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COVID-19 in Abilene: How to stay safe

March 30, 2020 by Optimist Editorial Board

Last week, the first cases of COVID-19 were reported in Abilene with the first positive case tested on March 26. Now, as of Monday, March 30, there are 11 confirmed cases in Taylor County. Six of the cases found have unfortunately been within Disability Resources Inc. One of the infected is a resident at DRI in his 20’s who is receiving care at ... [Read More…]

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The decision to resume classes online was a wise one

March 27, 2020 by Optimist Editorial Board

As classes debut their completely online format, it goes without saying that nearly everyone within the ACU community is at a loss. The rampant COVID-19 virus has, and continues to strip opportunities from the hands of faculty, staff, and students. However, as the effects of the virus only seem to escalate, it is made more clear each day that ... [Read More…]

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The Optimist plans to proceed through online coverage

March 25, 2020 by Optimist Editorial Board

Historically the Optimist has provided news relevant to the ACU, and previously ACC, community through printed pages of a newspaper. During the current days of reaction and response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Optimist staff members are continuing to work long hours to provide timely and accurate news regarding coronavirus updates, as well as any ... [Read More…]

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Facing uncertainties within the COVID-19 pandemic

March 18, 2020 by Optimist Editorial Board

We are now living in history. The entire United States has encountered a force that feels nothing short of invincible. Nearly every institution, corporation, and business has been affected in some way. Every life within the U.S. has undoubtedly been shifted in adaptation to the spreading COVID-19 virus. Within our community, all students and ... [Read More…]

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What did we do before Sing Song season?

March 5, 2020 by Optimist Editorial Board

“So this year’s Sing Song is over; what do we do now?” It’s now a question on the minds of many on campus. ACU’s pride-soaked A Cappella competition easily manages to assume “priority number one” in the weeks leading up to the performances. Sing Song demands extensive, late-night practices, mostly fueled by the undying competition found between ... [Read More…]

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Candidates’ fight for voters in the 2020 election

February 27, 2020 by Optimist Editorial Board

The 2020 Presidential Election is only nine months away, meaning that some of the largest battles between candidates are already occurring. With a Republican partisan currently occupying the Oval Office, most qualified Republicans did not even announce their running. The few that have, however, have mostly been defeated already by the president’s ... [Read More…]

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A Sing Song without Sub T

February 21, 2020 by Optimist Editorial Board

You won’t hear any two words mentioned together more this week than “Sing” and “Song.” The entire campus is in high anticipation for this singing competition that is considered one of ACU’s most quintessential functions and is nationally recognized as one of the largest a cappella events in the nation. As some know men’s club Sub T-16 will not ... [Read More…]

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The Coronavirus: Why it’s not a great threat

February 18, 2020 by Optimist Editorial Board

The Coronavirus has continued to frighten humanity on a global scale. In the past weeks, the spread of the disease has stayed unrelenting while the rescue of a cure remains absent. As of Feb. 10, the virus has killed over 1000 with more than 37,000 infected. These figures are shocking to say the least. Fortunately, the disease is still of only ... [Read More…]

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Kobe and his lasting effect on ACU’s own

February 7, 2020 by Optimist Editorial Board

On January 26, the game of basketball and every heart within it was wounded by the death of the legendary Kobe Bryant. With him was his daughter Gianna and seven others who all tragically passed in a helicopter accident.  Kobe is universally considered to be one of the greatest players of all time. His death has cut deeply into our nationwide ... [Read More…]

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The discussion of Trump’s impeachment is over

January 31, 2020 by Optimist Editorial Board

This Friday, the House of Representatives will judge the process of President Trump’s impeachment trial with a decision to either call witnesses on the allegation brought forth or to dismiss the need, thus resolving the claims that Trump illegally conspired with Ukrainian leaders. From Monday to today, the House has spent dozens of hours in ... [Read More…]

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Despite challenges created by COVID-19, freshman and sophomore retention numbers are holding with a minor decrease from fall to spring. Read more below:
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Freshman and sophomore retention numbers are holding with a minor decrease from fall to spring according to an email from Dr. Schubert. Despite challenges presented by COVID-19, retention rates are holding slightly above 90%. “Freshman retention is holding at 90.5% from fall to spring (compared to...
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Cullen Auditorium is scheduled to undergo an $8 million renovation with the university hoping to break ground on the project this summer. The project is set to renovate the inside of Cullen while creating a new lobby space. The hope for the renovation is similar to construction of Wildcat Stadium: k...
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