The Chapel Office was scheduled to present a forum Tuesday about the complex topic of eating disorders and the sexualization of women in the media. Killing Us Softly, a documentary series, is being shown as part of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week facilitated by We Are Not Alone, an on-campus support group for students who have or have ... [Read More…]
Deadline for photography contest extended
Friday's heavy snowfall led to a submission deadline extension for this year's Images of Aging contest to Tuesday. "It's always fun to do this," said Adelaide Rich, Pruett Gerontology Center student worker. "We do it to promote successful aging - taking away the negative stereotypes of what we typically think of older people." Students have ... [Read More…]
Williams heads to Mexico City for next big project
After producing numerous documentaries and books, Dr. Vernon Williams, professor of history, will spend his spring break in Mexico City to conduct interviews for his next film about the Pancho Villa Expedition, or Punitive Expedition, of 1916. "The story of the film is going to be the story of this expedition," Williams said. "It will not just ... [Read More…]
ACU debate team tops state schools
ACU's debate team has become one of the nation's best this year, traveling across the country to compete against, and defeat, top schools. The team has traveled all over the U.S. this year to locations such as Berkeley, California, Kansas City and Bellingham, Washington. Dena Counts, debate team coach and director of forensics, said the team ... [Read More…]
SXSW utilizes apps to enhance networking opportunities
South by Southwest 2015 will return to Austin later this month, providing opportunities for entertainment and career-building conferences, and now-enhanced networking opportunities with four apps hitting the market. The four apps - Heard, Holonis, Vuevent and SideChef - are highlighted as the best tools this year to maximize the SXSW Conference ... [Read More…]
Drop in oil prices has minimal impact on endowment
The university's $370 million endowment saw an energy impact of less than 2 percent on its value as oil and gas prices fell dramatically from last September to the end of December. Jack Rich, ACU's chief investment officer, said initially the endowment has not been hurt that significantly by the drop in energy prices despite having a portion of ... [Read More…]
Zombies to invade Buffalo Gap Historic Village
The running dead will invade Buffalo Gap March 28 for the fourth annual Buffalo Gap Historic Village Zombie Run. The 5K run attracts hundreds of participants from all over the state. Runners begin the race with three flags on their waist and attempt to make it to the finish line unscathed by zombies with at least one flag remaining. Anyone is ... [Read More…]
SA approves new student activity fee
Students' Association Congress approved a proposal Wednesday that will add a $25 student activity fee to undergraduate students' tuition. The action passed with a 29-1 vote in favor of the implementation of the new itemized budget, said Caleb Orr, sophomore class president. "It was an idea that the treasurer, Andrew Tate, came up with and ... [Read More…]
Growing class sizes prompt underclassman housing plans
With the continuous growth of the student population, underclassman housing arrangements could see change, but not anytime soon. Bob Strader, director of residence life education and housing, said plans are in place to accommodate the growing class sizes. In 2012, some of the incoming freshman women were relocated to Sikes Hall, a sophomore ... [Read More…]
Cedar Creek project to be voted on at bond election
The initiative to develop Cedar Creek Waterway reached a crucial point in its future. The City of Abilene Bond Advisory Committee approved the $1.4 million proposal to upgrade the waterway connecting Kirby Lake on the south side of Abilene to Fort Phantom Hill Lake north of the city. And on Thursday, the Abilene City Council approved the project ... [Read More…]
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