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JMC Network Newscast – October 3, 2014

October 3, 2014 by Optimist Staff

This week on the JMC Network Newscast: We have an inside look at the acu charity hockey game benefitting Hendrick children's hospital. Then, highlights of Entra la plaza- the annual acu event that celebrates Hispanic heritage month. Also, details on acu's computer auction- where more than 400 laptops, desktops and ipads were sold. Finally, the ... [Read More…]

Students celebrate Hispanic heritage month

October 3, 2014 by Bianca Luna

The ACU Hispanos Unidos student ran club put together their annual Entra a La Plaza to celebrate Hispanic heritage month. Students and Abilenians came to check out Hispanic traditions, such as food, dancing, and music. Video/editing by Bianca Luna ... [Read More…]

The Optimist Print Edition: 10/01/14

October 1, 2014 by Optimist Staff

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Entra a la Plaza serves up culture

September 30, 2014 by Emily Seidel

A Spanish version of Be My Baby blasted over loudspeakers as several hundred waited for the festivities of Entra a la Plaza to begin Friday night. While they waited, some had their faces painted, and others bounced around in the inflatable obstacle course. The aroma of cheese, beef and spices filled the air as the line that stretched the length of ... [Read More…]

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"There are lots of ways to keep ourselves entertained without risking the spread of coronavirus even further into our community." Read more from Assistant Managing Editor Sydney Varner below: https://acuoptimist.com/2020/09/outdoors-activities-may-help-keep-boredom-at-bay/

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Despite concerns about overall enrollment numbers due to COVID-19, university enrollment has increased due to new online programs. Read more below:
https://acuoptimist.com/2020/09/enrollment-increases-despite-smaller-freshman-class-covid-19-concerns/

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"There are lots of ways to keep ourselves entertained without risking the spread of coronavirus even further into our community." Read more from Assistant Managing Editor Sydney Varner below: ...

Outdoor activities may help keep boredom at bay - Optimist

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Abilene is, by definition, a small college town. While there are still things to do and places to go, most of those are closed or at half capacity because of the pandemic that just doesn’t seem to end. We’re left to our own devices to entertain ourselves with minimal resources and multiple regul...

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The Optimist

11 hours ago

Despite concerns about overall enrollment numbers due to COVID-19, university enrollment has increased due to new online programs. Read more below: ...

Enrollment increases despite smaller freshman class, COVID-19 concerns - Optimist

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Overall university enrollment increased despite concerns that students would not return due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase in enrollment is due to new online programs, according to Tamara Long, vice president for enrollment. ACU Online added 15 new online undergraduate programs this year and...

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