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PESSIMIST: The Faternity of Galaxy reveals partnership with OpenAI

April 1, 2026 by Optimist Staff Leave a Comment

The Faternity of Galaxy revealed Wednesday that they have entered into an official, eight-year sponsorship agreement with OpenAI, the powerhouse company behind ChatGPT and other generative AI tools. OpenAI’s sponsorship coordinator, Adam Standler, reached out to the club after records revealed that Galaxy was in the top 10% of users, averaging ... [Read More…]

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Optimist Print Edition 04.01.26 – The Pessimist

April 1, 2026 by Optimist Staff Leave a Comment

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PESSIMIST: Feral cats suspected in campus ‘pi*sing’ incidents

April 1, 2026 by Optimist Staff Leave a Comment

What began as a string of late-night “leak” incidents in Wessel Hall has taken a turn as new evidence suggests the culprits may not be students at all. They may be cats. After weeks of speculation surrounding the now-infamous trash can incidents and the rise of the @ACU_Pisser Instagram account, sources close to the investigation say a group ... [Read More…]

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PESSIMIST: University searches for new mascot after Willie the Wildcat is drafted

April 1, 2026 by Optimist Staff Leave a Comment

University senior leadership confirmed today that Willie the Wildcat has been drafted and will be deployed overseas for multiple years of service. According to officials, he already “feels the need, the need for speed.” The announcement came in a brief statement from Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, who described Willie as “honored ... [Read More…]

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Optimist Print Edition 03.27.26

March 27, 2026 by Optimist Staff Leave a Comment

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Gallery: Volleyball faces UTSA while raising funds for global service trip

March 24, 2026 by Optimist Staff Leave a Comment

Sam Gassaway for The Optimist, Waco — Volleyball faced UTSA during its spring exhibition slate, using the matchup as part of a broader effort to support the program’s upcoming global service trip. The Wildcats are raising funds for their summer trip to Sweden, Denmark and Germany, combining competition with a cause as they prepare for the 2026 ... [Read More…]

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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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