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Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process this wee...
02/02/2026

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.

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📸: Daniel Curd

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01/28/2026

Check out this wider view of the snow on campus from our drone shots over the weekend!

Wednesday classes will move to remote instruction, and offices will remain closed.

🎥: Daniel Curd

As snow covers campus, students have been outside having snowball fights and sledding using a variety of items such as l...
01/28/2026

As snow covers campus, students have been outside having snowball fights and sledding using a variety of items such as laundry baskets and cardboard boxes. Our staff went out and captured the winter storm, which has cancelled classes for the second day in a row.

To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio.

📸: Daniel Curd, Callie Brimberry

01/24/2026

The winter storm has made its way to Abilene, and some students spent the day outside in the snow. According to the Weather Channel, temperatures will continue to drop and more snow is anticipated going into Sunday.

Stay tuned for more coverage on the weather and any important updates.

Andrew North was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 3 months old; he’s never known life without it. Now, in his late 20s ...
11/25/2025

Andrew North was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 3 months old; he’s never known life without it. Now, in his late 20s and married, North has cultivated a fulfilling life despite facing adversity from the perceived limitations of his chronic disease.

North is an ACU graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in marriage and family services.

To read more, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link below.

https://acuoptimist.com/2025/11/grad-student-with-cystic-fibrosis-wins-scholarship-strives-to-make-an-impact/

📝: Callie Leverett

The Indian Culture Association hosted their annual Golden Gala last Saturday at Hillcrest Church. Students, faculty, and...
11/25/2025

The Indian Culture Association hosted their annual Golden Gala last Saturday at Hillcrest Church. Students, faculty, and members of ICA gathered together to celebrate the beauty of Indian Culture.

To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link below.

https://acuoptimist.com/2025/11/gallery-ica-hosts-the-annual-golden-gala/

📸: Callie Brimberry

Society often tells people to move on after grief, but how can one ever really get over a loss? Optimist Editor in Chief...
11/21/2025

Society often tells people to move on after grief, but how can one ever really get over a loss? Optimist Editor in Chief explores the reality of grief using some of her own experiences in her personal opinion piece.

To read more, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link below.

https://acuoptimist.com/2025/11/grief-isnt-a-finish-line/

📝: Ashley Henderson

Greek Life began its first round of open rushes this week, starting on Wednesday.The open rush rounds give students the ...
11/21/2025

Greek Life began its first round of open rushes this week, starting on Wednesday.

The open rush rounds give students the opportunity to interact with various clubs and get a feel for where they belong. Some rush events are more activity-based, while others are about asking questions and interacting with as many people as possible.

To read more, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link below.

https://acuoptimist.com/2025/11/fraternities-sororities-begin-the-rushing-process/

📝: Baylie Simon

Standardized testing can create hurdles for neurodivergent and neurotypical students. Optimist Reporter Callie Leverett ...
11/06/2025

Standardized testing can create hurdles for neurodivergent and neurotypical students. Optimist Reporter Callie Leverett used her experience with Dyslexia to offer ways to improve education and curricula.

To read more, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio.

📝: Callie Leverett

Every 74 seconds, someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted, according to the R**e, Abuse & In**st National Network, the...
11/05/2025

Every 74 seconds, someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted, according to the R**e, Abuse & In**st National Network, the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization.

Optimist Editor in Chief Ashley Henderson shared how her eyes were opened to this tragic reality and the importance of speaking up.

📝: Ashley Henderson

The Optimist staff was busy at work last week! Our team produced a 12-page newspaper and a newscast show all while keepi...
11/04/2025

The Optimist staff was busy at work last week! Our team produced a 12-page newspaper and a newscast show all while keeping up with the daily coverage of Homecoming events.

Members of our staff also attended the annual Gutenberg event and the Sports Hall of Fame dinner to support alumni from the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications.

To view our Homecoming coverage, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio.

11/01/2025

In our Homecoming newscast, The Optimist covers Homecoming activities and the biggest stories around campus.

Have a great Homecoming weekend!

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