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Blogging isn’t ruining journalistic professionalism

March 31, 2016 by Collin Wieder

Blogging seems to be picking up more ground in the world of journalism, leaving some journalists to think they are becoming outdated. However, since journalism moved online, people began writing through blogs more often than print. A place where breaking news and quick internet blurbs reign. They write breaking news stories and prefer quantity ... [Read More…]

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The Optimist Print Edition: 01.14.15

January 14, 2015 by Optimist Staff

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Oil supply lowers more than prices

January 13, 2015 by Optimist Editorial Board

You've probably already seen it: people filling up their own barrels with gasoline, trying to take as much advantage of the lowered prices as possible. While the $1.88 may look good at the pump, the oil surplus will have a lasting negative impact on the economy over all. The New York Times recently said gas prices aren't expected to rise ... [Read More…]

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John Oliver: the Late Night journalist

October 2, 2014 by Daniel Zepeda

It looks like there is a new style of late-night television making its way onto the scene. John Oliver, host of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, has begun to incorporate hard-hitting journalistic stories as a regular part of his show. Along with being the comedic, satirical and entertaining host that we have all come to expect from late night ... [Read More…]

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Three of four students in accident released from hospital

May 5, 2014 by Optimist Staff

Three of the four ACU students involved in the one-car rollover accident on Sunday night have been released from Hendrick Medical Center. One of the students, Michelle Weidenaar from Arvada, Colorado, went into surgery after arriving at the hospital and is now in stable condition. Philomena DeHoyos from Seguin, Kristopher Normand from Fort ... [Read More…]

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Four students involved in rollover accident

May 5, 2014 by Melany Cox

Four ACU students were injured in a rollover accident on Loop 322 near Highway 36 just before 9 p.m. Sunday. The students are Philomena DeHoyos from Seguin, Kristopher Normand from Fort Knox, Kentucky, Shalina Sadruddin from Carrollton and Michelle Weidenaar from Arvada, Colorado. The students were sent to Hendrick Medical Center. Anna ... [Read More…]

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The Optimist Print Edition: 04.23.14

April 23, 2014 by Optimist Staff

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Condoleezza Rice to visit Global Samaritan

April 22, 2014 by Matthew Sloan

Abilene nonprofit Global Samaritan Resources will bring one of the most famous women in America to Abilene in the fall. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will speak at the Abilene Civic Center Nov. 18 at an event sponsored by Global Samaritan and all three local private universities. "A couple of months ago we reached out to her ... [Read More…]

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Buffalo Gap hosts new ‘Zombie Games’

April 22, 2014 by Dystanie Douglas

The Buffalo Gap Historical Village will have its third annual fundraising event, "The Zombie Games." The Zombie Games is a family-friendly, team-building apocalypse game that combines acts as seen on The Walking Dead, the Hunger Games and Survivor. Participants will work together in physical and mental challenges to gather supplies, solve ... [Read More…]

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Dallas PD recruits college campuses

April 22, 2014 by Micah Hermsdorf

The Dallas Police Department is recruiting heavily at college campuses, seeking students interested in a career in law enforcement. The Dallas PD application process includes a preliminary interview, an interview with the police board, a polygraph examination, a background investigation, and psychological and medical examinations. A physical ... [Read More…]

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ACU reported its lowest number of active COVID-19 cases during in-person instruction since Nov. 2 with 18 cases Friday. Quarantines also continue to decrease at 52.

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Ace Sushi opened Monday in the former Breakfast Co. space to offer students an additional dining option. Read more below:
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