The Abilene Ruff Riders held a contest to rebrand their organization over the summer. Now known as the Abilene Bombers, the organization hopes to get the Abilene community more involved with the team. The Abilene Ruff Rider homepage released a statement from spokesman Scott Anderson that entailed why the switch was being made. The statement said, ... [Read More…]
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Dean of students addresses ACU’s religious future
Dr. Jean-Noel Thompson met with the Students' Association on Wednesday to respond to the congress members' questions about student life. Thompson, vice president for Student Life and dean of students, spoke about the religious and ethnic diversity of the campus, both of which increased this year. Thirty percent of the freshmen class is of an ... [Read More…]
Gazelle Run for the Water to provide water in Burundi
The Gazelle Run for the Water, created by ACU alumnus Gilbert Tuhabonye, will use proceeds from the Sunday run in Austin to provide clean water for the people of the nation of Burundi. Proceeds from the run go to the Gazelle Foundation, which builds water wells overseas. Tuhabonye founded The Gazelle Foundation in 2006 and this is the 6th year ... [Read More…]
SA gives students opportunity to have lunch with president
Last week the Students' Association, President Phil Schubert and several of his associates attended their monthly luncheon in the Bean. Several student leaders on campus selected by SA were there to voice concerns about the next few years at ACU. There were two common topics of discussion: ACU's upcoming switch to Division I Â and the lack of ... [Read More…]
Honors College conducts debate watching party
The Honors college is putting on a special event in honor of the presidential election called, "Deep Dish Philosophy Night," in the Smith Adams Dormitory Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Deep Dish Philosophy Night is an event where the Honors students will watch multiple views of the debate right after the polls/ballots close. It is an event for the Honors ... [Read More…]
Big Brothers Big Sisters to raise money with ninth annual fundraiser
The Big Brothers Big Sisters program in Abilene is having their ninth annual Bowl for Kids' Sake fundraising event on Nov. 10. Big Brothers Big Sisters matches adult volunteers with children aged 6-18 and has been in Abilene since 1978. Bowl for Kids' Sake, one of eight fundraising events held by Big Brothers Big Sisters, is where money raised by ... [Read More…]
Why I believe in the values of the Democratic Party
This guest column was submitted by Elizabeth Koepke, president of the College Democrats. I believe an individual deserves the freedom to live by the convictions of his or her own conscience, and that his or her freedom only ends when he or she infringes on the rights of another person, causing harm or the restriction of life, liberty or the ... [Read More…]
MSU sneaks past ‘Cats on homecoming
The Wildcats and Mustangs provided the fireworks for ACU's Homecoming this weekend. But, the 'Cats came up just short, losing 35-31. The Wildcat offensive line set the tone early, pushing Midwestern State all the way down the field, resulting in a touchdown catch by receiver Taylor Gabriel and an early 7-0 lead. "I just wanted to fight for my ... [Read More…]
Romney/Ryan offer best vision for nation
This guest column was submitted by Stewart McGregor, president of the College Republicans. Are you and your family better off than you were four years ago? If the answer is no, Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan have a great, common-sense plan to get America on the path to success and sustainability. Currently, your share of the national debts equals ... [Read More…]
ACU clinches final post-season spot
The women's soccer team clenched the 6th and final spot in the Lone Star Conference post-season tournament this weekend with a 2-1 victory over Texas A&M-Commerce, and a 4-0 win over Texas Women's at the Wildcat Soccer Pitch. "We are proud of the ladies for fighting back and earning a spot in the tournament," head coach Casey Wilson said. ... [Read More…]
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