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April is over, but sexual assault awareness is not

May 7, 2025 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

In the corner of the first floor of McKinzie Hall, Sherita Nickerson sits across from people every day, trying to empower people who feel helpless. But not everyone who walks into her office has an ignited passion for justice. In fact, almost 90% look at her and say they just want it to go away. But Nickerson said sexual assault cannot just go ... [Read More…]

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Women’s golf drives for success despite young mid-major status

May 7, 2025 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

Rob Bennett had been coaching golf at ACU for three seasons before getting the opportunity of a lifetime: coaching at a Power Four program.   Bennett became an assistant coach for the University of Louisville for the 2021-22 season. With high-end facilities, big-name sponsors and increasingly competitive golf, the big school appeal was ... [Read More…]

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Love is in the air, in Moody and on the Lunsford Trail

May 7, 2025 by Makayla Clayton Leave a Comment

As the sun sets across the Lunsford Trail, campus couples come out for their nightly walks. Whether it is a first date, a weekly walk or a recurring venture for a married couple, the Luns has become a popular date spot on campus for all relationship stages. “On one Luns lap, I think I see about five or six couples,” said Lillie Richardson, ... [Read More…]

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The boy who cried fire alarm: Students become apathetic to evacuation expectation 

May 7, 2025 by Callie Leverett Leave a Comment

From nighttime cookie dough cravings to early morning curling iron sessions, nothing is safe from the wrathful screech of a dorm fire alarm.  Providing more sleep deprivation than safety precaution, the fire alarm system may have lost its credibility throughout the residence halls.  ACU values the on-campus community and requires students to ... [Read More…]

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Mullens’s 3D idea fueled by his own experience

April 11, 2025 by Zion Webb Leave a Comment

Wes Mullens never imagined a fly-fishing problem would give birth to a business idea — or maybe he did because as Mullens puts it, the idea was “just the tip of the iceberg.” This example is due to a recent trip, but Mullens has gone through many other problems like being born with a disability. Mullens, a junior business management major ... [Read More…]

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Learning to Walk Again: McCabe-Gossett continues journey back from neurological disorder

March 28, 2025 by Brylie Mahar Leave a Comment

In the fall of 2024, Jasmine McCabe-Gossett began noticing mild neuropathy in her hands and feet. It quickly progressed to “one of the most profound cases of neuropathy” her doctor had seen, she said. After begging the doctors to refer her to a neurologist, EMG Nerve Conduction Testing was completed, and the results were so alarming that doctors ... [Read More…]

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Host, hostesses prepare for annual production

March 27, 2025 by Callie Leverett Leave a Comment

As Sing Song weekend dances closer, clubs, classes and production teams work to perfect their acts. Sing Song is one of ACU’s most cherished traditions. Hosts and hostesses have been a part of the show since the early 60s and play a big role today. They are responsible for entertainment as the upstage is rotating. Courtney McGaha has been the ... [Read More…]

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Finding the best eats in the ‘325’

March 26, 2025 by Optimist Staff Leave a Comment

Each spring, events including Sing Song and graduation bring a campus full of visitors to ACU, and lots of those families and friends spread out to share good meals all over Abilene. To help with that decision about where to eat, students from the Media Writing course also spread out, gathering the following list of culinary possibilities. We ... [Read More…]

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Ring by Spring: Love is in the air on campus

March 26, 2025 by Callie Leverett Leave a Comment

As May graduation approaches, many students celebrate as their classmates engage in ring-by-spring culture.   Ring by spring is a colloquial expression that frequently visits conversation every spring semester. The expression originally referred to the pressure seniors feel to be engaged before graduation. Now, it is more of a lighthearted joke ... [Read More…]

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21st Annual Autism Extravaganza brings awareness, community

March 20, 2025 by Brylie Mahar Leave a Comment

Region 14 Education Service Center (ESC) hosted the 21st Annual Autism Extravaganza at the Hunter Welcome Center on March 5 with over 350 in attendance. This event was free to attend and provided a multitude of resources and insights for educators, professionals, families and community members about Autism Spectrum Disorder and those living in a ... [Read More…]

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acuoptimist The Optimist @acuoptimist ·
30 Mar

Sing Song 2025 Awards Women’s Division:

Vocals:
1. Ko Jo Kai
2. Sigma Theta Chi
3. Delta Theta

Entertainment:
1. Sigma Theta Chi
2. Ko Jo Kai
3. Delta Theta

Note: An earlier post included a spelling error, so we have since updated it for accuracy.

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acuoptimist The Optimist @acuoptimist ·
30 Mar

Sing Song 2025 Awards Class Division:

Overall Award:
1. Freshman Purple
2. Freshman White
3. Seniors

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