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JMC Network Newscast – September 26, 2014

September 26, 2014 by Optimist Staff

This week on the JMC Network Newscast: First, an inside look at the new pledges accepting their bids during call night. Then, special footage from the social clubs' bid nights as the pledging process begins. Also, a look at this year's freshman follies production. Finally, 2014 Summit 'Earthed' highlights. Laura Benson - ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Videos Tagged With: Bid Night, Freshman Follies, Newscast, Pledging

JMC Network Newscast – September 19, 2014

September 19, 2014 by Optimist Staff

This week on the JMC Network Newscast. First we meet the Bean's new head chef. Then details on how the football stadiums construction is going to effect parking during summit. Also a look at the exciting new wildcat yell pep rally's, and how you can get involved. Finally all of the inside details of the life on the hill cast, and one of their own ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Videos Tagged With: Artwalk, Life on the Hill, Newscast, Parking, The Bean

JMC Network Newscast – September 12, 2014

September 12, 2014 by Optimist Staff

This week on the JMC Network Newscast: Details from Brantly Houston on how his family dealt with the media blitz when his uncle, Dr. Kent Brantly contracted the deadly Ebola virus. Then a look at ACU's new food truck. Also, check out the West Texas Fair and Rodeo that has come to Abilene. Finally, details on how Highland Church of Christ has added ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Videos Tagged With: Ebola Virus, Highland Church of Christ, Newscast, West Texas Fair & Rodeo

JMC Network Newscast – April 4, 2014

April 4, 2014 by Optimist Staff

This week the annual ACU rodeo kicks up some dust, while the ACU cycling team shows their trailblazing skills. Baseball highlights of the Wildcats first conference series, the undergraduate research festival and more on the JMC Network Newscast. Rachel Smith - Producer JP Festa - News Director Matt Sloan - Sports Director James Clark - News ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Videos Tagged With: ACU Rodeo, Cycling, Newscast

JMC Network Newscast – March 28, 2014

March 28, 2014 by Optimist Staff

This weeks newscast covers ACU's first ever 24 Hour Musical, the tenth annual ACU Film Fest, Justice Week on campus this week and the first weekend of the Miss Frontier Texas competition. Freshman Softball standout Hannah Null pitches a record 17 strikeout game, and baseball dominates both game of a double header against Texas College. Rachel ... [Read More…]

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JMC Network Newscast – March 21, 2014

March 21, 2014 by Optimist Staff

On the JMC Network Newscast this week: We take a look at the construction progress in Bennet Gym, ask the ACU student body what they did for Spring Break, take a look at the intense process of applying to the new ACU nursing program, as well as a visit from West Texas Diplomat in Residence, Julie Connor to talk about careers in foreign ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Videos Tagged With: Newscast, Nursing, Sportscast, Spring Break

JMC Network Newscast – March 7, 2014

March 7, 2014 by Optimist Staff

On the JMC Network Newscast this week: The Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics hosted the third annual Zumbathon, Peace Walk for Congo Women took place in the SRWC, SA hosted its annual dodgeball tournament, the International Food Festival took place in the Hunter Welcome Center and 70 contestants auditioned for Abilene Idol. Rachel Smith ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Videos Tagged With: ISA, Newscast, Rec Center, Sportscast

JMC Network Newscast – February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014 by Optimist Staff

On the JMC Network Newscast this week: Senator Cornyn visits ACU's campus, Abilene Animal Shelter gets serious about pet adoption and the ACU theatre department gears up for another production. Rachel Smith - Producer JP Festa - News Director Matt Sloan - Sports Director James Clark - News Anchor Laura Benson - News Anchor Shera Niemirowski ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Videos Tagged With: Abilene Animal Shelter, Newscast, Theatre

JMC Network Newscast – February 21, 2014

February 25, 2014 by Optimist Staff

This week on the JMC Network Newscast, we wrap up Sing Song with this years winners, the Globetrotters put on great show in Moody Wednesday and thefts in Sikes Dorm escalate. All that and more on the JMC Network Newscast. Rachel Smith - Producer JP Festa - News Director Matt Sloan - Sports Director James Clark - News Anchor Laura Benson - ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Videos Tagged With: Abilene Animal Shelter, Newscast

JMC Network Newscast – February 14, 2014

February 15, 2014 by Optimist Staff

On the the JMC Network Newscast this week: Rachel Smith - Producer JP Festa - News Director Matt Sloan - Sports Director James Clark - News Anchor Laura Benson - News Anchor Shera Niemirowski - Sports Anchor ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Videos Tagged With: Newscast, Sing Song

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Sing Song 2026 Awards Class Division:

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The Optimist staff won several awards and competed at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association 2026 convention in Denton this weekend. Students participated in live contests and submitted work from the past year into the competition.Here are the results.- 1st place: Live print news writing, Ashley Henderson- 1st place: Live print sports writing, Roman Raffaeli- 2nd place: Live tv announcing, Zion Webb- 2nd place: Live news photo, Daniel Curd- 2nd place: Newscast, Optimist Staff- Honorable mention: Documentary (video), Makayla Clayton- 2nd place: Documentary, JMC documentary production class- 3rd place: General news, Callie Leverett- Honorable mention: General column, Zion Webb- Honorable mention: Sports reporting (video), Roman Raffaeli- Honorable mention: Live sports action photo, Daniel Curd- Honorable mention: General news video story, Ashley Henderson- Honorable mention: Photo illustrations (Daniel Curd & Optimist staffStudents also received awards for their work through KACU and ACUTV.- 1st place: In-depth news reporting (audio), Ashley Henderson- 1st place: General news audio story, Baylie Simon- 1st place: Live sports coverage (video), Roman Raffaeli & London Gray- 2nd place: Live sports coverage (video), Josiah Wonnell & Londyn Gray- 3rd place: General news audio story, Ashley Henderson- 2nd place: Sportscast (audio), Daisy Strine & Zion Webb- 3rd place: Sportscast (audio), Daisy Strine & Zion Webb- 3rd place: Feature reporting (audio), Baylie Simon- Honorable Mention: Feature reporting (audio), Josiah Wonnell#acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #studentmedia #tipa2026 ... See MoreSee Less

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Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process this weekend.Originally scheduled for last week, the start was delayed due to winter weather that brought snow and ice to campus. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete tasks assigned by their officers.To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #greeklife 📸: Daniel Curdacuoptimist.com/2026/02/gallery-clubs-begin-new-member-orientation-after-weather-delay/?fbclid=PA... ... See MoreSee Less

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