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Soccer plays first game in new Elmer Gray Stadium

September 9, 2015 by Shera Niemirowski

The soccer team played its first game in the new Elmer Gray Stadium last Friday. ACU lost to the University of North Texas, 3-0. Several seniors on the team talk about their last year as a wildcat. Video/editing by: Hannah Null ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports, Videos Tagged With: Elmer Gray Stadium, Soccer, Women's Soccer

JMC Network Newscast – April 17, 2015

April 17, 2015 by Optimist Staff

This week on the JMC Network Newscast... First, a look at the new Elmer Gray Stadium on campus. Then, a behind-the-scenes look at KACU's pledge drive and finally, a preview of TEDxACU. Produced by: Shera Niemirowski Videos by: Jesse Harper and Kynzie Newman ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Videos Tagged With: Elmer Gray Stadium, KACU, Newscast, TEDx ACU

JMC Network Newscast – April 2, 2015

April 3, 2015 by Optimist Staff

This week on the JMC Network Newscast: First, a look at the groundbreaking of the Halbert-Walling Research Center. Then, a look at the 7th annual undergraduate research festival. Also, a quick update on the demolition of the old Elmer Gray stadium. Finally, a peak at Abilene's favorite snow cone place, Cajun Cones. Produced by Savanah ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Videos Tagged With: Cajun Cones, Elmer Gray Stadium, Halbert-Walling, Newscast, Undergraduate Research

JMC Network Newscast – March 27, 2015

March 27, 2015 by Optimist Staff

This week on the JMC Network Newscast... First we go inside the 60th annual ACU Rodeo, then we recap of this year's FilmFest competition. Also, we get a sneak peek inside ACU's new Engineering facility. And finally, we introduce you to cop-turned-poet Sarah Cortez. Produced by Savanah Silva Video by Jesse Harper, Kynzie Newman, Aaron Pokluda, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Videos Tagged With: ACU Rodeo, Elmer Gray Stadium, Engineering, FilmFest, Newscast

Demolition makes way for new Elmer Gray athletics facility

March 27, 2015 by Savanah Silva

ACU's historic Elmer Gray Stadium is prepped for demolition as finishing touches are made to the school's new track and field facility. The new stadium will carry the Elmer Gray name. Produced by Savanah Silva Video by Josh Cook and Jesse Harper ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Sports, Videos Tagged With: Elmer Gray Stadium, Track & Field

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