Earlier this week, a team of Navy SEALS raided a mansion in Abbottabad, Pakistan, killing Osama bin Laden and bringing the world's most notorious terrorist to justice. In a masterfully delivered Sunday speech, President Obama spoke to the public about the "worst attack on the American people in our history." He recounted the horrors of Sept. 11, ... [Read More…]
Archives for May 2011
New SA officers honored at ceremony
During a night of reflection and inside jokes, the 2010-2011 Students' Association executive officers passed the torch to the 2011-2012 SA executive officers in the traditional Changing of the Guard ceremony. SA created a new budget handbook, revised the dancing and chalk policies, gave students more options in dining and had a hand in key events ... [Read More…]
Director of multicultural enrichment leaves to pursue singing career
ACU sends off Dr. George Pendergrass, director of multicultural enrichment, as he moves to Nashville to pursue his love for music. Pendergrass, whose last day was April 29, plans to move to the Tennessee capital to devote more time to singing with his group, Merging Blue. "We've received some opportunities to take our endeavors to another level, ... [Read More…]
Fashion show promotes campus cause
The "In the RED Fashion Show" used the runway to engage students and the community alike in a cause rooted at ACU, raising more than $1,800 to combat sex trafficking Saturday night. Whitney Puckett, senior advertising and public relations major from Melbourne, Fla., produced the fashion show and said more than 200 people attended. "The greatest ... [Read More…]
Campus reacts to bin Laden’s death
Response from students and faculty to the killing of Osama bin Laden has varied widely across campus, ranging from jubilation to skepticism. Dr. Neal Coates, associate professor and chair of the Department of Political Science said bin Laden's death is a victory for anyone who loves freedom. "My first response is relief that a mass murderer is ... [Read More…]
Associate Bible dean looks forward to encore career
David Wray will retire from his post in the College of Biblical Studies after 21 years on staff at ACU. "I'm at retirement age - I turn 66 in May - so I've decided to make the transition," Wray said. Wray served for five years as associate dean of spiritual life and co-curriculum in the College of Biblical studies. He now will devote the majority ... [Read More…]
JMC Department selects new student organization leaders
Hannah Barnes and Christine Painter have been selected to serve as the editor-in-chief for the Optimist and the group account director for the student-run advertising and public relations agency, Morris & Mitchell, respectively, for the 2011-12 school year. Faculty members chose Hannah Barnes, junior graphic design and advertising major from ... [Read More…]
JMC Network Sportscast May 2, 2011
Sportscasters Ryan Cantrell and Ben Warton recap the end of Baseball and Softball season for the Wildcats. They also preview golf and tennis as they start postseason play. editing by Ryan Cantrell ... [Read More…]
Local indoor football team continues strong season
Students looking for excitement on the weekends may find it with the Abilene Ruff Riders, Abilene's professional indoor football team. The Ruff Riders started as the Katy Ruff Riders in 2007 as an expansion team for the Intense Football League, noted for giving Alaska its first professional football team, the Alaska Wild. The IFL is a Texas-based ... [Read More…]
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