The Optimist
You are here: Home / News

Wildcat Stadium implementing guidelines for fans

by

Fans at ACU football games will have new guidelines in place to comply with CDC regulations for the 2020 season. All game attendees will be required to wear a mask and are being asked to social distance while in the stands. Hand sanitizing stations will be dispersed throughout the stadium. "Fans who are not a part of the ACU community, such ... [Read More…]

Residence halls reopen lobbies for visitors

by

Residence life made the decision to open their residence hall lobbies to guests on Sept. 11, changing a previous decision at the beginning of the semester. With the start of a new semester amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the residence halls had been closed to guests to combat spreading the virus. The main goal of residence life is to keep their ... [Read More…]

Student Nurses Association encourages students with sweet treats

by

The Student Nurses Association has been very limited as to what in-person events take place due to COVID-19 regulations. SNA devised a plan to keep up positivity within the department. Bags filled with candy, sugary snacks and notes of affirmation are available for nursing students to pick up as a sign of encouragement. "I wanted to be an ... [Read More…]

Fulbright program still accepting applications during pandemic

by

After much uncertainty due to COVID-19, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program is continuing with its programs and grants. Even though the program is moving forward, the pandemic has had plenty of time to influence decisions. Some of these include the delay of the program for students in the fall and sending some of the scholars home in the spring ... [Read More…]

Students enjoy new picnic tables on campus

by

New picnic tables added to campus for the 2020-2021 school year have made studying and eating outdoors easier for students. Dr. Tamara Long, Vice President for Enrollment and Student Life, identified the need for more outdoor seating on campus this summer as she took strolls around campus. “I walked the campus very often, sadly, missing our ... [Read More…]

SGA officers set goals for new school year

by

While COVID-19 may have put a hitch in the election process, class officers have set goals for what they each want to accomplish this year.  The annual SGA class officer elections concluded Monday. Freshman and senior classes have a total of 13 officers each while sophomore and junior classes have a total of 11 officers each. Freshman class ... [Read More…]

ACUPD reports multiple counts of bike theft

by

ACU's Police Department has reported a total of four bikes stolen on campus since the 2020 semester has started. Over the period of time from June 1 to now there has been a total of four bikes stolen on campus and an additional three near the campus area. Compared to last school year the rate has gone down, and ACUPD plans to keep it that ... [Read More…]

Student productions director accepts new position at George Mason

by

Dr. Nick Tatum, director of student productions, accepted a new teaching position at George Mason, and will leave the university at the end of the fall semester. Tatum serves as a professor in the communications department and the director for Sing Song and Freshman Follies. He was also heavily involved with a cappella groups and large-group ... [Read More…]

Richardson brings new spark to student life

by

Student life added a new position to its staff with the hiring of Dr. Ryan Richardson, associate vice president for student life, Aug. 19. Richardson previously worked at Baylor for over 20 years, serving as associate chaplain and director of worship and chapel. While a difficult decision to leave Waco, the interview process sold him on the idea ... [Read More…]

You are here: Home / News