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 / Steven Infante

Gallery: Wildcats welcome back football during first tailgate of the season

September 11, 2024 by Steven Infante

Students gathered together for the first tailgate of the school year on Saturday. Greek Life organizations set up tents at the tailgate lot as well as other organizations around Abilene. The following football game ended with Abilene up 38 to 24 against the University of West Georgia. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries

Gallery: Football walks away with first win of the season after beating West Georgia

September 9, 2024 by Daniel Curd and Steven Infante

The football team defeated the University of West Georgia Wolverines 38-24 at Wildcat Stadium on Saturday night. The Wildcats now stand 1-1 overall, after losing their game last week against Texas Tech. The team prepares for their next game against the University of Northern Colorado on Sept. 14 in Greeley, Colorado. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: ACU FB, ACU Football, FB, Football, UGW Football, West Georgia, West Georgia Football, West Georgia Wolverines, Wolverines Football

Gallery: Students enjoy an afternoon learning about clubs at ACU Fest

August 25, 2024 by Steven Infante

As Wildcat Week comes to a close, students had the opportunity to view many of the clubs that ACU has to offer. Students got to talk to members of different club sports, student organizations, and churches around Abilene. Students also got to enjoy food and activities from various venders like Bahama Buck's, Crumbl Cookies, and Texas Family ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: ACU Fest, ACU Wildcat Week, Club Sports, Clubs, Wildcat Week, Wildcat Week 2024

Gallery: New Wildcats enjoy free time filled with color and fun

August 23, 2024 by Steven Infante

Nearing the end of Wildcat Week, the new students spent their free time enjoying the color in the world. Students participated in many color-based events, two of which were a Paint & Brew at the Campus Center Den and Paint Wars near the Hardin Administration building. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries, Showcase Tagged With: ACU Wildcat Week, Wildcat Week, Wildcat Week 2024, Wildcat Week Free Time

Gallery: New Wildcats fight for victory during Mentor Group Olympics

August 22, 2024 by Steven Infante and Hannah Park

Wildcat Week hosted the annual Mentor Group Olympics on Thursday. New students participated in the classic 2 person 3-legged race to dodgeball, not forgetting ACU trivia and the fast-paced 9 Square. This year’s victors will get one-of-a-kind merchandise provided by SGA. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: ACU Wildcat Week, Mentor Group Olympics, Olympics, Wildcat Week, Wildcat Week 2024

Gallery: New Wildcats explore Abilene during Wednesday’s Wildcat Week Free Time

August 21, 2024 by Steven Infante and Daniel Curd

Amidst the whirlwind of Wildcat Week, students found a break as ACU hosted a series of engaging free time events. From a free trip to the Abilene Zoo, to moving around during a Zumba Class, enjoying free coffee, and the simple joy of spending time with playful puppies, this lineup of activities offered diverse ways for students to get to know the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: ACU Wildcat Week, Wildcat Week, Wildcat Week 2024, Wildcat Week Free Time

Gallery: Seniors conclude their year with Candlelight Sendoff

May 6, 2024 by Daniel Curd and Steven Infante

This year's spring graduates gathered for a traditional candlelight send-off at Beauchamp Amphitheatre last night. This was the first year in two years that the devotional was held outside. ACU community joined students in worship to bless the departing students. Students also viewed from author Max Lucado. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries, Showcase Tagged With: candlelight, candlelight devo, candlelight devotional, Sendoff, Senior Sendoff

Gallery: Softball struggles on the road against California Baptist

April 30, 2024 by Hannah Park, Steven Infante and John Stai

The women’s softball team faced off against the California Baptist University Lancers this weekend at Poly Wells Field. The Wildcats ended up with a final score of 1-3 and 5-7 on Friday and 1-10 on Saturday. The team is set to compete against Grand Canyon University this weekend for their last series before the WAC Tournament. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries, Showcase, Sports Tagged With: Cal Baptist Softball, California Baptist, California Baptist University, cbu, CBU Softball, Softball

Gallery: ACU holds Undergraduate Research, Creativity and Innovation Festival

April 20, 2024 by Steven Infante

ACU hosted its annual Undergraduate Research, Creativity and Innovation Festival on Tuesday at Hunter Welcome Center. The event showcased student’s research and gave them the opportunity to present it in front of faculty and peers. The festival was followed by a group dinner where several students where presented with awards for their achievements. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, News, Photo Galleries

Gallery: Women’s Soccer brings home victory against McMurry

April 13, 2024 by Steven Infante

Women’s Soccer went up against the McMurry University War Hawks on Saturday, managing to pull off a 2-0 victory. The team is set to face off in another home game today against Lubbock Christian University at 1:45 p.m.. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: acu soccer, McMurry University, Soccer, Women's Soccer, WSOC

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • Next Page »
You are here: Home / Steven Infante

Follow us online

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Optimist on Twitter

acuoptimist The Optimist @acuoptimist ·
29 Mar

Sing Song 2026 Awards Class Division:

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

Reply on Twitter 2038098756579508469 Retweet on Twitter 2038098756579508469 Like on Twitter 2038098756579508469 2 Twitter 2038098756579508469
acuoptimist The Optimist @acuoptimist ·
29 Mar

Sing Song 2026 Awards Women’s Division:

Overall Award:
1. Ko Jo Kai
2. Sigma Theta Chi
3. Tri Kappa Gamma

Reply on Twitter 2038098512471093381 Retweet on Twitter 2038098512471093381 Like on Twitter 2038098512471093381 3 Twitter 2038098512471093381

Optimist on Facebook

The Optimist

1 week ago

The Optimist

Video

View on Facebook
· Share

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

The Optimist

2 weeks ago

The Optimist
Happy April Fools’ Day! From Willie the Wildcat being drafted to Sub T-16 replacing the cheer team, we are giving you all of the latest and totally real news happening on campus! You can find more of the Pessimist stories in the newspapers around campus or by visiting acuoptimist.com. #acupessimist #abilenechristianuniversity #aprilfoolsday ... See MoreSee Less

Video

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

  • 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

© 2026 ACU Optimist · All Rights Reserved