Thousands of stunned Chicago natives stood in Daley Plaza as International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge announced Chicago received the fewest votes in the first round of voting and would not advance to the second round, ending the city's bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Rio de Janeiro was eventually named the host for the 2016 ... [Read More…]
Archives for 2009
Soccer remains unbeaten in LSC
The Wildcat soccer team still has a zero in the loss column after two closely contested games against conference foes over the weekend. ACU played to a 2-2 tie against Northeastern State on Friday, before shutting out East Central Sunday afternoon. The Riverhawks jumped out to an early lead before ACU's leading scorer, Courtney Wilson, was able to ... [Read More…]
ACU finishes 3-1 at Pittsburg State Invitational
The Wildcat volleyball team went 3-1 after a rocky start at the Pittsburg State Invitational last weekend, improving to 15-5 for the season. ACU's first match against fifth-ranked Central Missouri on Friday was a flashback to last year's defeat. The Wildcats dropped their first match 25-18, 25-17 and 25-22. "Last year, we went to the same ... [Read More…]
Time capsule would preserve history
Maybe events seem more historically significant when you live them, but there have been some big events in our lives. The first African American president is quickly approaching his one-year anniversary, after a year of economic crisis, raging health care debate and two wars. Meanwhile, ACU has become the first university in the country to provide ... [Read More…]
Solitary moments offer time to reflect
As a relatively social person, silence is an uncommon occurrence in my life. After class or work, I usually seek the company of friends, rather than choosing to spend a few hours relaxing alone. When I do have time to myself, I feel the compelling need to call someone, turn on music or create any kind of social distraction. I think my dislike of ... [Read More…]
Revisited hobby sparks interest
I started reading at the beginning of kindergarten. It was a Sally, Dick and Jane book, and my mom says I pretty much taught myself. Reflecting on those early school days, I remember weekly class trips to the library, mandatory silent reading every day and listening to the teacher read stories while we sat in a circle and looked at the ... [Read More…]
Students utilize disc golf course
The first official ACU disc golf tournament will take place Friday and Saturday, five months after the red-ribbon cutting at the disc golf course next to Smith Adams Hall. By Jill Dougher "It's exciting to have the course up and running," said Deonna Shake, instructor of exercise science and health. Shake, who helped raise money to open the ... [Read More…]
Paramount Theatre offers ‘An Experience of Hope’
The Paramount Theatre will feature The Voice of the Unheard: An Experience of Hope, a three-part show intended to raise awareness of the struggles of homeless youth in Abilene, during ArtWalk on Thursday. The performance will begin with an introduction by Hannah Capra, high school senior and photographer. She will explain the Photovoice method, a ... [Read More…]
Dialektos to return for Spring semester
The students have spoken, and the Dialektos foreign language program will continue for another semester. Dialektos is a program that allows students to learn a language usually not taught through the university's core curriculum. The program, still in its infant stages, offers four languages: Arabic, Japanese, Russian and Mandarin Chinese. The ... [Read More…]
Rescue the Animals: Shelter’s no-kill policy grants every cat and dog its day
It's not every day a band plays for a crowd only half human. However, local musicians Truth Unsold and Happy Fat did exactly that for a fundraising event conducted by Rescue the Animals on the 40th anniversary of Woodstock, aptly named "Woofstock." Noise filled the Kent's Harley Davidson parking lot as people mingled, listening to live music, ... [Read More…]
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