With the residence halls closing and many students traveling back home with their families, some international students haven’t had as smooth of a transition. Tobias Cameron, junior communications major from Gold Coast, Queensland, AUS, said the ... [Read More…]
News
Students’ weddings being affected by the coronavirus
Many events around the world have been affected by COVID-19 and student weddings have been no exception. Weddings have recently been limited to a total of 10 people all across the U.S.. Many have postponed weddings or switched to live-streamed ... [Read More…]
Teachers receive a fast deadline for textbook lists
Professors were requested to have a required textbooks list for their courses turned in by March 27 even with the uncertainty of the fall semester. Shannon Wallis, textbook manager for the Campus Store, said, "The requirement to have [the textbook ... [Read More…]
Sports
Dorrel, Wildcats prepare for new season during pandemic
The gates may be closed at Wildcat Stadium, but the ACU football team is still busy at work in preparation for the upcoming season. During the COVID-19 outbreak, college football teams across the nation have been forced to cancel the remainder of spring practice and any meetings. Most ACU athletes have returned home to their […]
Athletics battles eligibility, financial decisions amid COVID-19 crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has left a mark on the ACU sports community, but the Athletic Department is ready to take the challenge head on. The NCAA came to the decision to approve an extra year of eligibility for spring athletes, Monday. “First of all, I’m pleased the NCAA made that decision,” said Allen Ward, director […]
ACU’s response to NCAA’s coronavirus recruiting ban
The Department of Athletics is still working on a plan for recruiting in light of the NCAA’s temporary recruitment ban. Athletic director Allen Ward said it was premature to talk more about how ACU coaches are moving forward in light of the dramatic impacts of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus. “We have focused solely on student-athlete […]
Life
Highland Church of Christ fundraises for missions during Ultimate Game Night
Highland Church of Christ hosted Abilene’s Ultimate Game Night Wednesday evening in the Hunter Welcome Center. The fundraiser benefited the church’s youth ministry and missions. They will send a group ... [Read More…]