Boisterous members of the Wildcat nation filled two entire tiers at Cowboys Stadium this weekend as the football team battled one of the best football programs in the nation, No. 4 North Alabama. Alumni and past players joined the crowd of current students to watch the team square off against the Lions. The crowd of Wildcat fans gave ACU players ... [Read More…]
Archives for September 2011
Local school integrates iPads
Taylor Elementary School of Abilene will receive iPads for five kindergarten classes this week thanks in part to the ACU Department of Education. Jenn Rogers, instructor of education, said the concept of the "21st century learner" is the inspiration for putting iPads in the hands of 5-year-olds. ACU students studying early childhood development ... [Read More…]
Perseverance remains main issue for Wildcats
The ACU volleyball team has had trouble maintaining a lead and finishing games strong recently. The Wildcats lost their second straight match in five sets on Monday night, Sept. 19 at the McDermott Center in San Antonio against Incarnate Word. The 'Cats led early 25-18 and 25-22 but couldn't keep the Cardinals from rebounding to a five set Lone ... [Read More…]
Grimm helps ‘Cats maintain record
The No. 12 ACU women's soccer team went 1-1 over their two games this weekend, tying Incarnate Word 1-1 in overtime Friday and beating Angelo State 2-0 on Sunday. These games came just after the soccer team was bumped twelve spots in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America to No. 12, the highest the team has been ranked in program ... [Read More…]
Abilene airport receives $6.5 million grant
Major improvements are in the works for the Abilene Regional Airport, which will receive a federal grant totaling more than $6 million. The Federal Aviation Administration will grant about $6.5 million through two programs to the local airport in plan announced Sept. 13 by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn. "These funds will be used to address needed ... [Read More…]
Students present Summit lectures
Students had an opportunity to speak out at this year's Summit. Students spoke at six sessions and had their artwork displayed throughout the conference. Summit presenter Margaret Moore, senior youth family ministry and social studies major from Houston, said this is her first time in the program. Moore chose her own topic about how different ... [Read More…]
West Texas Book and Music Festival to feature local, national artists
Literary and music enthusiasts will participate in the West Texas Book and Music Festival on Sept. 19-24. The event will raise money to support the Abilene Public Library. The festival events will include concerts by national and local artists, sessions with authors and book signings. Major events include the Texas Cookbook Gala and a concert by ... [Read More…]
Summit exhibits provide relaxing atmosphere
By Bethany Morgan In addition to a wide array of lectures and classes, Summit offered approximately 60 exhibits, an average amount. Anna Jane Perrey, ministry events coordinator, has been at ACU for three years. This is her first year to be in charge of the Teague Special Events Center exhibits for Summit. The exhibitors come from all over the ... [Read More…]
Website adds new element to intramurals
It's no secret that Americans are obsessed with watching, talking, and playing football. For those who aren't sure about strapping on the helmet and smashing into linebackers, flag football is the answer. Flag football, as well as all other ACU intramural sports, will now be run through imleagues.com, said ACU Intramural Director Kenli ... [Read More…]
Summit fosters relationships
Sitting for hours in Moody listening to speaker after speaker is difficult in an age of mobile devices, campus-wide WiFi, and rapid access to information. Summit's rich tradition and its value sometimes fade from memory. Abilene Christian has made a point from its founding to invite outstanding preachers to speak on campus. At first, these ... [Read More…]
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