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This is not the same campus for everyone

September 21, 2021 by Sheridan Wood

“Lose the beanie.” “Change your shoes.” “Don’t ride the skateboard, if you’re going to wear the beanie.” The “gay check” was a routine part of every morning for Jalen Garza, junior youth and family ministry major from San Antonio, during her first year at ACU. “It was scary to leave my freshman dorm room and look too gay,” Garza said. ... [Read More…]

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Campus parking situation is putting students in harms way

September 13, 2021 by Carrie Johnston

It’s 8:55 a.m. on a Monday. You started your day later than expected after you hit snooze on your alarm one too many times. Now, you are driving around a full parking lot, searching for the one last parking spot so that you can make it to class on time.  Almost every college student has felt this problem with limited parking. Whether it be for ... [Read More…]

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Students should take full advantage of the to-go boxes in The Bean

September 9, 2021 by Paige Taylor

The Bean’s new switch to the plastic, reusable to-go boxes is actually not all that “new”. If you don’t know anything about these to-go boxes, you may be pleasantly surprised to hear how easy they are to use and all the positives they have to offer. David Casida, senior director of dining services, said that the reusable boxes were used before ... [Read More…]

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Meet the 2021-22 Optimist Editorial Board

September 4, 2021 by Sydney Varner, Maci Weathers, Hannah Maniscalo, Carrie Johnston, Connor Mullins, Riley Fisher, Allie Jones and Nathaniel Chisholm

As the semester moves forward, you will see articles published by the Optimist Editorial Board. Such pieces are not indicative of one persons opinion, but rather a combination of opinions and beliefs of the Optimist Editorial Board. We felt it was beneficial for you to get to know us each individually before you hear our voice ... [Read More…]

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Letter: ACU should require wearing of masks

August 24, 2021 by Special Contributor

As the speechwriter for the grand opening of the Robert R. and Kay Onstead Science Center on Aug. 24, 2018, I interviewed a faculty member in the sciences and wrote the following remarks for them for the event: “I love telling [prospective students] how much ACU cares about the sciences. … [In labs], we not only train our students as scientists ... [Read More…]

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Thank you ACU

May 4, 2021 by Tavian Miles

Who would’ve thought that I would be graduating college in 3 years? From having a normal freshman year, to being cut short my second year, and then to be back in person with masks after a crazy year 2020 was. In all honesty, I’m really not supposed to be here at ACU at all. The year 2018 was probably the worst year of my life if I’m being ... [Read More…]

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ACU JMC has something special

May 4, 2021 by Alyssa High

When looking for a college to go to, I looked at every nationally accredited institution for journalism in Texas and its surrounding states. Everyone I knew wanted to go to a big Texas university: UT, A&M, Tech or TCU. However, I saw something special in ACU. To be honest, I'd never heard of ACU until I came for a tour as part of a college ... [Read More…]

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Reflecting on a memorable three years

May 4, 2021 by Owen Simpson

(Senior reflection column) My time at ACU was for different than most. In addition to being immersed in a student body embracing a worldwide pandemic, I decided to finish my undergraduate in just three years. Despite such aspirations, I was often working more than doing school. As a freshman, I was blessed with countless opportunities to grow ... [Read More…]

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The COVID-19 vaccine isn’t as scary as you think

April 27, 2021 by Carrie Johnston

After a year filled with controversy regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the debate has now seemed to shift towards whether a person should receive the COVID-19 vaccine. With all the controversy and discussion surrounding the vaccine, there are still many people receiving the vaccine. I am one of those people. I'm not going to lie; I was pretty ... [Read More…]

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What I was wearing: Sexual Assault Awareness

April 27, 2021 by Sydney Varner

People asked me what I was wearing. I was wearing an orange tank top with flowers on it and a pair of jean shorts with some fringe at the bottom. It was one of my favorite outfits before that.  People asked me if I was asking for it. I tell them no. No one ever is.  People ask if I reported it. I told them I was too scared.  I’m a sexual ... [Read More…]

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