to campus as the first major weekend event of the semester on Saturday morning. Masked students enjoyed the opportunity to spend some time outside personalizing succulents and drinking coffee with their friends. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries

Gallery: Local bands close Wildcat Week with concert in campus mall

August 24, 2020 by Riley Fisher and David Mitchell

Three student-led bands performed for the class of 2024 on Saturday night to close Wildcat Week. Lundi, Rosemary Beach and Weston & the Evergreen played between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. while students met with representatives from local churches and enjoyed dinner from various food trucks. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: New students explore Abilene, campus throughout Wildcat Week

August 23, 2020 by Riley Fisher and David Mitchell

Despite stringent health and safety requirements, new students had many opportunities to explore the activities and organizations available to them throughout Wildcat Week. Planned events included paddle boarding, time at Maxx Air Trampoline Park, axe throwing, a movie at the Paramount Theater, introductions to campus organizations and more. In ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Students dress up for “Space Jam” showing in stadium

August 22, 2020 by Riley Fisher and David Mitchell

Wildcat Week participants watched "Space Jam" on Anthony Field in Wildcat Stadium on Friday night. The student dressed in the best costume won a pair of Airpods, and the runner-up received a Wildcat Week hat. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: New students watch sunrise throughout morning devotional

August 20, 2020 by Riley Fisher

Students participating in Wildcat Week attended a sunrise devotional led by Randy Harris, instructor emeritus of Bible, missions and ministry, on Wednesday morning. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Photo Galleries

Gallery: Traditional candlelight devotional moves to Wildcat Stadium

August 18, 2020 by Riley Fisher

The class of '24 continued the long-standing Wildcat Week tradition of the candlelight devotional on Tuesday night. For the first time, students walked from Moody Coliseum into Wildcat Stadium as their parents, friends and fellow students sang over them. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Photo Galleries, Showcase

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The Optimist staff won several awards and competed at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association 2026 convention in Denton this weekend. Students participated in live contests and submitted work from the past year into the competition.Here are the results.- 1st place: Live print news writing, Ashley Henderson- 1st place: Live print sports writing, Roman Raffaeli- 2nd place: Live tv announcing, Zion Webb- 2nd place: Live news photo, Daniel Curd- 2nd place: Newscast, Optimist Staff- Honorable mention: Documentary (video), Makayla Clayton- 2nd place: Documentary, JMC documentary production class- 3rd place: General news, Callie Leverett- Honorable mention: General column, Zion Webb- Honorable mention: Sports reporting (video), Roman Raffaeli- Honorable mention: Live sports action photo, Daniel Curd- Honorable mention: General news video story, Ashley Henderson- Honorable mention: Photo illustrations (Daniel Curd & Optimist staffStudents also received awards for their work through KACU and ACUTV.- 1st place: In-depth news reporting (audio), Ashley Henderson- 1st place: General news audio story, Baylie Simon- 1st place: Live sports coverage (video), Roman Raffaeli & London Gray- 2nd place: Live sports coverage (video), Josiah Wonnell & Londyn Gray- 3rd place: General news audio story, Ashley Henderson- 2nd place: Sportscast (audio), Daisy Strine & Zion Webb- 3rd place: Sportscast (audio), Daisy Strine & Zion Webb- 3rd place: Feature reporting (audio), Baylie Simon- Honorable Mention: Feature reporting (audio), Josiah Wonnell#acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #studentmedia #tipa2026 ... See MoreSee Less

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Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process this weekend.Originally scheduled for last week, the start was delayed due to winter weather that brought snow and ice to campus. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete tasks assigned by their officers.To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #greeklife 📸: Daniel Curdacuoptimist.com/2026/02/gallery-clubs-begin-new-member-orientation-after-weather-delay/?fbclid=PA... ... See MoreSee Less

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