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PESSIMIST: Feral Cats Revolt against Feral Cats Initiative

March 31, 2024 by Special Contributor

On March 21, the cats who are taken care of under the Feral Cats Initiative rose up against the organization. They escaped the organization and ran across campus to be under the tutelage of Willie the Wildcat. “I don’t know what caused them to be like this,” said Anna Oliver, a sophomore psychology major from Frisco. “One day they were fine, and ... [Read More…]

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PESSIMIST: Waterpark to Open Next Fall in Campus Mall

March 31, 2024 by Special Contributor

After several complaints of flooding on campus, ACU has decided to embrace the lack of drainage by opening a fully functional waterpark in the campus mall next fall. Construction on this project is set to start June 1. Corey Ruff, associate vice president of operations, said he has been excited about this idea for some time. "I know ... [Read More…]

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PESSIMIST: Taylor Swift to perform as opening act of Sing Song

March 31, 2024 by Special Contributor

Grammy-award-winning artist Taylor Swift is set to perform as the opening act for this year's Sing Song shows after the success of her multi-million dollar Eras Tour over the past year. The famous pop star is set to perform her entire Eras Tour set list with an estimated run time of over three hours. This will include hits from all of her major ... [Read More…]

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PESSIMIST: Ted Lasso new coach for men’s basketball

March 31, 2024 by Special Contributor

A new coach is coming to the ACU, but it is not what any were expecting. Ted Lasso will be coaching next season for men's basketball. Many know Ted Lasso from his successful Apple TV show "Ted Lasso," and is a fan favorite among many soccer and American football fans. He has decided yet again to jump into a different sport in hopes of continuing ... [Read More…]

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PESSIMIST: OIEB set to change name for the second time to OOPS

March 31, 2024 by Special Contributor

In January this year, ACU's Board members made the final push to change the Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion (ODEI) to the Office of Intercultural Engagement and Belonging (OIEB). This alteration, paired with the past events within the 2023-2024 academic year, was met with the creation of the student group Wildcats for Inclusion. While ... [Read More…]

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PESSIMIST: In the Heart of the Bean

March 31, 2024 by Special Contributor

The World Famous Bean has been ranked one of the top 50 best college cafeterias in the nation. Awarded alongside other prominent universities, including Duke and Stanford, this is a milestone of achievement for the dear Christian college. This pristine award celebrates the accomplishment of the ACU kitchen and their work in serving the ACU ... [Read More…]

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PESSIMIST: ‘Barbenheimer’ directors Christoper Nolan and Greta Gerwig to lead ACU FilmFest

March 31, 2024 by Special Contributor

The AT&T Learning Studio announced Friday that FilmFest heads Lyle Rickson and Satie Cantoja will step down from their positions, citing “creative differences.” Though many student filmmakers were disappointed to see the two go, their sorrow quickly turned into joy when it was announced that the new leaders will be none other than ... [Read More…]

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PESSIMIST: Engineering student invents cloak of invisibility, allowing him to skip ODE exam

March 31, 2024 by Special Contributor

Written by Professor Severus Snape - https://youtu.be/CoOQT9cNSNU One engineering student has embarked on a groundbreaking experiment that has left the campus buzzing with intrigue and disbelief. Meet Larry Porter, junior civil engineering major from Denton, a brilliant yet mischievous student with a penchant for pushing the boundaries of what's ... [Read More…]

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PESSIMIST: ResLife constructs new dorm on campus designed for campus cats

March 31, 2024 by Special Contributor

In a groundbreaking move aimed at fostering a more inclusive campus environment, ResLife has announced the construction of a new dormitory specifically designed for the beloved campus cats. This innovative project, the first of its kind in higher education, aims to provide a safe and comfortable living space for the feline companions who have ... [Read More…]

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PESSIMIST: Feral Cats Raid Starbucks

March 31, 2024 by Special Contributor

Feral cats raided the Margarett and Herman Brown Library Starbucks the Thursday night before Easter. According to student workers, the staff had followed protocol in closing the cafe. In preparation for the upcoming holiday weekend, they took extra measures in cleaning the facility and restocking supplies for re-opening on Monday. It looked like ... [Read More…]

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Sing Song 2026 Awards Class Division:

Overall Award:
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Sing Song 2026 Awards Women’s Division:

Overall Award:
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2. Sigma Theta Chi
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The Optimist staff won several awards and competed at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association 2026 convention in Denton this weekend. Students participated in live contests and submitted work from the past year into the competition.Here are the results.- 1st place: Live print news writing, Ashley Henderson- 1st place: Live print sports writing, Roman Raffaeli- 2nd place: Live tv announcing, Zion Webb- 2nd place: Live news photo, Daniel Curd- 2nd place: Newscast, Optimist Staff- Honorable mention: Documentary (video), Makayla Clayton- 2nd place: Documentary, JMC documentary production class- 3rd place: General news, Callie Leverett- Honorable mention: General column, Zion Webb- Honorable mention: Sports reporting (video), Roman Raffaeli- Honorable mention: Live sports action photo, Daniel Curd- Honorable mention: General news video story, Ashley Henderson- Honorable mention: Photo illustrations (Daniel Curd & Optimist staffStudents also received awards for their work through KACU and ACUTV.- 1st place: In-depth news reporting (audio), Ashley Henderson- 1st place: General news audio story, Baylie Simon- 1st place: Live sports coverage (video), Roman Raffaeli & London Gray- 2nd place: Live sports coverage (video), Josiah Wonnell & Londyn Gray- 3rd place: General news audio story, Ashley Henderson- 2nd place: Sportscast (audio), Daisy Strine & Zion Webb- 3rd place: Sportscast (audio), Daisy Strine & Zion Webb- 3rd place: Feature reporting (audio), Baylie Simon- Honorable Mention: Feature reporting (audio), Josiah Wonnell#acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #studentmedia #tipa2026 ... See MoreSee Less

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Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process this weekend.Originally scheduled for last week, the start was delayed due to winter weather that brought snow and ice to campus. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete tasks assigned by their officers.To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #greeklife 📸: Daniel Curdacuoptimist.com/2026/02/gallery-clubs-begin-new-member-orientation-after-weather-delay/?fbclid=PA... ... See MoreSee Less

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