ACU's visitation rules have been in place for a long time. These rules are in place for a reason; many students may complain but the university doesn't impose rules just to control students. Freshmen and sophomores may only visit members of the opposite sex in their dorm rooms on Thursday nights from 6-11 p.m. Why Thursday? Why not Monday or ... [Read More…]
Archives for September 2011
Wildcats continue to rewrite history
The No. 8 Wildcat soccer team improved upon its best start in program history this weekend, posting two shutouts against Eastern New Mexico and West Texas A&M. The Wildcats (7-0-1) defeated Eastern New Mexico 3-0 Friday afternoon in Portales, N.M. before beating conference rival West Texas A&M 2-0 Sunday afternoon in Canyon. "This was an ... [Read More…]
Expiring Pepsi contract sparks debate
University Purchasing is engaging in one of America's great debates - Pepsi or Coke. The university's 10-year contract with Pepsi, which excludes the sales or promotions of competitor beverages on campus, will be up this spring. ACU will decide between re-signing its contract with Pepsi or beginning a new contract with Coca-Cola, said ... [Read More…]
Mesquite Square gunman laid to rest
Close friends said goodbye to the 78-year-old gunman in the Mesquite Square apartment complex shooting in Abilene Municipal Cemetery on Friday, two weeks after his death following the shooting. John Lee, who worked at ACU in the Bean for about 10 years until 2008, opened fire on Hardin-Simmons University senior Jacob Allen on September 7, before ... [Read More…]
Judge Ely businesses make way for Walgreens
Construction crews, bulldozers and dirt mounds have overtaken several lots at the corner of North Judge Ely Boulevard and East North 10th Street to make way for another addition of a well-known drugstore. The popular intersection will soon house a Walgreens, replacing the Mexican restaurant Alfredo's and an already vacant Shell gas station. The ... [Read More…]
University to adopt block tuition
The university will implement a block tuition plan beginning in fall 2012, Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, told members of faculty and staff yesterday. "It not only improves the affordability of a degree, but it provides additional flexibility for students," said Schubert. Under the new block tuition plan, students can take a ... [Read More…]
Campus construction completed
With the completion of the loading dock at the McGlothlin Campus Center, campus construction has reached its conclusion. The dock's renovation was to improve the view from the front door of the new Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center. The bulk of the plan was adding plants and flowers to the area, which was difficult ... [Read More…]
‘Cats end losing streak, break even during home stand
The ACU volleyball team ended a three game losing streak and went 1-1 in its two game home-stand this past week. The Wildcats' first game was against #17 West Texas A&M University on Thursday night, Sept, 22. Despite playing in front of the home crowd, the 'Cats couldn't pull off the upset. West Texas A&M won in three straight sets, 26-24, ... [Read More…]
Uruguay Study Abroad numbers dip
Significantly fewer students have participated in the Latin America Study Abroad program over the past two years, according to the International Education Office. While the Oxford Study Abroad program has had at least 30 students every spring semester and at least 20 students every fall semester since 2009, Latin America has not had 20 students ... [Read More…]
Study Abroad 2012 plans
The Center for International and Intercultural Education will offer Study Abroad programs to Oxford, Leipzig, Germany, and Montevideo, Uruguay, in spring 2012. Students interested in studying abroad during summer 2012, fall 2012 or spring 2013 should apply before they leave for Thanksgiving. Students studying abroad must take 15 credits for the ... [Read More…]
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