The School of Information Technology and Computing hosted a weekend-long Hackathon event January 23-25, enabling students to plow through personal projects. The spring Hackathon was organized in conjunction with Global Game Jam, an event in which participants design a video game in 36 hours. Only two teams participated in the Global Game Jam ... [Read More…]
Sing Song students unfazed by threat of Breathalyzers
Students say the possibility of Breathalyzer checks by Sing Song organizers won't affect their act or participation in the weekend performance. The threat of Breathalyzers and other consequences were put in place to encourage students to respect the space in the Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center they will be using during the ... [Read More…]
Senior chosen to speak at TEDxACU
A senior ACU student has been selected to speak at the upcoming TEDxACU event. Victoria Sun, senior music and youth and family ministry major from Plano, will present her speech, "Who Do You Think I Am?" Lauren Lemley, organizer of TEDxACU, said Sun impressed judges with her humor and poise as she advanced to the final round, where she ... [Read More…]
#ACULoveStory celebrates alumni couples
The #ACULoveStory campaign is underway and has provided an opportunity for alumni to tell their campus love stories. The campaign kicked off with Dr. Royce Money, chancellor and former president of ACU, and his wife, Pam, and the story of how they met. "We met at ACU - I was a sophomore and she was a freshman at the time - in the old Campus ... [Read More…]
Student-athlete balances golf, Sing Song
Participating in Sing Song is like a part time job ÂÂ- a month-long gig with hours of practice that all hinge on a three-minute show. But for one Sing Song participant, the practice may be all in vain. Kyle Karnei is preparing for Gamma Sigma Phi's club act, and at the same time, qualifying for an ACU golf tournament that would require him to ... [Read More…]
Ex-football star indicted for assault
A Taylor County grand jury indicted ex-ACU junior football player Tyler Chapa last week on a charge of family assault, which means the case against him may now proceed to a trial. If convicted, Chapa may face up to 10 years in prison. Chapa was arrested Oct. 3, 2014, on a charge of family violence assault by choking - a third-degree felony. ... [Read More…]
BSA completes first production of semester
About 200 people piled into Chapel on the Hill Sunday to partake in a celebration intended to encourage and enlighten people about becoming a champion in Christ. In conjunction with the Office of Multicultural Enrichment and Black History Month, the Black Students' Association conducted A Black History Service: the first part of what the student ... [Read More…]
Students to share research at literature conference
Three students were invited to attend the Making Literature Conference at Taylor University Feb. 26-28 after submitting their own works of literature. Students that were accepted to the conference are Lexi French, senior English major from Palestine, Alyssa Johnson, senior English major from Wheeler, and McKinley Terry, sophomore English major ... [Read More…]
Student recognized for space telescope research
Prestigious awards aren't always a surprise for ACU students, but for senior Elizabeth Carlisle, her award from the Texas Section of the American Physical Society came as a total shock. "I thought I was disqualified actually, so when I found out I won, it was a surprise," said Carlisle, a physics major from Centennial, Colorado. Carlisle ... [Read More…]
Springboard Ideas Challenge opens registration
Registration is open for the 2015 Springboard Ideas Challenge. Springboard Ideas Challenge is a mini-business plan competition facilitated by the Griggs Center for Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy. There are two divisions: the community division with a grand prize of $20,000 and the student division with a grand prize of $10,000. The goal of ... [Read More…]
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