Hannah Anderson didn't know if she could attend ACU because of the cost. She spent her senior year of high school trying to find scholarships, and thought she had found the answer when she was invited to interview to be a Presidential Scholar, which could mean as much as a full scholarship to the university. She had the grades, the test scores ... [Read More…]
Archives for 2012
UP conducts Safety Week
The ACU Police Department kicked off its semi-annual safety week at University Park on Monday night. Officer Randy Motz was in the UP clubhouse, offering free engraving on mobile devices. The event was open-house, with students coming and going as they pleased. Officer Motz said this is a service he likes to offer from time to time and that ... [Read More…]
Engineering Department undergoing introductory semester
One more degree option will be offered for incoming freshmen with the new development of a Bachelors of Science in Engineering in the Department of Engineering and Physics. The Department of Physics has evolved into the new Department of Engineering and Physics, and though this change will be a major shift within the department, most junior and ... [Read More…]
Sing Song tickets now available for purchase
Students, parents and visiting alumni can purchase tickets for Sing Song 2013 this weekend in the Campus Center. Tickets will go on sale online November 1st, but people too eager to wait can purchase them October 19th from 5 - 8 p.m. in the Campus Center. Tom Craig, director of student activities and productions, said the advance tickets sale ... [Read More…]
Annual Chemistry Circus to attract alumni on campus
The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department will be putting on the 26th annual Chemistry Circus Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the Walling Lecture Hall. At the event, students in the department and the Chemistry Club will be demonstrating chemical reactions of all sorts for the audience. The circus is a long standing ACU Homecoming tradition that is a ... [Read More…]
Environmentalists push for more recycling on campus
Recycling efforts at ACU have been inconsistent over the years since the university lacks any institutional policy on recycling. All opportunities to be involved are voluntary programs, but many students are looking to change this. Dr. James C. Cooke, professor of environmental science, has been at ACU for 30 years and has experienced the ... [Read More…]
Senior appears in first major role
Lots of scenery, lots of costumes, lots of music and a lead actress who is making her big break into theater - that is how director Adam Hester, chair of the department of theater, described "42nd Street," the homecoming musical that will hit the stage of the Abilene Civic Center this weekend. "This show has more costumes than any show, in my ... [Read More…]
Rediscovering heritage: CHARIS brings discussion of learning about Christian history to campus
Many students entering college struggle to maintain their Christian faith, according to a Barna Group study. In fact, the study said 40 to 50 percent of Christian youth group graduates fail to stick with their faith or remain connected to their religious community after graduating high school. Approximately 40 percent have a hard time finding a ... [Read More…]
Politics require compromise
The last time we had a president who didn't associate himself with a party was 1776, when George Washington was awarded the position. Since then, voters have slowly become more focused on a candidate's attachment to political parties rather than political platforms. If you've ever told yourself that you completely agree with either party on every ... [Read More…]
Voter priorities need changing
There are many factors that go into picking a favorite candidate for presidency - or at least there should be. For some it's as simple as picking a donkey or an elephant. For others that invest more time learning about the candidates and their stances, there is more consideration involved. However, there may need to be some rearranging on the ... [Read More…]
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