Popular alumni group returns to Abilene for show
By Joel Dallas
My favorite way to judge a live performance is to observe the interaction between the performers and the crowd. The Hunters and Gatherers, a band of ACU alums based out of Austin, brought in a formidable crowd at Abilene’s The Hideaway recently. They lived up to their reputation for putting on a rollicking [...]
The Optimist Print Edition: 09/30/2009
Wildcats bring home doubles title
Jaclyn Walker and Dina Pavlin won the Wilson/ITA South Central doubles championship Sunday at the WU Tennis Center on the Washburn Center University campus.
Walker and Pavlin defeated defending regional doubles champions Zuzanna Osinska and Emina Spirtovic 6-2 and 6-1. The pair from Northeastern State University was also the top seed in this year’s tournament. [...]
ACU soccer wins four straight matches
The Wildcats have won four straight matches in extra periods; the ACU offense came alive, averaging 2.25 goals per game.
After beating Dallas Baptist, ACU beat Texas-Permian Basin 3-2 in double overtime Sept. 22. Three days later, the Wildcats overcame Angelo State 2-1, once again in double overtime. The ’Cats needed only a single overtime to [...]
Unstress day ends Wellness Week with games, live music
By Liz Spano and Brittany Brand
Students will have the opportunity to soak their professors in a dunk tank, jump on inflatable rides or throw themselves against a Velcro wall during “Unstress Day” on Friday, which will wrap up the 2009 Wellness Week.
Unstress Day was designed by the Counseling Center to provide fun and engaging activities [...]
Outdoor Club climbs, cleans
The ACU Outdoor Club cleaned up and climbed up during the club’s rock climbing trip. Students of all skill levels, 22 in all, joined the Brownwood climbing group, Rock Addiction, as they collected trash before their excursion Saturday.
“It was so encouraging to see such a large group all excited about climbing and giving back to [...]
Knox is Chicago’s return guy
Interesting article from Vaughn McClure of the Chicago Tribune about Johnny Knox taking over the return duties from former Wildcat Danieal Manning. Since Manning and pro bowl returner Devin Hester both start on defense and offense respectively, Knox has been given the nod as kickoff returner. So far so good for Knox who has averaged [...]
Students audition for host positions
By David Soto
As Sing Song approaches, the Office of Student Productions begins its search for student hosts and hostesses once again.
Five to seven students are chosen from about 60 applicants each year, the majority of whom are women.
“The judges’ panel is comprised of people from the Sing Song professional staff, ACU’s Music Department and music [...]
Recruiting Web site features student stories
By Casey Oliver
The Office of Enrollment Management is opening a new avenue for recruiting high school seniors with its new Web site, Live Up. The innovative and interactive site was designed to work hand-in-hand with the prospective students’ page on the ACU Web site.
Corey Patterson, director of Enrollment Management, said the goal of the Live [...]
Dayz go by in Downtown Abilene
Local businesses and artists will organize special promotions and activities to attract visitors for Downtown Dayz, a monthly event that will take place Oct. 10.
Sponsored by the Abilene Downtown Association, Downtown Dayz was created last year to encourage interest in Abilene’s downtown business and cultural scene.
“The purpose of Downtown Dayz is really to generate interest [...]
SBC needs group leaders
By Jill Dougher
The ACU Spring Break Committee is conducting interviews this week to select leaders for the 2010 Spring Break Campaigns.
Every fall, students have the opportunity to apply for a Spring Break Campaign leader position. Students given this title are in charge of planning a trip and leading a group of students to a selected [...]
SALT restructures service
The Service Action Leadership Team organized its only Service Saturday of the semester last weekend.
In the past, SALT organized one Service Saturday every month. Beginning this year, SALT will offer only one Service Saturday for the semester; instead, the team will offer other service opportunities each week.
SALT Secretary Amanda Buchanan, senior psychology major from Lubbock, [...]
