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When they hosted Northern Arizona University on Saturday, the Wildcats shut out the Lumberjacks 24-0 with a strong defensive effort. The team’s first trip to […]
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 gratification is non-existent in college athletics – unless you are Texas or Oklahoma. ACU will need to complete several tasks before joining an FBS conference. The first is […]
Men’s golf finishes second in Bayou City Collegiate Classic
The men’s golf team completed its second tournament of the season, the Bayou City Collegiate Classic, finishing second out of 11th, going 25 under par. This finish is a big improvement from the last tournament in which ACU finished 17th, going 32 strokes over par. “We worked at it pretty hard,” said Head Coach Tom […]
Greek Life prepares for invitational rushes, new member orientation
2 days ago · Greek Life began the spring semester with the first round of invitational rushes, which finished Tuesday night. Potential new members are required to fill out their club rankings using the Suitable app before noon on Wednesday. According to an email from Robin McPherson, senior coordinator of fraternities and sororities, late submissions will not be accepted. […]
Gallery: Winter Fest kicks off spring semester with ice rink, movie …
The Campus Activities Board hosted its Winter Fest on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Campus Mall. The event featured an outdoor ice rink, a screening of “Jack Frost” and free coffee for the first 75 participants from EspressOak Coffee. Students attended to enjoy winter-themed activities and spend time with friends as the spring semester […]
Wildcat basketball prepares for new season - The Optimist
Nov 1, 2024 · A program defined by its toughness, grittiness and defense has yet to go to the NCAA March Madness Tournament since 2021. Head Coach Brette Tanner, however, has set the bar high for what he believes could be an exciting season in the big country. “ACU basketball is back,” Tanner said. “It has been probably a […]
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. This weekend’s matchup has been highly anticipated among the ACU fanbase as it marks Head Coach Keith Patterson’s return to […]
Optimist Print Edition 11.25.24 - The Optimist
Nov 25, 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 research and interviews with guests like Dr. Phil Schubert and Rep. Stan Lambert.
Endowment, other factors boost ACU on Forbes ranking
Aug 29, 2024 · ACU received an A on the Forbes 2024 college financial grade list, which highlights the financial stability of private universities in the nation. The Forbes 2024 college financial grades list was released earlier this month. Nearly 900 private universities were ranked, and ACU was in the top 50. Forbes calculates each college’s GPA by using […]
The root of ACU’s love and hate - The Optimist
Ending my college education early was always the plan for me, but the things that I have been able to see, experience and examine about ACU’s community were not. I have found immense growth in ACU over the past three and a half years, but ACU still has a long road to climb if it […]