Last week's weather wreaked havoc on Abilene. Construction workers could not work on Foster Science Building during the snow days and had to wait for the ground to thaw and dry before returning to work. "When the ground's real wet, it tears up the heavy equipment," said Kevin Roberts, chief information officer. "So it's not just that there ... [Read More…]
Cartoon: Spot the difference
"Spot the difference" Daily Doodle Dosage by Ben Todd ... [Read More…]
The Optimist Print Edition: 02.07.14
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Surprise snow freezes school
The forecast predicted half an inch of snow, but students woke up and were surprised to find Abilene covered in over two inches of snow - enough to cancel classes and shutdown the university. Several students braved the single-digit windchill on Thursday and participated in snowball fights and sledding. The hills behind Smith Adams Hall were ... [Read More…]
The Optimist Print Edition: 02.05.14
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Cartoon: Fans refuse to ‘Let It Go’
"Fans refuse to 'Let It Go'" Daily Doodle Dosage by Ben Todd ... [Read More…]
ACU events rescheduled after ice storm
Several social clubs and campus organizations are planning rescheduled events after harsh weather conditions before the Christmas Break forced many to cancel their parties and socials. Treadaway Kids had planned a Christmas party for mentors and their kids the night of Dec. 5 but had to cancel the event because the roads were too slick to travel ... [Read More…]
Cartoon: Typical Texas weather
"Typical Texas weather" Daily Doodle Dosage by Ben Todd ... [Read More…]
Students celebrate snow day
Students spend four days of cancelled class playing in the snow. Video/editing by Blane Singletary ... [Read More…]
Heavy snow cancels class, creates winter playground for students
ACU students woke up to find that school had been canceled due to a hazardous snow storm. Throughout the day, students found ways to occupy their recently opened schedules. Video/editing by Ben Weaver ... [Read More…]