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Two-week mask mandate implemented in response to rising COVID case numbers

September 7, 2021 by Sydney Varner

A two-week mask mandate was put in place Monday, according to an email sent to students, faculty and staff by Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university. The email stated that the change in health precautions comes in the wake of rising numbers in COVID-19 cases throughout the Abilene community. "The goal of this change is to protect ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: OMA hosts mixer to introduce student organizations, leadership teams

September 7, 2021 by Sydney Varner

The Office of Multicultural Affairs hosted its first mixer of the semester Monday evening. Students heard from leaders of the International Student Association, Hispanos Unidos, Brothers, Black Student Union and LYNAY as they gathered to share food and company in the Hunter Welcome Center. ... [Read More…]

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Meet the 2021-22 Optimist Editorial Board

September 4, 2021 by Sydney Varner, Maci Weathers, Hannah Maniscalo, Carrie Johnston, Connor Mullins, Riley Fisher, Allie Jones and Nathaniel Chisholm

As the semester moves forward, you will see articles published by the Optimist Editorial Board. Such pieces are not indicative of one persons opinion, but rather a combination of opinions and beliefs of the Optimist Editorial Board. We felt it was beneficial for you to get to know us each individually before you hear our voice ... [Read More…]

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Sen. Cruz makes campus visit to talk NEXT

September 3, 2021 by Sydney Varner

U.S. Sen Ted Cruz made a stop in Abilene to visit ACU’s NEXT Lab while on a tour of cities across the state.  Cruz met with members of the university’s faculty and administration at the Halbert-Walling Science Center to talk about clean energy and NEXT Lab's pioneering advancements.  “It’s been great to visit with the leadership at ACU and to ... [Read More…]

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Students involved in accident on campus

August 23, 2021 by Sydney Varner

Hannah Pinson, senior accounting major from Abilene was struck by a vehicle near the corner of Campus Court and College Drive after the Surfaces concert on Saturday night. Pinson was taken to a hospital and treated for a severe concussion and other minor injuries and is reported to be in a stable condition. ACUPD later confirmed another student was ... [Read More…]

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Welcome back: Alum Jason Ellis named new police chief

August 20, 2021 by Sydney Varner

ACU recently named Jason Ellis the new ACUPD Police Chief after the previous Chief, Jimmy Ellison, retired last year. Ellis graduated with a bachelor's in criminal science and said he immediately knew he wanted to serve in the police force. Since then, Ellis has served as an officer, detective and watch commander in Frisco for 23 years with a ... [Read More…]

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Bullock Hall opens its doors to freshman class of 2025

August 20, 2021 by Sydney Varner

Bullock Hall opened its doors to Residence Life staff and incoming freshmen this week after being under construction since September of last year. The hall is a co-ed residence hall housing freshmen with a total of 178 women and 54 men. The building was set to be complete in the beginning of August according to original construction timelines, ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Freshmen and upperclassmen gather for cloudy Sunrise Devotional

August 19, 2021 by Sydney Varner

Students gathered Thursday morning for the annual Wildcat Week Sunrise Devotional. Despite it being a cloudy morning, the steps of the Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies building were full of students spending time together in worship and listening to a devotional led by former faculty member Randy Harris. Wildcat Week and ACU Missions teamed up to ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Parents tearfully send off new students at Goodbye Blessing

August 17, 2021 by Sydney Varner

Families of new students gathered in Wildcat Stadium for the annual Goodbye Blessing Tuesday evening. University President Phil Schubert spoke encouraging words over the class of 2025 while Associate Professor Rachel Riley spoke about her faith in the students' journey moving forward. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Rain greets new students on move-in day

August 17, 2021 by Sydney Varner

Members of the class of 2025 began their time on campus by moving into their residence halls Tuesday. Wildcat Week student leaders, parents and friends worked together at each residence hall to unpack cars sitting in drizzly weather throughout the day. ... [Read More…]

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BY: LONDYN GRAY “Number 18, you look like you don’t shower!” I chuckled and shrugged it off. “Londyn!” They had looked up the roster. “Do you even brush your teeth?” I laughed again, rol...
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