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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
4 hours 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 …
Los Angeles wildfire devastation spreads rapidly - The Optimist
1 day ago · Wildfires have spread rapidly across the Los Angeles area destroying everything in its path as it consumes homes and lives in California. According to CBS News, two wildfires …
‘Be better today than you were yesterday’: Wildcats work together ...
1 day ago · Winning 10 of their last 13, the Wildcats look to be in good shape through the beginning of the conference. However, several injuries have made for a tough road ahead. …
ACU falls to SFA in WAC title game to end historic season
A win against Stephen F. Austin would have secured the Western Athletic Conference for ACU, and ACU led 21-13 after three quarters. But the Wildcats fell 24-21. SFA scored 11 …
Sports Archives - The Optimist
5 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 …
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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 …
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. …