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Optimist Print Edition 10.31.25

October 31, 2025 by Optimist Staff

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Optimist Print Edition 08.25.25

August 25, 2025 by Optimist Staff

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Optimist Print Edition 05.07.25

May 7, 2025 by Optimist Staff

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URCI festival showcases student research projects in STEM, social sciences, other disciplines

April 16, 2025 by Optimist Staff

The annual Undergraduate Research, Creativity and Innovation Festival took place Monday and Tuesday, giving students from all departments the opportunity to share their research findings and creative projects with the community. The festival was originally called the Undergraduate Research Festival, but it has been expanded to include creativity ... [Read More…]

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PESSIMIST: Lego joins SGA to piece together Wessel kit

April 1, 2025 by Optimist Staff

In an effort to expand the products offered by the Campus Store, the Student Government Association has announced a partnership with Lego, the Campus Store and its president. The first product released will be a 1000-1 model of Wessel Hall with an exclusive SGA President Josh Springer figurine.  “I’m ecstatic to be featured in the set,” Springer ... [Read More…]

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PESSIMIST: Fake News: Trump blames the Bean for missing campus cats

April 1, 2025 by Optimist Staff

Chaos erupted on campus last week after a surprise stop by President Donald Trump, where he made a shocking claim during his speech in front of Moody. “They’re eating the dogs, they’re eating the cats,” Trump said while pointing to the bean. “It’s terrible! Just terrible! Worse than China.”  The ACU Feral Cat Initiative immediately issued a ... [Read More…]

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PESSIMIST: Fuzzy’s curse strikes Athletics once again

April 1, 2025 by Optimist Staff

After signing NIL deals with Fuzzy’s Taco, Wildcat quarterback Maverick McIvor and guard Dontrez Williams both entered the transfer portal. “It was an easy decision,” McIvor said. “Football is great, but have you ever had one of these things?” Williams was just as fired up about the tacos. “I watched film, I studied my options, and I realized ... [Read More…]

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Optimist Print Edition 04.01.25 – The Pessimist

April 1, 2025 by Optimist Staff

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PESSIMIST: ACU athletics to move ‘Touchdown Jesus’ to stadium

April 1, 2025 by Optimist Staff

After the departure of key offensive players on the ACU football team, the department of athletics has decided to move the “Touchdown Jesus” statue from the Lunsford trail to the football field.  The team went 9-5 last season and won the United Athletic Conference and a first-round playoff game. But the team will be without key players, Maverick ... [Read More…]

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PESSIMIST: Ear splitting fun: CAB hosts campus silent disco

March 31, 2025 by Optimist Staff

The Campus Activities Board approached this year's silent disco a little differently, earning the title of the loudest silent disco ever attempted. What started as a fun twist on the traditional silent disco ended with two students hospitalized, angry residents and pages of police reports. On Friday, the Campus Center filled with hundreds of ... [Read More…]

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Several ACU students were removed from the seating behind the Utah Valley bench late in the fourth quarter while arguing with UVU fans. After a conversation with ACUPD and other staff members, they were relocated to the stands near the UVU bench on the south baseline.

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An altercation occurred between Associate Head Coach Yannick Denson and UVU Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Josh Morzelewski ahead of the 1 p.m. tip. The playing surface was mopped less than an hour before tip, while the Wolverines were completing their pregame warmups.

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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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Check out this wider view of the snow on campus from our drone shots over the weekend!Wednesday classes will move to remote instruction, and offices will remain closed.🎥: Daniel Curd #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #winterstorm ... See MoreSee Less

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