As we enter a school year like no other, we recognize that the transition into college that every freshman faces is even more difficult than usual. Being a freshman is hard. Coming into a completely new city, moving away from your family for the first time, learning to be on your own and surviving the residence halls are all battles of their ... [Read More…]
We are here to serve you
Every media outlet has opposition, but in the past few weeks, The Optimist has become glaringly aware of theirs. While every journalist or journalism student is prepared to face pushback when sharing opinions or news that doesn’t always focus on the positives, sometimes it is important to step back and remember why student media exists in the ... [Read More…]
It’s up to us to stay in-person
As we enter this challenging semester, it is important to recognize that it is up to us, the students, to keep ACU healthy, safe and in-person. ACU has many procedures in place to ensure the safety of students and staff, including mask requirements, social distancing and increased sanitation. These measures keep us safe while we are in class and ... [Read More…]
Students seek more from the university on racial injustice
With anger and frustration, we are heartbroken and condemn actions of racial injustice in our nation. We support and encourage the need to peacefully protest and bring further awareness to atrocities that take place. Phil Schubert, president of the university, sent an email Tuesday morning addressing the crisis this country faces. While speaking ... [Read More…]
Don’t fall into quarantine melancholy
To be able to wake up at 12 p.m., stay in pajamas and blow off all school work was what most of us were asking for at our halfway point in the semester. However, now, after our fifth week of consecutive quarantine, online instruction, shelter-in-place orders, etc., we are all surely wishing we had chosen our words more carefully. The isolation ... [Read More…]
President Trump’s stimulus package and its effects on students at ACU
Last week, President Trump passed a bill to release over $2 trillion for a stimulus package in an attempt to relieve the economic strains caused by the spreading COVID-19. This price tag could grab anyone’s attention. Yet, even more magnetizing is the $250 billion that all independent Americans will be receiving. Most American independents will ... [Read More…]
COVID-19 in Abilene: How to stay safe
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…]
The decision to resume classes online was a wise one
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…]
The Optimist plans to proceed through online coverage
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…]
Facing uncertainties within the COVID-19 pandemic
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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