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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 …
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 …
News Archives - The Optimist
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Print Edition Archives - The Optimist
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 …
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 …
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. …