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JMC Network Sportscast – March 27, 2015

March 27, 2015 by Optimist Staff

This week in JMC Network Sports, Spring football, with a look at a few Wildcats who are returning and who is leaving, upcoming matches for Men's Tennis, and a recap of baseball. ... [Read More…]

Demolition makes way for new Elmer Gray athletics facility

March 27, 2015 by Savanah Silva

ACU's historic Elmer Gray Stadium is prepped for demolition as finishing touches are made to the school's new track and field facility. The new stadium will carry the Elmer Gray name. Produced by Savanah Silva Video by Josh Cook and Jesse Harper ... [Read More…]

Sarah Cortez presents ‘Cold Blue Steel’ poetry

March 26, 2015 by Jessica Clark

Sarah Cortez, former police officer turned poet, speaks to ACU students at Hart Auditorium. Cortez read several selections from "Cold Blue Steel" a collection of poetry centered on her experiences as a police officer, as well as an excerpt from "Walking Home: Growing Up Hispanic in Houston, Cortez's spiritual memoir. Video/editing by Jessica ... [Read More…]

Spotlight: Art Student Chera Chaney

March 26, 2015 by Catherine Blakemore

Arts reporter Catherine Blakemore interviews ACU art student Chera Chaney about her upcoming internship at Fossil, and her life as an artist and a graphic design Major. Video/Editing by Joshua Cook ... [Read More…]

Students’ filmmaking talents on display in annual FilmFest

March 26, 2015 by Optimist Staff

The 11th annual FilmFest event featured 10 films that showcased the range of talent and experience for aspiring filmmakers at ACU. Produced by Savanah Silva Video by Aaron Pokluda ... [Read More…]

JMC Network Newscast – March 20, 2015

March 20, 2015 by Optimist Staff

This week on the JMC Network Newscast: First, the demolition of Chambers Hall that occurred over spring break. Next, details about the 11th annual FilmFest, then this week's Spotlight with Catherine Blakemore. Finally, KACU makes the switch in radio frequencies. Savanah Silva - Anchor/Producer Videographers: "¢ Kynzie Newman "¢ Josh Cook ... [Read More…]

Electropop trio releases chart topping EP

March 20, 2015 by Catherine Blakemore

British-Australian trio Years & Years released their latest EP Y & Y EP Feb. 3 as their first full EP under Polydor Records. The EP features four songs, Desire, Take Shelter, King and Memo. The 14-minute album feels beautifully longer in the way it transports feeling. If there is one EP that makes you simultaneously want to dance, run ... [Read More…]

KACU asks listeners to ‘reset the preset’

March 19, 2015 by Kynzie Newman

KACU-FM has changed its frequency to 89.5 and will begin relocating its tower to reach a larger audience. The station is located on the campus of Abilene Christian University and is an NPR affiliate. video/editing by Kynzie Newman ... [Read More…]

JMC Network Sportscast – March 4, 2015

March 4, 2015 by Optimist Staff

This week in JMC Network Sports, the basketball teams are in their final week of their season, a recap of the Men's last home game, and a preview of softball who begins conference play this weekend. ... [Read More…]

JMC Network Newscast – February 20, 2015

February 24, 2015 by Optimist Staff

First, the story of an ACU alum who restored an historic landmark in Abilene and made it onto the Today Show. Next, the Office of Multicultural Enrichment's Black History Month documentary entitle "There's a Difference" featuring three ACU students. Then, this week's Spotlight feature, Catherine Blakemore goes downtown to "ArtRap". And, "Speak ... [Read More…]