We ran out the doors March 6 without looking back. We were ready for spring break and a time to break out of our mundane schedule. Now we are missing our mundane schedule. We didn't know that we should've hugged our friends closer, remembered to say goodbye and thank you to those professors who had encouraged us all semester and taken the ... [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…]
Do not be scared of COVID-19
Since the beginning of city and statewide shutdowns across the United States, one topic has dominated the news market. Known also as the coronavirus, Wuhan virus and, coined by Trump as the "Chinese virus," COVID-19 has dominated the minds of Americans and others around the world. The United States has surpassed China and Italy in confirmed ... [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…]
Study Abroad: Coming home to quarantine
When I signed up to study abroad in Leipzig, Germany my second semester of college I never intended to be quarantined in Texas for half of it. At the beginning of this year, I had never lived more than an hour away from my parents, visited another country, or even been on a plane before. Everything changed when I made one of the craziest ... [Read More…]
What COVID-19 is called is insignificant
Over the past several weeks, COVID-19 has been the talking point worldwide and has created new controversial topics. The majority of the left media have bashed Republicans and President Trump over calling COVID-19 the "Wuhan virus" or the "Chinese virus." There are two problems with this controversy. Firstly, the practice of naming a new ... [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…]
What did we do before Sing Song season?
“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…]
You shouldn’t be scared to vote for third-party candidates
As we move past Super Tuesday, one question lays voters’ minds: who should I vote for? More accurately, a better question might be, “What candidate should I vote for OTHER than Donald Trump?” As expected, President Trump won every state that participated in Super Tuesday as the republican candidate. Meanwhile, as updates continue, Joe Biden ... [Read More…]
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