Sommerly Simser, Author at Optimist

ACU President to retire

May 22, 2009 by Sommerly Simser

Dr. Royce Money, 10th president of the university, told members of the Board of Trustees on Saturday he plans to retire at the end of the 2009-10 school year. After his retirement, which will be effective May 31, 2010, Money will serve as chancellor. Video/editing by Sommerly Simser ... [Read More…]

Producing the Optimist

September 26, 2008 by Sommerly Simser

Students from the Journalism and Mass Communication Department at Abilene Christian University talk about what happens on deadline day at The Optimist. Reporting and videography by Sommerly Simser ... [Read More…]

JMC Network Sportscast September 11, 2008

September 11, 2008 by Sommerly Simser

The Journalism and Mass Communication Department at Abilene Christian University presents their JMC Network Sportscast. Today's top stories include the ACU Cross Country Classic, Interviews with Head Football Coach Chris Thomsen and Head Volleyball Coach Kellen Mock, and the schedule for this weekend's tennis matches. Hosted by Sommerly Simser ... [Read More…]

Harlem Globetrotters in Abilene

February 6, 2008 by Sommerly Simser

The Harlem Globetrotters dribbled their way into Abilene recently to put on an exciting show. Video/editing by Emily Jorgenson and Sommerly Simser ... [Read More…]

ACU vs. Tarleton

January 31, 2008 by Sommerly Simser

Nationally ranked ACU takes a heavy loss to also nationally ranked Tarleton State University Tuesday. Video/editing by Sommerly Simser ... [Read More…]

ACU Basketball Hosts Tarleton State

January 29, 2008 by Sommerly Simser

ACU in a disappointing loss to Tarleton State University, both nationally ranked teams. Video/editing by Sommerly Simser ... [Read More…]

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There is no question that the current climate among Americans is tense and, as the Capitol Hill and 2020 riots show, even hostile. Although these behaviors have always been present, it seems that the last decade has seen an increase in tribal tendencies. We cling to the ankles of our political candi...

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"Lack of interaction — whether online or in-person — leads to lack of connections between professors and students." Read more from Guest Columnist Morgen Maltby below: ...

Quality online education requires lecturing and better communication - Optimist

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With the university handling new forms of teaching in light of COVID-19, many classes have been moved to an online format due to safety for the professors and students. Because of this unexpected transition, fewer guidelines were placed on class procedures. Some professors chose to have weekly Zoom....

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