This week, varying student organizations have compiled budget proposals with the hope that the Student Association will grant them sufficient money to cover their costs for this semester. The deadline for budget proposals was last Friday. Each student group must sign up for a meeting with Carson Henley, SA's executive treasurer, and Heath Bracken, ... [Read More…]
Archives for January 2012
‘Beware’ tackles Christian challenges
The Chapel Office welcomed the "Beware of Christians" crew to campus Monday and offered students a day full of opportunities to engage with the cast. "Beware of Christians" is a documentary that was released in 2010 and that has been circulating the country as a speaking and film tour. In the film, four recent college graduates journey to Europe ... [Read More…]
Websites, individuals protest SOPA, PIPA
The Internet voiced its objection last Wednesday to the Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect IP Act, two proposed bills which would accelerate the governments ability to enforce copyright on the Internet. Hundreds of sites including Google and Wikipedia enforced a day long "blackout" to protest the bills. "I haven't seen anything like that on ... [Read More…]
Bible department to redesign courses, degrees
The Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry will implement several changes including condensing the number of degree programs they offer to two and adding four new courses to the schedule. Changes will be implemented in the fall of 2012. When the department began looking at significant changes that were taking place concerning course ... [Read More…]
Photo Gallery: Harlem Globetrotters fly high in Moody
ACU students and the Abilene community were treated to a night of high flying aerobatics, uncanny basketball tricks, and electrifying dunks on Tuesday, Jan. 24, in a packed Moody Coliseum. [flickr album=72157629033732903 num=33 size=Square] Optimist photos by Mandy Lambright ... [Read More…]
First day
"Oh Dear, Christian College" - by Ben Miller First day January 20, 2012 Go to the "Oh Dear, Christian College" Gallery ... [Read More…]
Photo Gallery: Marchers remember MLK’s life and legacy
[flickr album=72157628915016017 num=12 size=Square] Optimist photos by Mandy Lambright ... [Read More…]
‘Cats drop to 2-8 in conference play
With the chance of attending the Lone Star Conference Post-Season Tournament one the line, the women's basketball team fell short to Angelo State in a Tuesday night heartbreaker. After dominating the first half, the Wildcats quickly lost control of the game and an 11-point lead with only minutes on the clock remaining. Despite their early efforts, ... [Read More…]
‘Cats continue to build momentum
During the winter break, the men's basketball team got off to a slow start in conference play. They headed into Tuesday night's action against Angelo State with a 1-7 record in conference play. However, the Wildcats looked nothing like a struggling team against the Rams, finishing up the first half of conference play with a dominating victory in ... [Read More…]
Track and Field prepare for Lubbock meet
Fresh off of being ranked No. 24 in the nation by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country pre-season rankings Tuesday, the ACU track and field team will look to defend that ranking Friday and Saturday at the Texas Tech Invitational in Lubbock. The meet will mark the team's second meet of the 2012 season, and head coach Roosevelt Lofton ... [Read More…]