The Optimist

Friday, February 22, 2008

News

• New alert system warrants security, chief seeks more participation
• Last total lunar eclipse until 2010
• Extravaganza gives brides a boost
• Audience given voice at Sing Song
• Kenyan turmoil hits home
• Budget shortfalls force job cuts
• Congress phones members for vote
• Graduation speaker suggestion still under consideration
• Outstanding alumnus honored for years of accomplishments
• Hardin-Simmons to start oil drilling on its campus
• New fountain to highlight, frame Hunter Welcome Center
• Centennial fundraising campaign comes to conclusion
• Artist creates charitable work in Chapel Wednesday
• New journal focuses on statistics, growth rates
• Pizza Hut expands, adds new amenities
• Churches sponsor summer missions

Sports

• Tarleton topples ACU
• Cats finish fourth at first spring tourney
• Streak ends with loss to St. Mary's
• ACU extends streak to seven
• Qualifiers continue journey toward nationals
• Doubleheaders await ACU

Entertainment

• 'Best Picture' nominees put forth great cinematography, acting skills
• 2008 Academy Awards

Opinion

• ACU needs to respect all national holidays
• Passion seems to have skipped our generation
• Value your own opinion, not others'
• Campus change requires Congress, student body participation
• Cherry Waves

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