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1 week ago | acuoptimist.com | Daniel Curd |Makayla Clayton

You are here: Home / Multimedia / Photo Galleries / Gallery: Seniors reflect and worship during Candlelight Send-off Spring graduates gathered for a traditional candlelight send-off at Beauchamp Amphitheatre on Sunday night. The ACU community joined seniors in worship and reflection as faculty and staff offered prayers and encouragement. Bible professor Beth Ann Fisher opened the evening with a prayer, and psychology professor Rachael Riley delivered the devotional.

1 week ago | acuoptimist.com | Daniel Curd

You are here: Home / Multimedia / Photo Galleries / Gallery: Students battle it out in Wildcat World Cup Smash Bros. tournament Students gathered in Moody Coliseum on Friday night for the Wildcat World Cup, a Super Smash Bros. tournament hosted by ACU Club Esports. The event featured both an ACU student bracket and a cash-prize bracket, with participants competing on the main stage.

2 weeks ago | acuoptimist.com | Daniel Curd

Gen Z is juggling student debt, inflation and a shaky job market. Now it’s getting hit with tariffs, too. On April 4, 2025, the U.S. stock market experienced a sharp and immediate decline after President Donald Trump announced a sweeping new set of tariffs on imports from more than 60 countries. The Wall Street Journal reports that the S&P 500 dropped 6% in a single day, erasing trillions of dollars in market value.

3 weeks ago | acuoptimist.com | Daniel Curd

Students gathered at Boone Theatre on Tuesday for ACU’s Got Talent, a student showcase hosted by the Campus Activities Board. The event featured a variety of performances, including singing, instrumental music, interpretive dance, dramatic readings and group acts. Attendees enjoyed popcorn, drinks and event T-shirts. This year marked the first installment of ACU’s Got Talent, and organizers noted a strong turnout from both performers and the audience.

1 month ago | acuoptimist.com | Daniel Curd

You are here: Home / Multimedia / Photo Galleries / Gallery: Students compete in fourth annual Olympic Games Students took part in the fourth annual ACU Olympic Games, held Monday through Thursday and hosted by the Student Government Association and Intramurals. The week included both individual and team competitions such as track, swimming, bouldering, weightlifting, ultimate frisbee, cornhole, and relay races. On Tuesday, students also enjoyed popsicles and treats from Mary’s Paleteria.