Texas Secretary of State John Steen briefly visited the university while attending an election education event in Abilene. While on campus he attended Chapel, ate lunch with President Phil Schubert and toured the AT&T Learning Studio. Steen said Alicia Pierce ('02), communications director for the Office of the Secretary of State, ... [Read More…]
Bean Bucks to be used off-campus
One student's idea will soon become a campus-wide program. Nathan McClain, senior kinesiology major, was searching for ways to eat off-campus without spending a lot of his own money. He heard about TCU's Frog Bucks program and wondered why ACU didn't have a similar system. McClain designed a program that allows students to use their ID cards ... [Read More…]
The Optimist Print Edition: 08.28.13
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Golf team set to take on Division I
The Wildcat's golf team enters the upcoming season with a winning combination of both youth and experience. Four freshmen have been signed and the returning veterans are ready to play. Corbin Renner is a junior returning to the golf team. "I have no doubt in my mind that we will be able to hold our own," said Renner. "It'll be really fun to ... [Read More…]
Saturday Best: Wildcats unveil their new uniforms
For the first time in 16 years the ACU football team will be in new uniforms. As they enter their first year as a Div. 1 program, the Wildcats have a brand new look sponsored by Adidas. The new wildcat logo, which was introduced last semester, is now more modern and aggressive to be similar to other collegiate logos across the United ... [Read More…]
Richardson runs toward NFL stardom
The ACU football team has had a steady stream of talented football players making their way to the NFL for nearly a decade, but none of them have been like Daryl Richardson. Richardson is a second-year pro that has been named the starting running back for St. Louis, which is impressive for a number of reasons. First, the Rams had a Hall of ... [Read More…]
Wildcats look to sting the Hornets
After a summer of waiting, college football is finally here. ACU will take on Concordia College in Shotwell Stadium on Saturday at 7 p.m. "I expect them to come in and play hard," said head coach Ken Collums. "They are coming a long way, so I am sure they are coming to compete. Our guys will be ready and I am sure [Concordia] will be ready to ... [Read More…]
ACU scores three goals on falling Stars
The Stars of Oklahoma City University, known for their incredible success at the NAIA level were stunned by our very own Wildcats. The 'Cats played and won their first game as a Div. I program, 3-2, this past Sunday. The first two goals came from two senior veterans, Jacey Ferrara and Andrea Carpenter, while the winning goal in the 83rd minute ... [Read More…]
Grade-A speaker: Opening Chapel recognizes new achievements
Opening Chapel is the kick off for every fall semester, and this year's assembly definitely did not disappoint. The Parade of Flags, just one of Opening Chapel's traditions, recognizes every country represented in the ACU body. Many students look forward to watching the parade at the beginning of Chapel each year. Kaileb Holland, junior ... [Read More…]
Search ongoing for Student Life VP
The search continues for the new vice president of Student Life. After Dr. Jean-Noel Thompson left the university in March of last semester, Dr. Jan Meyer has been serving as the interim vice president for Student Life. A search committee was formed by Dr. Allison Garrett, vice president of the university, in February. The committee consists ... [Read More…]
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