Being the host of a tournament does not guarantee success, as the ACU men's tennis team discovered during the ITA South Central Regional Championships on Friday and Saturday. ACU's best chance for the championship, seventh-seeded Eldad Campbell, fell in a surprising first-round defeat. Other first- and second-round knockouts included Cody McCarty, ... [Read More…]
Archives for 2009
Favre still a winner
I have never loved Brett Favre. I grew up a Cowboys fan and never admired the Packers, Jets or Vikings. When Favre said he was returning to the NFL again late this summer, I thought he was just another washed-up quarterback who needed to call it quits. However, Favre has proved me wrong this season. Whether you love him or hate him, Favre can still ... [Read More…]
Favre, hero to traitor
When I saw Brett Favre step on the field in a purple uniform Monday night, I didn't really know what to think. I wanted to be happy for my former favorite player in the NFL, and the man who led my beloved Packers to two Super Bowl appearances, including a Super Bowl win against the Patriots. But I couldn't. Brett Favre has let his ego completely ... [Read More…]
ACU volleyball stays perfect in Moody Coliseum
The Wildcat volleyball team shut out conference rival Texas Woman's 3-0 in front of an excited crowd at Moody Coliseum on Thursday evening. ACU entered the match against TWU with a 15-5 overall record - and a perfect 5-0 for games within the friendly confines of Moody - while the Pioneers came to Abilene sporting a 12-10 record. The victory gave ... [Read More…]
LSC South Showdown
The Wildcats will travel to San Angelo for their biggest test on the road this season. ACU will play one of its longtime rivals, the Angelo State Rams. The Wildcats enter the game undefeated at 6-0. The Rams are 5-1 after a loss against Texas State. This year's matchup is the first time in 12 seasons both teams will enter the game ranked in the ... [Read More…]
Roller-derby film a heartwarming first effort
If you describe a movie with the words Ellen Page, roller-derby racing and Drew Barrymore, everyone will automatically think, "Chick flick." Don't be too quick to judge. Drew Barrymore's directorial debut, Whip It, is a heartwarming success that surpasses girly and touches on young adulthood dreams and romance. Released this week, Whip It is an ... [Read More…]
Local music festival to be an ‘out of town’ experience
By Paul Knettel There is good news for those who think they missed out on the rain, mud and live music at Austin City Limits last weekend. The fifth annual SOLID Groove Music and Arts Festival, "Abilene's ACL," takes place at Play Faire Park this Saturday to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Abilene. This event features 11 local acts, as well ... [Read More…]
ACU’s annual JamFest rolling in to rock campus
Homecoming Steering Committee members promised JamFest 2009 will be nothing but four hours of good solid music, complete with 80s sunglasses and fireworks. Twelve bands were chosen for the event, including highlight performers, Swing the Lead and Dan and The Stage Bang. Student bands were selected to perform after auditions last week. Each act ... [Read More…]
Students ditch Abilene for Austin City Limits
Tom Prince skipped his classes Friday, but he says it was worth it. Prince, junior computer science major from Round Rock, was one of many ACU students driving to Austin this weekend to soak up the vast array of musical entertainment known as the Austin City Limits Music Festival. The annual festival sprawled across Zilker Park Friday through ... [Read More…]
Grief support offered at ACU
By Brittany Brand Students grieving the death of someone close to them will find support and community in GriefShare, a free nondenominational program offered through the Counseling Center. The Center condensed the 13-week cycle to six weeks in order to complete the program before finals. Students will have the opportunity to interact with others ... [Read More…]
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