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Student Organizations hold fair to reach students on campus

January 31, 2017 by Sallie Phipps and Optimist Staff

The All Student Organization Fair was held in the Campus Center on January 25. Over 100 organizations participated in the event and talked to interested students about their organization. Video/editing by Laurel Drain, Sallie Phipps ... [Read More…]

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Refugee children race with World’s Backyard

November 17, 2016 by Sallie Phipps

Students in World's Backyard visited refugee children and participated in the annual Turkey Derby race. The children raced in cardboard race cars that they built and cheered on their neighbors from the same building they live in.   Video/editing by Sallie Phipps ... [Read More…]

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Students gather to watch Presidential Debate

September 27, 2016 by Sallie Phipps

Students were encouraged to learn more about the Presidential Election by attending a watch party for the Presidential Debate on Monday. A group of students will go to Washington D.C. in the spring semester to see the inauguration as a part of a short course. ... [Read More…]

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Jacob’s Dream celebrates 10 years on campus

September 23, 2016 by Sallie Phipps

The unveiling of Jacob's Dream was celebrated during Summit with a session Tuesday night. Jack Maxwell, professor of art and design and creator of the statue, talked about the inspiration and process behind the creation of Jacob's Dream. Small-scale replicas are available for order through the campus center to commemorate the 10 year anniversary. ... [Read More…]

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Grace Museum begins new monthly College Night program

September 17, 2016 by Sallie Phipps

The Grace Museum started a new monthly program targeted to college students on Thursday nights. All universities in Abilene will participate in varying ways each month of the semester. ... [Read More…]

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ArtWalk offers public look at different arts in town

September 9, 2016 by Abbigale English and Sallie Phipps

ArtWalk is a monthly event that takes place in downtown Abilene on the second Thursday of every month. The next ArtWalk will be on Oct. 13. ... [Read More…]

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Sing Song 2026 Awards Class Division:

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Sing Song 2026 Awards Women’s Division:

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Ko Jo Kai and Trojans took first place at the 70th annual intramural rodeo on Thursday at the Taylor Telecom Arena. The event led by the Agricultural and Environmental Sciences club, allowed students to participate in various rodeo events such as steer riding, cow sorting and double mugging.Below are the overall results:First place, Men’s Division: TrojansFirst place, Women’s Division: Ko Jo KaiRodeo King: Hudson Delleney, TrojansRodeo Queen: Hailey Pasley, Zeta Phi AlphaRoughie: Addie KellTo view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. 📸: Ashley Henderson #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #news #acurodeo ... See MoreSee Less

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The student-created film, Courting, won best picture at the 22nd annual FilmFest Awards Gala on Friday. Students received awards in eleven individual categories and two overall film categories. To read more about the winners and to view the photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. 📝: Ashley Henderson 📸: Callie Brimberry #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #news #acufilmfest ... See MoreSee Less

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