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Changes in the Bean not running so smoothie-ly

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Changes in the World Famous Bean could bring improvement over time, but are inconvenient for the time being. The changes have dashed some students' resolutions of a consistent diet, and misplaced many hungry diners with the ever-changing station locations. Apparently, the Bean took, "new year, new me," quite literally when planning out the food ... [Read More…]

The woes of Single Grinch Girls

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Christmas trees and lights have been put back in attics, It's soon to be the Whos favorite holiday, well, their second-pick. And while every Who "¨down in Who-ville"¨ likes Valentines a lot, Single Grinch Girls,"¨with no sweethearts in Who-ville,"¨ do not. Grinch Girls hate Valentines! The whole romantic season! Now, please don't ask ... [Read More…]

The ACU Difference is the people

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By Dylan Benac, senior political science major from Boerne and Students' Association president Our first week is nearing its end, and we are beginning to get back in to the swing of what it looks like to thrive or survive this thing we call college. There is a phrase thrown around on our campus that is known as the #ACUDifference. It can be ... [Read More…]

It’s not just the millennials

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If you were smart, you came up with a game plan before Christmas break. You knew it was inevitable you'd be asked questions like "so what are you planning on doing after college?" or "what graduate programs are you looking at?" or even "is there a special boy/girl in your life, yet?" Often, it can be difficult to think of something to talk ... [Read More…]

New Year’s wipeout and realizations

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After feeling like I accomplished a lot during 2013, on New Year's Day I learned a valuable lesson. I was with my extended family in Wolf Creek, Colo. on our bi-annual ski trip. First, let me point out that I'm no novice skier. I had my first lesson when I was three years old and have been skiing every other year since. I'm also no black ... [Read More…]

The reasons behind doing what we do

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Another semester is coming to a close and few students have spent it working as hard as those on the Optimist staff. In addition to balancing schoolwork and other on-campus activities, we somehow manage to put in long hours writing stories, designing pages, updating the website and editing photos and videos. Through it all, deadlines are looming ... [Read More…]

Saying goodbye to black and white

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After five wonderfully hectic semesters, my time at the Optimist has come to a close. Walking into the newsroom three years ago, I couldn't have fathomed the impact this magical institution would have on my life. This place is my home and leaving it is like leaving a small piece of me behind. I have come a long way since the mild-mannered, ... [Read More…]

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