Java vs. Java Abilene coffee shops compete for student attention Arts Page 4 vol. 102, no. 28
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Something phishy: hackers reroute payments
INSIDE
Madeline orr
SPORTS
managing editor
Men’s basketball wins their home debut by 40 points at the Christmas Slam
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The university was informed on Tuesday afternoon that six employee payments had been rerouted to out-of-state bank accounts and a total of 17 myACU accounts had been accessed by the perpetrators. Before Thanksgiving break, several ACU email accounts received a phishing email that,
when responded to, allowed the perpetrators to attain account login credentials and use them to reroute payroll direct deposits to unauthorized bank accounts in Tennessee and Virginia. Kevin Roberts, vice president of planning and operations, said this incident is, apparently, part of a much broader national event. “There are about 30 other universities that we’re aware had the same thing
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It appears to be part of a much broader effort on the criminals. It wasn’t just limited to ACU.” kevin roberts vice president of planning and operations
happen to them within the same time frame. It appears to be part of a much broader effort on the criminals’ part,” said Roberts. “It wasn’t just
limited to ACU.” The amount of money diverted by the perpetrators is unclear. Roberts said he did not know how much money ACU lost, but the unauthorized accounts were immediately cashed out after the rerouting. He said there have been phishing attempts before but not this sophisticated or targeted directly toward a university community. “They’re usually much
more generic. This was unique in that it was targeted to universities beyond just us and it was fairly sophisticated in its making,” Roberts said. He said ACU security personnel is working with personnel at other universities as part of an ongoing investigation. ACU Police Department is actively consulting with federal law enforcement agencies. see phishing page 3
ACU moves away from OpenClass
NEWS Faculty and staff raise $29,000 for the nonprofit organization United Way Page 3
brittany jackson copy editor
SPORTS
open to parents, graduates and faculty members. This year, because of the resurfacing of the tennis courts in the Teague Special Events Center, graduating students will wait in the Student Recreational and Wellness Center before they enter Moody Coliseum. “I am excited for that diploma, I’m not going to lie,” said Samantha Stien, senior business finance major from Georgetown. “I know it’s not going to come in the mail until two weeks
CourseSites is becoming more a widely used learning management system in the university’s classrooms as OpenClass has proven to be difficult in navigation for professors and students. Berlin Fang, director of instructional design for the Adams Center for Teaching and Learning, said the future of OpenClass remains unclear as more faculty begin to adopt CourseSites outside the university’s computer system. “CourseSites is not exactly a replacement of OpenClass,” he said. “The Provost’s Office has consulted various stakeholders on campus and then decided to bring CourseSites alongside OpenClass as an alternative.” CourseSites is a cloudbased learning management system that is supported by Blackboard, a site the university used in the past. “There are tradeoffs for using either one of them,” Fang said. “For instance, OpenClass has a rather simple, minimalist interface which may appeal to some users. And OpenClass is supported locally as an enterprise solution. CourseSites is a cloudbased, decentralized solution similar to Blackboard that some faculty may be familiar with.” As the Optimist reported in August, the university made the switch to OpenClass to save money because it allowed free use. ACU’s Adams Center collaborated with the developers of the site to “update the system and provide additional services and upgrades for the future.” However, despite the additional work being done on the site, it remains difficult to navigate for some professors and its gradebook system is too simplistic for some. Unfortunately, the site cannot be integrated with other parts of the univer-
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Women’s basketball improves to 6-2 after Christmas Slam victory against Commerce
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OPINION The editorial board clarifies why Optimist reporters do what they do
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SPORTS The sports staff looks back at volleyball’s first season as a Div. I team Page 6
jarred schuetze Staff Photographer
Joshua Lowe, sophomore theatre major from Crowley, and Haley Huskins, sophomore vocational missions major from Sugar Land, battle the cold weather while walking through campus.
207 walk in winter graduation
OPINION Senior Mandy Lambright and Chief Photographer says a farewell in her last column Page 4
ONLINE NEWS SA rennovates their office with $2,000 of allocated money from the budget
SPORTS Sports Director Matt Sloan reminisces on the five best college football games of his life
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kirsten holman staff reporter The university will grant degrees to more than 200 students during commencement at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 in Moody Coliseum. The 207 students receiving degrees is fewer than the 250 students last year, so Dr. Eric Gumm, registrar and director of the FirstYear Program, anticipates this year’s ceremony to be slightly shorter. Gumm expects between 1,000 and 1,200 people
will fill Moody Coliseum to cheer on the graduates. Joyce Haley, instructor of journalism and mass communication and recipient of the Teacher of the Year award in May, will speak at the December graduation ceremony. “One of the great things that I love about ACU graduation ceremony is that component of the escort and the hooding ceremony for the undergraduates,” said Gumm. “Most schools that you go to don’t have that component. That really makes it a personal ex-
perience. So it’s not just you and your classmates that you spent the last four years with, but it’s also you and your classmates and somebody that is significant, whether that is a parent or a spouse or a sibling or someone on campus who has been meaningful sharing this experience together.” A reception in the Hunter Welcome Center will take place after the graduation, which is sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations and the Alumni Association. The reception will provide small desserts and will be
Moore chosen as new director for McNair Maggie Marshall copy editor Dr. Steven Moore, associate professor of language and literature, has been appointed as the new director of the McNair Scholars Program. The program helps students who may not normally have the opportunity to achieve their dreams of getting a Ph.D. Moore will continue his job as an associate professor of Language and Literature while taking on taking on new responsibilities while working as the director. He said the McNair Schol-
ars Program about “mentoring and helping students achieve.” “My job is simply moore to serve as director and oversee operations,” Moore said. His tasks include overseeing the program activities and regulations, the development and coordination of faculty and administrative relationships, the development of McNair Scholars as undergraduate researchers and maintain-
ing accountability for annual performance report and budget. “I have a great team I work with,” Moore said. Hilary Simpson, associate director for the program, works alongside Moore. Simpson directs the dayto-day affairs of the program. “Along with our administrative assistant, I help do the budget and the fun stuff,” Simpson said. About 30 students participate in the program each year. Moore and Simpson work to get to know the scholars and help them succeed in the graduate pro-
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gram of their choice. “My favorite part of the job is meeting with our scholars,” Simpson said. Each participant receives a stipend to participate, as well as paid travel to conferences to present their research. Different opportunities are offered, such as campus visits, GRE tutoring and academic advising, anything to give students a competitive edge. Many graduate schools offer scholarships to McNair Scholars because of the program’s reputation. “The program is designed to help students down the road,” Moore said.
The program works hard to get the word out about the program. “We have awesome opportunities where we visit several organizations on campus and we promote McNair Scholars,” Moore said. Resources and testimonies from previous McNair scholars can also be found online. “We get the word out, we have literature, we’re visiting classes,” Moore said. “I am so excited about this great opportunity.” contact marshall at mxm10d@acu.edu
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Last day of class
9 a.m. Craig Middle School Clinic
Last day to withdraw from the university
monday
Dead Day (No Classes)
2 p.m. Women’s Basketball at University of Texas San Antonio
10:30 p.m. Midnight Breakfast at the Bean
6:30 p.m. Capernaum Talent Show
7:30 p.m. ACU Opera presents: Amahl and the Night Visitors
7:30 p.m. Christmas Vespers
Announcements
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University Park Apartments is offering student housing over Christmas break. Call 325738-4600. Space is limited. Students interested in Spring Break service can learn more about volunteer opportunities at acu.edu/ccsl/ministry-service/spring-break/index.html. The Kinesiology Club is conducting a De-Stress Session from 6 - 8 p.m. on Dec. 9 in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. There will be sports and snacks.
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Midnight Breakfast is from 10:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. on Dec. 9 in the World Famous Bean. There will be a DJ, prizes and $150 given away at midnight. Students may use a meal plan or pay $5. Students who are interested in screenwriting may pitch story ideas to the 2014 Film Fest teams for a chance to see their story on the big screen. To enter, students must send a 100 word synopsis to ajp09c@acu.edu before Feb. 1.
The ACU Library now has a mobile interface to make connecting with the library easier. Visit go.acu.edu/fslgi on a mobile device to check it out. The A Capella Chorus, University Chorale and the ACU Orchestra will be performing the Christmas Vespers at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 8 at the First Baptist Church. Students can donate a gift to a specific child by picking up a paper angel in the Campus Center from Dec. 2 - 12.
The Big Purple Marching Band is collecting money for the Noah Project in order to help them purchase gifts for children in need. To donate, students can visit the WPAC or give money to the band students. They are accepting donations until Dec. 7. Conversations, the ACU graduate student journal, is accepting submissions for the Winter edition. To volunteer or submit an article, go to http://ojs.acu. edu/ojs/index.php/conversations. Sumbit articles by Dec. 10. For more information contact conversations@acu.edu.
Police Log Police log SELECTED ACUPD CALLS FOR THE WEEK 11/19/2013 12:01 p.m. A student’s bicycle was stolen from his backyard in the 2500 block of Madison Ave. 11/20/2013 2:00 p.m. A student’s Play Station 3 was stolen from a Mabee Hall common area. 11/20/2013 2:56 p.m. Several students’ vehicles were vandalized by having eggs thrown onto and broken on them. 11/20/2013 8:38 p.m. Several non-campus males were issued Criminal Trespass Warnings after found harassing girls walking in the mall area. 12/02/2013 9:40 p.m. A prankster left raw fish under a student’s bed in a Mabee Hall dorm room. Weekly Stats For Week of Nov. 22 - Dec. , 2013- Total Events: 367 ACCIDENT 1 ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITY 21 ALARM 6 ANIMAL CALL 1 BARRICADES 5 BICYCLE PATROL 2 BICYCLE/SKATEBOARD CALL 1 BURGLARY (MOTOR VEHICLE) 1 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 5 DISTURBANCE 1 DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE 1
ELEVATOR RESCUE 1 ESCORT 1 FIGHT 1 FIRE 1 FOOT PATROL 29 FOUND PROPERTY 5 INFORMATION REPORT 4 INVESTIGATION FOLLOW UP 15 LOST PROPERTY 3 MEDICAL EMERGENCY 1 MENTAL HEALTH CONCERN 1
MOTORIST ASSIST: INFLATE TIRE 3 PARKING LOT PATROL 28 PARKING VIOLATION 3 PUBLIC SERVICE 1 RANDOM PATROL 20 REPORT WRITING 11 SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT 1 SUICIDE (ATT & ACTUAL) 1 SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 7 SUSPICIOUS PERSON 4 TRAFFIC HAZARD 1
TRAFFIC STOP 2 WELFARE CHECK 1
Police Tip of the Week: Remember that any weather related delays or closures will always be announced via ACU ALERT. The absence of an ACU ALERT means all schedules are unchanged.
Volunteer Opp0rtunities Friends for Life is seeking volunteers to help with both elderly residents and independent living elderly. Nursing home service opportunities include visiting, playing games, reading to the blind and assisting in arts and crafts. Independent living service opportunities include mowing lawns, grocery shopping and changing light bulbs. To volunteer contact Cecilia Barahona at 325672-2635 or cecilia@friendsforlife.org. The Noah Project is seeking volunteers to help with tasks such as answering phone calls, providing child care and doing maintenance and housekeeping. To volunteer call 325-676-7107. Love and Care Ministries is looking for volunteers to help with sorting clothing, stocking their food pantry, assisting in prayers in their prayer room and serving food to the homeless. For more information call 325670-0246. Volunteers are needed at the BCFS Abilene Transition Center for event planning and setup, assisting in teaching life skills classes, accompanying transport, visiting homes and/or assisting in construction of facilities for assisting in the betterment of male and female youth ages 15 - 25. This opportunity is open each morning Mondays through Fridays. Students interested must contact Johnny Nguyen at 325-692-0033 or jnguyen@bcfs.net. The Betty Hardwick Center is seeking volunteers for the Human Resources Center to help with filing and organizing. This job requires someone with attention to detail who wishes to learn more about Human Resources. The job is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you are interested please contact Martin Walker at 325-690-5235 or mwalker@ bhcmhmr.org. House of Faith is an organization that seeks to take Jesus to neighborhood children. Volunteers are needed to help with the various programs they do throughout the week. Backyard Bible studies are hosted Mondays and Wednesdays and a youth program takes place on Thursday evenings. The organization is seeking volunteers who can commit to a specific day a week. House of Faith lasts from 3 - 5:30 p.m. To volunteer or gain more information contact Amy Jeffers at abj09a@ acu.edu or call 832-331-5324. Rescue the Animals is seeking volunteers to work at the adoption center performing a variety of tasks, from playing with the animals to working in the office. For more information visit their website at http://www.rescuetheanimals.org/volunteer.
The Abilene Zoo is looking for volunteers to help with general labor, such as grounds cleanup and painting, any weekday at any time between 12 - 4 p.m. The Zoo is located at 2070 Zoo Ln. Contact Joy Harsh at 325-676-6487 for more information. Breakfast on Beech Street is seeking volunteers to help set up, prepare and serve breakfast to homeless/lower income folks any Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday at 5:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 5 a.m. B.O.B.S. is located at First Christian Church on 3rd St. and Beech St. Service times must be scheduled in advance. To serve on Mondays contact Jody Depriest at 325-669-3312 or jody.depriest@ gmail.com. To serve on Tuesdays contact Allen Daugherty at 325-660-6949 or ale.al@suddenlink. net. To serve on Wednesdays contact Jane Harvey at 325-695-0092 or jharvread@aol.com. To serve on Thursdays contact Margaret Beasley at 325-692-4149 or mbeasley5@suddenlink.net. To serve on Fridays contact Rachel Brown at rdb08a@acu.edu. The National Center For Children’s Illustrated Literature is looking for volunteers to greet patrons, assist with art activities, sell books and make visitors feel welcome. Help is also needed for special events like Artwalk and exhibit openings. The NCCIL is located at 102 Cedar St. For more information on times and dates contact Debby Lillick at 325-673-4586 or visit http://www.nccil.org/index.htm. The Center for International Education is looking for English speaking students to be paired with international students for English practice, conversation and cultural learning. Partners meet for one hour each week at a time and place determined by their partners. To volunteer contact Laura McGregor at laura. mcgregor@acu.edu. Volunteers are needed to help with daily activities organized by the staff at Chisholm House. This could involve playing board games, helping with arts and crafts and helping with a walking club. For some of these tasks volunteers may be asked to lead a group or work along side a staff coordinator. Volunteer opportunities are from 2 - 4 p.m. or 6 - 8 p.m. daily. Contact Larissa Blankenship at 817-578-9296. The International Rescue Committee is seeking volunteers to work with refugees who recently moved to the U.S., teaching English, helping with homework and mentoring. Contact Susanna Lubango to make an appointment at 325-675-5643.
The Christian Service Center is seeking volunteers to help with filing requests for items such as clothing and bedding from the donation center, sort and organize donations and occasionally pick up donated items. Volunteers are needed every weekday and the first Saturday of each month between 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 4 p.m. For more information contact Roberta Brown at 325-673-7561 orrobertabrown51@ hotmail.com. For more information on the program visit http://www.uccabilene.org/ministries/csc.htm. The Food Bank of West Central Texas needs volunteers to help sort and stock food and other items any weekday Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Food Bank is located at 5505 N. 1st St. For more information contact Janice Serrault at 325-695-6311 or abfoodbk@camalott.com. The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers for a variety of needs such as sorting and pricing items in the thrift store, helping in the kitchen and/or doing yard work. Times are flexible and volunteers are needed Monday - Saturday. The Salvation Army is located at 1726 Butternut St. For more information contact J.D. Alonzo at 325-677-1408 or visit www. satruck.com. Christian Ministries Food Pantry needs volunteers to help with tasks such as cleaning up, stocking shelves and bagging flour. It is looking for students who can make a commitment of 1 - 3 hours a week. For more information contact Becky Almanza at 325-673-5295 or balmanza7@sbcglobal.net. Windcrest Health Care Center needs volunteers to help put up 11 Christmas trees in their facility, wrap pictures with wrapping paper and put garland down the hallways from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Nov. 22 - Dec. 6. For more information contact Melissa Long at activities@windcresthc.com or 325-692-1533. Meals on Wheels Plus needs volunteer drivers to deliver afternoon meals to seniors and adults with disabilities Monday - Friday between 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Drivers must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license. Training is provided. For more information contact Samantha Barker at 352-672-5050 or visit http://mealsonwheelsplus.com. For additional volunteer opportunities visit: www. acu.edu/campusoffices/ccsl/ministry-service/volunteer-opportunities/
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Faculty donates $29,000 to United Way linsey thut page 2 editor Faculty and staff collected $29,000 in donations during the past month for the Abilene-based, non-profit organization, United Way. Clint Buck, director of Financial Operations at ACU, was in charge of coordinating United Way donations this year. He said the ACU staff has donated money to the organization each holiday season since 1996. “Very few people can support a charity by themselves, and so this is a neat way for United Way to aggregate the money
and pull it together and get more leverage out of that,” Buck said. Buck said the university surpassed its goal to raise more than last year’s total of $28,000. He said a diversity of faculty and staff, from senior administrators to professors, donated to the cause, even if it was just a one-time donation of $5. “What that suggests to me is that the message is resonating with people and they want to help however they can,” Buck said. “We’re a very generous community here.” United Way development director Maria Murray said the non-profit
serves as a fundraising arm for the community. “We raise dollars to serve the community, and then the community decides where those dollars go,” Murray said. United Way puts together two teams of people from the community to help distribute funds to different organizations in need. One team consists of 50 to 60 people in all walks of life – from employed to retired – that process the interviews for different non-profits requesting money. The other team is a financial team made up of bankers and accountants that make sure each program
efficiently uses the money it receives. “We have academics, many of our faculty and staff are involved in this decision-making process, but also people who work in the school district, work in the city, people who are really hands-on and help decide how these funds are allocated,” Buck said. Bethany Ashlock, impact director at United Way, said the donations received this year are going to be distributed to 24 programs supported by non-profits across Abilene. These include programs like the After School Program at the Boys & Girls Club of
Abilene and Child Care Connection at YMCA Abilene. Murray said ACU and United Way have had a close partnership for a long time. “It’s really great to see how the leadership of ACU has kind of instilled that into its students and then its students participating with us,” Murray said. Overall, Buck said being in charge of these donations was an eye-opening experience for him. “Often, I get busy with just the work that I do and with my family that I forget that there are others that are much less fortunate,” Buck said. “It’s
made me much more thankful for all that I’ve been blessed with both personally and professionally.” Ashlock said it is important for students to invest in their community. “ACU is a longstanding pillar of Abilene and it’s important because you all are up-and-coming leaders as college students,” Ashlock said. Students interested in supporting United Way can text “IMPACT” to 80088 to donate $10 and join their mobile team. contact thut at lct10a@acu.edu
Phishing: Hackers wire money illegally from page 1 “We’re doing preliminary work at this point and IT is working on their part,” said Lt. Randy Motz of the ACUPD. “We’re finishing up on taking statements from people who accounts had been compromised, things like ‘when did it happen’ and ‘when they first become aware of it’.” Roberts confirmed that the six individuals who were effected have been paid and
reimbursed. All of the 17 known individuals who were effected have been contacted individually and directly and have been made aware of the incident. Doug Mendenhall, instructor of journalism and mass communication, said that the university notified him Monday afternoon that he was one of the six employees who did not receive the payment that should have been deposited into his account last Friday.
“In my case, they went in and changed my direct deposit information to a bank that’s in Tennessee. I had never heard of it before,” said Mendenhall. “I looked back in banner and you could see the other bank and the routing information that was listed instead of mine.” Mendenhall said he thought the phishing email he received had good IT language and was pretty well done by standards of typical phishing emails.
The Security Fed. S&L bank located in McMinnville, Tenn., was the bank routing number that Mendenhall said his deposit was sent to. Employees answering the phones at the bank declined to comment. Roberts said he believes the recent enforcement of password changes for all myACU users was coincidental in timing with this week’s phishing. “We have known for a long time that we need to be
more diligent about forcing password changes. We actually made that decision to force to change their passwords before the phishing attempt and those were absolute coincidence in timing,” he said. He said the next step for the university is to continue forensic investigation of their computer files while using this incident as a reminder for everyone on campus about the importance of security.
“This is a great reminder of why its so important to be diligent about your passwords, that they are secure and changed routinely. If you receive an email that seems suspicious or looks odd, don’t respond to it. Call and ask the help desk,” Roberts said. “It’s a sad commentary on the world we now live in.” contact orr at mco10b@acu.edu
SA rennovates office with allocated funds He said the current walls have a unique shade of powder blue with mixture of orange in the backThe Students’ Associa- ground, which is not aestion was allocated a bud- thetically pleasing to his or get of $2,000 from Student other SA member’s eyes. Congress to update the six “There is a policy on rooms in their office. campus that students can’t Dylan Benac, SA presi- free-paint our office,” said dent and senior political Benac. “We have to follow science major from Boerne, those rules.” said that the office is mainThe new colors have yet ly focusing on repainting. to be approved, causing the “It has been years since process to be prolonged. the office has been reBenac said that as far as done,” said Benac. “We furniture, they plan to use want the office to resemble whatever the university has much more of a profes- to offer, which is the fursional space.” nishings that offices plan Benac said the office has to get rid of after they are been neglected in the uni- replaced. versity’s initiative of “keepJP Ralston, SA treasurer ing up with the times.” and senior finance major
JC peeples
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from Plano, is also waiting for the office to receive a makeover. “Ideas are crushed and destroyed with the colors on our walls,” said Ralston. “We are looking for a modern standard where ideas can thrive.” Ralston said the office has regressed over the years and is in need of an update. “We hope to make this a better place for planning, organizing and serving the student body,” said Ralston.
contact the optimist at jmcnetwork@acu.edu
Graduation: Semester ends with ceremony from page 1 after I walk across the stages, but just having that piece of paper I’ll just be like, ‘yeah, I did that.’ I am most looking forward to is finally getting to apply what I have learned in the classroom in the real world.” Stien will graduate this
December and go on to work at Airrosti Rehab Center in San Antonio as a junior financial analyst. Stien wanted to graduate early to save money and jumpstart her career. “These second semester seniors, I would recommend at the beginning of the semester, if not earlier, to start looking for a job,”
said Stien. “In the spirit of being prepared and trying to get the job that you want I would say get a head start. Not only will that help you out, but it will look good to companies because it says that you are motivated.” contact holman at keh09c@acu.edu paige otway Staff Photographer
OpenClass: Systems switch out from page 1 sity infrastructure, making it difficult to be used campus-wide, Fang said. Shaylee Southerland, communication and events
coordinator for the Adams Center, explained the situation in more detail on the center’s blog. “As each account will be associated with an individual URL for each instructor, there is no way to integrate
these varied accounts with our student management system,” Southerland said. “Therefore, instructors will need to set up their own accounts, enroll students and get the course started.” To enroll in a class, stu-
Families had the opportunity to sit down with Santa at the ACU Christmas Slam in Moody Coliseum. dents must create their own accounts, so professors can “invite” them into the course. The Adams Center is offering advice and instruction to professors wanting to use the program, and
encourage anyone struggling with the site to look at the Adams Center blog for help. “I cannot tell at this point how many faculty members will move to CourseSites,” Fang said,
“but the Adams Center is preparing for faculty training sessions through December and early January.” contact eldred at jfe11a@acu.edu
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The reasons behind doing what we do time in the newsroom. During breaking news, we have The members of the Optimist staff have put in a lot of hard to drop whatever we are dowork and lost many hours of sleep over the years. ing and go to work. Why do we do it? We take pride in our our take work. If we didn’t, would we We chose to work so hard because we are proud to deliver really spend so much time accurate information to our audiance. devoted to it? The products we produce are professional Another semester is com- ries, designing pages, up- and wrought with care. And, ing to a close and few stu- dating the website and not to brag, but our work has dents have spent it work- editing photos and videos. won a lot of awards. ing as hard as those on the Through it all, deadlines Our duty is to keep our Optimist staff. are looming over us, add- readers informed about In addition to balanc- ing to the pressure. happenings on campus. ing schoolwork and other We pull all-nighters, go We provide a voice that on-campus activities, we without food and some- speaks to multiple audisomehow manage to put times have to put aside our ences, not just students, in long hours writing sto- personal lives to spend more faculty and staff. Our audi-
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ence also includes alumni, people in the Abilene community and prospective students. People need to be informed about news on and around campus, and we believe it is up to us to keep them updated. Accuracy is important to us. People always tell stories that vary and it’s hard to discover the truth. We want to be a reliable source for our readers, the source they turn to when other stories disagree. So we put extra effort into fact-checking and citing sources. Yes, this takes up even more of our time, but
it is worth it in the end. Over time, our work tells a story. Anyone who wants to know what took place at ACU during 2013 simply has to browse through stories on the website, or page through the year’s issues. In the past, history was remembered by records kept by newspapers. Even though there are many ways to keeping records now, newspapers are still one of them. Our work keeps a record of ACU’s history. When it comes to reporting about the university, we don’t pick sides or follow an agenda. When we
sense a story, we take the information our sources give us and deliver an unbiased report to our readers. We’re not against anyone. The news is not something that can be anticipated or predicted. It never stops happening, so we do our best to report what we can in the most professional way possible. Think about it: If we didn’t do our job, how would anyone know what really goes on around here? contact The Optimist at jmcnetwork@acu.edu
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Ben Todd
A formula for mediocrity THE ORRACLE MADELINE ORR MANAGING EDITOR
Journalism majors are notoriously bad at math. But after hearing the motivational speaker who rolled into Chapel on his motorcycle a few weeks ago attempt to encourage us by saying, “We chase big dreams because we are constantly surrounded by mediocrity,” it indicated that some math needed to be done in order to determine just how mediocre ACU is. After receiving statistics from ACU’s office of Institutional Research and Assessment, we are able to calculate exactly what makes the most mediocre or average student here on campus. Here’s how it breaks down. The student population is 57 percent female and 43 percent male so that makes our average student automatically a woman. The average age out of the 3,727 undergraduate students is 20.5. Factor in that 69.3 percent of our student body is white and 17 percent are from Taylor County, and we have ourselves the basis for our most average student: a 20-year-old white female from Abilene. Despite popular belief, 75 percent of students are not in a social club, so even though our 20-year-old average woman is probably a sophomore, odds are she didn’t pledge. She probably lives in Sikes or Barret, the largest housing options for our mediocre target, and is probably enrolled in the average 14.6 hours of classes. It will probably take her the average 8.36 semesters to graduate, or a little over four years. But these statistics could probably be found at a number of similar institutions. The average ACU student would be able to boast some
characteristics that are not so typical of other universities. Over the last five years, more than a quarter of the undergraduate student body participated in intramural football, basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball. That means she probably doesn’t play waterball—it’s a sport for only the few that have no fear of drowning. Over 25 percent participated in Sing Song and Freshman Follies, but our average student probably only did it because all her friends were, not because she’s a vocal performance major. It’s more likely that she resides in COBA where management is the most common major, with 6 percent of all undergraduate students, and accounting majors claiming a close 5 percent. Although there are no statistics for some of the ACUcharacterized data, we can extrapolate based upon the most vocalized generalizations. As we reach the end of the semester, our average student probably doesn’t have enough Chapel credits but has plenty of Bean Bucks. She has probably never checked a book out from the library but has made many last-minute runs to Whataburger before curfew. If you or someone you know falls terrifyingly close to many of these average identifiers, don’t be offended. If you are a white female from Abilene who is excited to be in Sing Song next semester and is worried about your management test next week, we’re glad you’re here. You inspire us to dream big, to not be so mediocre. contact ORR at MCO10B@acu.edu
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Saying goodbye to black and white never do justice to. To my spirit guides, Cade and Kenneth, thank you for putting up with my sass for so long. I don’t know how you’ve done it, but you are patient men
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MANDY LAMBRIGHT CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER
After five wonderfully hectic semesters, my time at the Optimist has come to a close. Walking into the newsroom three years ago, I couldn’t have fathomed the impact this magical institution would have on my life. This place is my home and leaving it is like leaving a small piece of me behind. I have come a long way since the mild-mannered, barely-knew-herway-around-a-camera former me set foot on this hallowed ground. In this place, I have laughed, cried and made
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memories that will live on in my heart long after I leave. I have grown exponentially as a photographer, as a journalist, as a writer and as a human being, and I am thankful for every second and every person, that has brought to where I am. Little did I know that here, I would meet the men and women that will forever be my friends. The outstanding staff, both past and present, that I have had the pleasure of working with has impacted me in ways that one column could
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Proud to announce that after going into labor at 9:30 this morning, I successfully delivered a thesis at 5:15 pm
Wednesday morning, Abilene Christian Elementary Students performed their Christmas program during Chapel. My son had a solo part. He got f lustered and had to start his song over. The ACU students in attendance cheered for him and encouraged him before he restarted and after he finished. That really meant a lot to him and he left Chapel with a confident smile. Thank you to all who were there and encouraged him. For me as his mother that was a shining example of the ACU Difference.
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This Week Friday, December 6 ACU Opera presents Amahl and the Night Visitors at the Paramount. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $5 for students. Saturday, December 7 The Holiday Craftapalooza and Junk market will be taking place at the Civic Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $3. The Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra presents: Holiday Pops at 7.30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Tickets are $10-35 per person. The Grove hosts the Winter White Affair Christmas part from 8-11 p.m. Entrance is free and the party includes drinks, snacks and a DJ. Flying J. Wranglers put on the White Mountain Christmas Concert at the Paramount. The Show begins at 7 p.m. and tickets range from $15-20. Thursday, December 12
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TOP LEFT: Mezamiz is one of the most popular coffee locations for ACU students. BOTTOM LEFT: The Coffee Shack on the Hill was designed with ACU students in mind. RIGHT: Coffee and caffeine are considered essential to many college students.
The search for Abilene’s best brew Richard Lyne ARts Reporter When someone mentions coffee, most of us perk up. But everyone has a different opinion on what makes the very best cup; is it a question of interesting f lavors, premium beans, or quality craftsmanship? Trying to answer this question means visiting some of the most popular coffee shops in Abilene, as well as campus favorites. Here’s a look at how Monks, Mezamiz Deux, The Coffee Shack on the Hill, Starbucks and Einstein Bros Bagels compare. Monks in downtown Abilene is often cited as a student favorite, with many students sporting its T-shirts with pride. Of all of the locations mentioned, Monks perhaps feels the most like a classic coffee shop: interesting art adorns the walls, indie music plays softly and young patrons study at tables or recline on couches. There’s definitely a “college town” feel. For those who are after a strong cup of
Italian roast, there is perhaps no better location; the barista will give you your own small pot of French-pressed coffee, which relies on pressure and filtering to give the drink extra f lavor. Monks is ideal for veteran caffeinators who want to study or just enjoy an authentic coffeehouse experience. Mezamiz Deux is a somewhat lesser-known venue located in the Cloisters, a small and artistically inspired shopping square, and neighbors a record shop. The name comes from the French word for “my friends,” and there is a thoroughly bohemian feel around the shop. No two mugs are the same color or shape, the furniture pieces are all different and the overall decoration feels distinctly artistic. Mezamiz takes the same approach with its drinks. Order the Café Royal, and you’ll be treated to tasty coffee infused with honey. Even the hot chocolate has an artisanal take, made with rich Ghirardelli and impeccably “chocolatey.” Mezamiz is a perfect venue for an adventurous consumer look-
ing to try something unusual in a quirky-yet-inviting setting. A newcomer to Abilene, The Coffee Shack on the Hill opened on Nov. 1. The Shack is geared specifically towards the ACU community, placing Christian decorations alongside a jukebox and a TV playing films. There is also a separate room set aside for families. Although the main shop is smaller than the others, it serves quite a large variety of items, including bagels and 100 percent fruit smoothies. Priding itself on its use of healthy ingredients and shunning artificial f lavoring, The Shack can quickly brew customers a caramel coffee that, contrary to some alternatives, tastes almost exactly like caramel and not f lavoring. The Coffee Shack on the Hill offers excellent options for those who enjoy ordering f lavored drinks instead of ordinary coffee. By comparison, Starbucks coffee tends to feel more processed; the regular coffee often tastes burnt and bitter, while the overly sugary f lavored drinks can leave the drinker with a
headache. Einstein Bros Bagels is an excellent choice for a decent morning cup of coffee with breakfast, but it has fairly restrictive hours. Nighttime and weekend coffee drinkers are unable to take full advantage of it. Both Starbucks and Einstein’s have the advantage of accepting Bean Bucks and being on campus, but are probably more practical quickfixes than places for serious coffee drinkers to seek a quality brew. So, to summarize: Monks is the overall winner of the bunch for best-tasting coffee and relaxed atmosphere; Mezamiz Deux is perhaps best suited for trying exotic coffee options in a unique environment; The Coffee Shack on the Hill is a familyfriendly and healthy alternative; Starbucks and Einstein’s are practical spots to grab a caffeine fix without dishing out real money. contact the optimist at jmcnetwork@acu.edu
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ACU dominates in home debut standings daniel zepeda sports editor The men’s basketball team won its home opener Tuesday night against Hillsdale Free Will Baptist 93-53 in front of an enthusiastic Moody crowd, part of ACU’s third annual Christmas Slam. With the win, ACU moves to 3-8 on the season, while Hillsdale falls below .500 with a 4-5 record. It was the fifth time the two teams met; ACU now leads the series, winning four of the five games. “It was such a great boost from all the students who were at the game,” head coach Joe Golding said. “To see that and to get a huge turnout like that, it was really a step in the right direction and it really helps the program.” Defense leading to offense was the story for the Wildcats, as they held the visiting Saints to just 30 percent shooting, compared to ACU’s 54. Hillsdale also committed 22 turnovers on the night, 15 of which came from steals by the home squad. The Wildcats were able to capitalize on those turnovers as they converted 23 fast break points. “We just want to keep getting better,” junior guard Harrison Hawkins said. “We know we have our struggles defensively, but tonight was a perfect night for us to go out and prove ourselves and it worked out for us.” Wildcats got production from all up and down the lineup as every player entered into the game for the first time this year. Hawkins led all ACU scorers with 16 points on 7-10 shooting. He also added three
Wildcats shot 7-18 from downtown, but were just 1224 from the free throw line. “As a team, we want to be balanced and always have a solid attack so we can grab wins,” Hawkins said. “It was so great being home and seeing all the purple and white in the crowd. The crowd was so warm and welcoming to us and it just feels really good to be back home.” The Wildcats went into halftime with a comfortable lead after making a late end of the half run to push the score to 46-20. Back-to-back threes from Wentz sparked a run from the Wildcats that the Saints were not able to overcome. ACU started off the game on a 14-3 run, which later turned into a 20-point lead early on. Lancaster registered six points, four rebounds and three blocks in the first six minutes of the game. ACU controlled the battle for the paint as they outscored Hillsdale 55-20 close to the basket and out-rebounded them 48-31. Sophomore forward Austin Cooke was second on the team with nine rebounds, as he also added seven points, seven assists and two steals. The game against Hillsdale was the first of a fourmandy lambright chief Photographer game home stand, as the Wildcats will play their next Junior guard LaDarrien Williams shoots a layup against Hillsdale Baptist at the Christthree games at home and mas Slam earlier this week. The Wildcats won their home debut 93-53. overall, eight of their next 10 will be played in Moody Coliassists and three steals. ter every day,” Golding said. like this, it really helps our seum. The Wildcats continue Junior forward Jacob Lan- “He continues to work with program.” their season with Open Bible caster registered his second coach [Brette] Tanner and the Junior guard LaDarrien College on Friday night at 6 solid game in a row with a other bigs down low and now Williams and sophomore p.m. double-double of 13 points we’re starting to see him re- guard Parker Wentz each and 15 rebounds, including ally produce. We’ve got to get finished with 14 points on contact zepeda at four blocked shots. him to be more consistent, a combined 4-8 from threedjz11a@acu.edu “[Lancaster] is getting bet- but when he has big nights point land. As a team, the
Volleyball reflects on Div. I season collin wieder sports reporter ACU’s first volleyball season in the Southland Conference has come to a close. They finished the season with a 6-18 record and a 2-12 conference record. The team battled through a tough first year schedule but kept pace with their new opponents in Div I. The season included many highlights and it started with a solid opening tournament in Arlington. The Wildcats took two out of three at the tourney beating
two Div. I opponents: Grambling State and Louisiana Tech. The next big highlight occurred during the home opener in Moody Coliseum, with 1,300 rowdy fans watching as the Wildcats took down West Texas opponent Texas Tech. This marked the first major opponent taken down in Div. I for the Wildcats. ACU would then struggle through the first couple of Southland games but grabbed their first Southland victory against Nicholls State. The team did struggle for the majority of the sea-
son, but they competed well against some of the top Div. I competition in their first year. “I am pleased with how the team competed, but I am disappointed with how many losses we suffered,” coach Kellen Mock said. “We have to get tougher, more physical and the offense has to score more points.” The individual leaders for the Wildcats came mostly from the younger group of players. Sophomore outside hitter Jennifer Loerch led the team in kills on the season with 275, averaging 3.16 kills per set. Sophomore li-
bero Madison Hoover led the team in digs with 413, which came out to 4.64 digs per set. Freshman middle blocker Lexi Mercier led the team in blocks this year with 128. Mercier’s great statistical season led to her being named to the Southland Honorable Mention Team. The season was a great feat for the freshman and ACU as it was their first year in a new conference. The Wildcats will lose two seniors after this season: Madelyn Robinett and Caley Johnson. The two defensive specialists had great seasons. Johnson was second on the
team in digs and Robinett led the team in serve aces with 21. Having a team with this much experience at such a young age should help the ‘Cats to compete better in future Southland seasons. “There were a lot of surprises and everything was new, but next year will be more familiar,” Robinett said. “I am excited to see the older girls step into leadership roles and I think they will do really well.” contact wieder at cpw11a@acu.edu
‘Cats improve to 6-2 with home win reese gwin sports reporter The Women’s basketball team kicked off Christmas Slam with a 92-64 victory over Texas A&M Commerce. Moody Coliseum saw its largest crowd of the year with 500 T-shirts already handed out before the opening tip. “Christmas Slam is an effort by the Student’s Association to increase student involvement at sporting events and, ultimately, to one day pack Moody,” said Rodney Johnson, vice president of Students’ Association. That effort did not go unnoticed by the Wildcats. “The crowd was awesome. Hopefully we won some fans over tonight,” head coach Julie Good-
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Regardless of ACU basketballs’ record of 3-8, this team and program are headed in the right direction. The transition to Div. I is a difficult jump, but sunny days are ahead. It was a tough first month of basketball, playing every game on the road and against top schools such as Maryland, Iowa and Xavier. The exposure on a national stage far outweighs the final score of the games in the long run. Jared Mosley, ACU athletics director said, “It has been great from a visibility stand point. We couldn’t have gen-
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briefings Five things the sports staff will remember about this semester: 5. Women’s basketball team beats coach Goodenough’s alma mater on the road after she was honored before the game. 4. Football team finishes with 8th straight winning season in inaugral Div. I season. 3. Volleyball team beats Texas Tech in Moody Coliseum.
2. Soccer team goes the entire first month of the Goodenough was encour- not have quite the scoring season without losing.
aged by her team’s protection of the ball. “I thought we did a great job of playing together as a team and taking care of the ball,” she said. Still, the story of the first half was freshman Alexis Mason. She managed a perfect 7-7 from the field in the first 20 minutes. “She was the benefactor when some other players drove to the middle and kicked out to her. She is a great shooter,” Goodenough said. Her scoring sparked a paige otway Staff Photographer 12-0 run for the Wildcats, from which they never Suuzy Dimba shoots a jump shot at the Christmas Slam. looked back. Mason finenough said after the game. of the game. Their full-court ished with a team-high of 26 Commerce, a former press slowed the run-and- points. Suzzy Dimba added Lone Star Conference rival, gun ACU offense. The ’Cats 15 points, which just topped held close to the Wildcats took the pressure in stride, her twin, Lizzy, with 12 through the first 10 minutes weathering the early storm. points. Renata Marquez did
barrage she is used to, but still dished out seven assists. The Lions were led in scoring by Devin Oliver, with 18, and Breanna Harris with 14. They exhibited an up-tempo pace and an aggressive style of play. ACU’s transitional offense and lane penetration simply proved to be too much for Commerce. The ’Cats will put their 6-2 record on the line against Div. I opponent University of Texas at San Antonio on Sunday. The Roadrunners are 4-4 and have won two straight. ACU will be looking to beat their second Div. I opponent and grab a third consecutive victory. contact gwin at erg12a@acu.edu
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1. ACU’s basketball team trending on twitter in Maryland because of their lead against the Terps. Senior soccer defender Brie Buschman was one of 11 athletes selected nationally to recieve the Div. I Capital One First Team Academic All-American honor on Monday. Be sure to follow @OptimistSports on Twitter for the latest ACU sports news.
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The men’s basketball team continues their four-game home erated that kind of interest “But even more importantly, by putting a exciting product of the transitional phase and stand tonight at 6 p.m. or just the exposure for ACU. I think it is the experience on the floor, but the students is post-season eligible, coach against Open Bible With the fact that two of those young men are going of ACU have to do their part Golding wants this team College. those games were nationally televised, it was amazing just from the people I knew, the text messages I was getting, people fired up to see ACU on TV.” Mosley was an ACU basketball player when he attended the university. He would have loved the opportunity, even if out-manned, to play those top teams and big venues. Getting exposure helps in terms of recruiting and getting more money for the program, but it came with the cost of big double-digit losses. “There’s money and exposure for sure,” said Mosley.
to walk away with that will be priceless.” The success of the ACU basketball program needs the help of its student body. Coach Joe Golding said he noticed during the roadstretch how much of a difference it makes to have a great student-body crowd, and knows it is his job to put an exciting product on the floor. “I hope we can generate more students at our game. Playing in the month of November, we got to play in great venues with a great student-body crowd. It makes a huge difference in a homecourt advantage,” Golding said. “We have to do our part
in making Moody a tough place to play.” I wonder how loud we could get in Moody Coliseum if we packed that thing out as a student body? Not only could it help in the grounds of recruiting but it could change the outcome of some games. Parker Wentz, sophomore point guard, noticed the difference in playing in front of our home crowd. “It felt good to be back in Abilene, playing in front of our fans. It helps us play better, gives us confidence that we might not have on the road,” Wentz said. The day ACU comes out
competing for Southland Conference Championships. He said he believes the team is on the right track. “The best teams in the league have the best studentbody support. That is one reason they are at the top,” Golding said. “We are going to get there and what a great day it will be one day when ACU is playing in March.” The idea of March Madness at ACU should be enough to get us excited and pack out Moody a new tradition. contact pmb09aat jmcnetwork@acu.edu
Women’s basketball team travels on the road this weekend to take on the University of Texas- San Antonio at 4 p.m. on Sunday. You can listen to the game here in Abilene on 98.1 FM.