Budget cuts threaten to slow down ACU success on the sports field. As the university continues to make cuts campus-wide, the athletic department will have approximately $180,000 cut from its budget. While some departments are losing staff and resources, this department is losing those who have not yet called ACU home because they are losing their ... [Read More…]
Archives for November 2011
Abilene Blues and Swing host free dance lessons
Several Swing Cats members are broadening their variety of dancing skills with weekly blues dancing lessons. Abilene Blues and Swing hosts free dancing lessons at St. Luke's Orthodox Church every Friday night 8-9 p.m. Several members of ACU's Swing Cats attend these dance lessons to acquire more dancing skills and gather new show material. Blues ... [Read More…]
‘Cats fall short at UTPB
ACU's women's basketball team, led by Mack Lankford, made a quick comeback after trailing UT-Permian Basin for three periods. However, the late rally attempt was not enough for the Wildcats to overcome the Falcons' 77-67 lead by the final buzzer. "They were just continually more consistent than we were," Lankford said. "That's where it really hurt ... [Read More…]
‘Cats end season strong at UCM
The Wildcat volleyball team's season ended in disappointing fashion on Thursday, Nov. 17 at the UCM Multipurpose Building in Missouri. The 'Cats lost 3-2 to the University of Central Missouri in the first round of the NCAA Division II South Central Region volleyball tournament. Central Missouri went on to beat Lone Star Conference foe Angelo ... [Read More…]
Wildcats continue their hot start, sit at 4-1
The ACU men's basketball team continued in their winning ways during the thanksgiving break, improving their record to 4-1 in the young season after a couple of wins against UT Permian Basin and a tough loss to a talented A&M International squad. "Overall it went well." Senior Ben Warton said. "The win over UTPB was a good win, to go into ... [Read More…]
Season of Caring continues to provide
Students and staff worked together to feed the hungry this Thanksgiving and are now in partnering with several ministries to bring Christmas gifts to underprivileged children throughout Abilene. Last year's Season of Caring surpassed all initial goals even though it was the first ACU event of its kind, said Nancy Coburn, director of ... [Read More…]
Breaking rules gets policies changed
On the Friday before Thanksgiving, SA announced the university reversed its chalk policy. Though this was an action that had been progressing for several weeks, we can't help but notice the rule change occurred after seeing chalk use several times during the semester by different students, groups and organizations on campus. What kind of message ... [Read More…]
Speaking the language of a Disney generation
Growing up, I thought the kids that could watch rated R movies in elementary school were savages, barely even human. Now, I just feel sorry for them, because they can't relate with the songs and one-liners we all know best. But it wasn't until I was humming a song and a friend shouted out "we must be swift as the coursing river, with all the force ... [Read More…]
Friends of ACU Library promote learning
Behind the scenes at the Margaret and Herman Brown Library, a group of individuals is working to ensure the library's long-term viability. Friends of ACU Library is continuing on strong with support from its members and donations to help improve the facility and its resources. Donald Philip Simpson, archival media conversion specialist and ... [Read More…]
Editor sought to inspire campus
By Raymon Fullerton Enrollment was up, a student center replaced the lovable and creaky Grill, and newly installed president John C. Stevens followed the legendary Don H. Morris who led the college for 29 years. Abilene Christian College was on the move during the 1970-71 school year when the editorship of the Optimist fell into my lap. Knowing ... [Read More…]
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