Whether it's during national, local or even Students' Association elections, the Optimist has had a long-standing tradition of endorsing candidates. The purpose of endorsing, like everything else on the opinion page, is to start a conversation. It gets people talking, not just about the candidate the editorial board thinks is right for the job, ... [Read More…]
Texas campus carry bill passes Senate, moves to House
The Texas House of Representatives will vote on Senate Bill 11 in the coming months, which, if passed, would lift the ban on concealed handguns on Texas' university campuses. The bill cleared the Texas Senate in late March. ACUPD Chief of Police Jimmy Ellison has been debating the issue and informing faculty and staff of the possible affects ... [Read More…]
De su propio voluntad
While many seniors are scrambling to figure out summer plans, Katie Cranfill has already planned out the next five to 10 years of her life. Although she can't pinpoint the exact responsibilities she'll have, Cranfill, Spanish major from Copperas Cove, she'll spend that time doing long-term mission work in the central highlands of Peru. There, ... [Read More…]
The Broken Arrow Battery: Copeland, Mason bring strong bond to baseball
Not many can say they've grown up with their best friend and gone on to play collegiate baseball with them. From T-ball to Div. I baseball, Alex Copeland and Aaron Mason have had the privilege Now juniors, Alex and Aaron play on the ACU baseball team together and joined the team for the first time this season. They also played on the same team ... [Read More…]
IRS pummels La Popular with tremendous tax liens
The Internal Revenue Service recently filed tax liens amounting to $1.48 million of back taxes against La Popular Bakery & Cafe No. 1/Ricardo Arias, per IRS documents. The IRS filed three notices of tax liens against the restaurant and Arias on Feb. 4. Another notice was filed Sept. 2. The Abilene Reporter-News obtained documents which said ... [Read More…]
Student filmmakers honored at 11th Annual FilmFest
The university conducted its 11th annual FilmFest Gala Friday night, and the event featured 10 films that showcased the range of talent and experience among ACU's students. Actually Love, a satirical film that offers a perspective on love and relationships, won awards in four categories: best editor (Denzil Lim), best producer (Laura Harris), ... [Read More…]
Theatre musical crams high school into one day
The Department of Theatre conducted its second 24 HR Musical Sunday evening, preparing, practicing and performing High School Musical over a single 24-hour period and raising more than $600 for Living Water International. Living Water International is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness and money to help end the water crisis in ... [Read More…]
Students deliver intentional care on Guatemala mission trip
This year, a wide array of students went to Suchitepequez, Guatemala, to provide medical care and provide quality healthcare to its citizens. Every month, students and health professionals travel to West Guatemala with Health Talents International to carry out mobile medical and dental clinics. ACU has partnered with organization and regularly ... [Read More…]
Mary’s Paleteria: Ice pop culture
Mary's Paleteria is a splash of color to anyone traveling down the bleak South Treadaway Boulevard. Between an abandoned gas station and a gravel road, Mary's bright pennant flags and painted tropical murals can't be ignored. Mary's is the only paleteria in Abilene, serving a variety of Mexican inspired delights, including paletas. A paleta is a ... [Read More…]
Wildcats wrap up second successful Southland season
With a 60-40 road loss to the A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders on March 7, the women's basketball team's season came to an end. The team managed to go 9-9 in the Southland conference, good for eighth out of 13 teams, compared to just 8-6 last season. Their 17-12 overall record ties them for second-best in the conference with Lamar, whom the team ... [Read More…]
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