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LOUD+CLEAR: Should Texans have the right to text and drive?

September 4, 2009 by Optimist Staff

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Photos of the Week: 8.30.09

September 3, 2009 by Optimist Staff

Photos from the week of August 30, 2009. ... [Read More…]

The Optimist Print Edition: 09/02/2009

September 2, 2009 by Optimist Staff

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LOUD+CLEAR: Did the NCAA rule justly on Tuesday?

September 2, 2009 by Optimist Staff

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Photo Gallery: ACU vs NWMS Football

August 30, 2009 by Optimist Staff

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The Chris Thomsen Show #2-2009

August 29, 2009 by Optimist Staff

The Chris Thomsen Show airs on Saturdays at Noon on KRBC-TV in Abilene, Texas. The show is produced by the JMC Network of student media at Abilene Christian University. Original Air Date August 29, 2009 ... [Read More…]

Agree to Disagree

August 28, 2009 by Optimist Staff

Tripp Gwin Brandon Tripp believes Michael Vick should not have been allowed back into the NFL. To readÂ what Tripp has to say, click here. Austin Gwin says Michael Vick has paid his dues and deserves a second chance. To read what Gwin has to say, click here. ... [Read More…]

Defense reigns supreme in win

August 28, 2009 by Optimist Staff

The Wildcats leaned on the defense Thursday night to pull off an upset over Northwestern Missouri State 19-14. The much-anticipated game between the Wildcats and the Bearcats was delayed more than an hour because of a lightning storm, and the ensuing game was not much prettier. The storm tore down tents, banners and signs, and sent fans to their ... [Read More…]

LOUD+CLEAR: Does Wildcat football have a winning season ahead?

August 28, 2009 by Optimist Staff

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Photo Gallery: ACU vs. Northwestern Missouri State 08.27.09

August 28, 2009 by Optimist Staff

Kelsi Williamson, staff photographer Heather Leiphart, staff photographer The Wildcats leaned on the defense Thursday night to pull off an upset over Northwestern Missouri State 19-14. The much-anticipated game between the Wildcats and the Bearcats was delayed more than an hour because of a lightning storm. [flickr album=72157622165500554 ... [Read More…]