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

April 1, 2026 by Optimist Staff

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

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

March 24, 2026 by Optimist Staff

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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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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