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As they drive past the under-construction Crutcher Scott Field, students and members of the Abilene community have expressed concerns about whether the new baseball facility will be ready for the Wildcats’ opening day.
Gallery: Bid Day kicks off New Member Orientation - The Optimist
1 day ago · The sororities and fraternities kicked off their new member orientation on Bid Day as they began their two-week pledging process. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete various tasks as instructed by their officers. The new members will spend the next two weeks learning about their club’s traditions […]
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Jan 14, 2025 · The Student Government Association's first senate meeting for the spring semester took place Wednesday. During the meeting, the SGA passed two resolutions, voted in two new senate members, and promoted two junior class officers.
ACU defeats Tarleton to clinch conference championship, FCS …
The Wildcats made history Saturday night in Stephenville, where No. 14 ACU defeated the No. 13 Tarleton State Texans 35-31 in the I-20 rivalry game. The eighth win of the season secured a spot in the NCAA FCS playoffs, ACU’s first conference championship and the most wins in a season since moving to the Div. I […]
ACU’s next athletics move needs to take some time – and winning
Dec 13, 2024 · After ACU won the United Athletic Conference championship, some fans are wondering if this is the university’s chance to break into the FBS. Not just yet. Instant gratification is non-existent in college athletics – unless you are Texas or Oklahoma. ACU will need to complete several tasks before joining an FBS conference. The first is […]
Rising Scholars applications open to high school students
Early applications for the Rising Scholars program are now open and will remain available to high school sophomores and juniors until March 1, 2025. The Rising Scholars program allows high school students to experience college life before their first semester. Students can apply to study abroad or live on campus for a week while earning […]
Flooding causes disruption on ACU’s campus - Optimist
The Recreation and Student Wellness Center (SRWC) at Abilene Christian University temporarily closed two weeks ago due to flooding and a loss of electricity. This closure created considerable campus-wide disruption due to its central role in student activities. On January 25th, students received an email from Kevin Campbell, Senior Vice President for Operations for the […]
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Aug 26, 2024 · The Optimist and ACUTV partnered together to produce a 3-hour live election show on Tuesday night. A team of 25 students worked for weeks preparing while doing research and interviews with guests like Dr. Phil Schubert and Rep. Stan Lambert.
Sports Archives - The Optimist
6 days ago · The Wildcats lost their sixth straight game, falling to California Baptist University 60-54 on Saturday. They now have a record of 0-4 in Western Athletic Conference games and 8-11 on the season.
Prediction: ACU vs. Texas Tech - The Optimist
Football will kick off its season against Texas Tech on Saturday in Lubbock. This game will mark the first of two to be played against the Red Raiders, the latter coming in September of 2026. This weekend’s matchup has been highly anticipated among the ACU fanbase as it marks Head Coach Keith Patterson’s return to […]