Rehearsals for the Christmas Vespers Concert began in October for both the ACU Orchestra and Choir, who have been working hard for this seasons upcoming show. This years Christmas Vespers Concert is Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Abilene on 1333 N. 3rd Street. Admission is free for everyone. This years 6th annual concert ... [Read More…]
Archives for 2012
D!SCOVERY program opens for students
Students thinking about their future can now apply for next semester's D!SCOVERY program. The D!SCOVERY program is for students who need help finding answers to the questions about the future that college raises. As many students enter college, they face questions about who they are, their gifts, what their purpose is and what major and career to ... [Read More…]
Professor reflects on lament in new book
Dr. Glenn Pemberton has written a book titled Hurting with God addressing the need for Christians to be honest with God about their pain. Hurting with God, which was published in June of this year, focuses only on the lament psalms that make up 40 percent of the 150 psalms in the Bible. "When we look at the book of Psalms, most people think, 'Oh, ... [Read More…]
WWW accepting applications for summer
Applications for World Wide Witness are officially due Jan. 14 for summer of 2013, but the application process has already begun. WWW provides ACU students with the opportunity to travel to other parts of the world and be ambassadors for Christ. World Wide Witness also sends students to places within the United States. Through these summer ... [Read More…]
SA votes to give Edwards Hall recycling bins
The Students' Association voted to provide recycling bins for Edwards Hall in their meeting Wednesday. Blair Agan, Edwards Hall representative, introduced the bill to Congress. Agan, sophomore communications and political science major from Lake Jackson, addressed the lack of recycling opportunities for Edwards residents with Area Coordinator ... [Read More…]
GATA spreading cheer to Phillipines
The women of GATA have undertaken Operation Christmas Child for the first time by putting shoeboxes together for children in the Philippines. Samaritan's Purse is the international relief association that puts on this program every year around Christmas time. By filling a shoebox with toys, one can provide Christmas gifts to a child in need. "The ... [Read More…]
Fishing club prepares for bass-fishing event
A one-day bass fishing tournament will take place Saturday between local Abilene collegiate fishing clubs and schools from out of town. The event is called the Big Country Collegiate Shoot-Out, and will take place at Lake Leon, which is 7-miles southeast of Eastland. The tournament will start  at 6:45 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. According to Ultimate ... [Read More…]
‘Tis the season to be shredding
Many students share a common complaint that there is nothing to do in Abilene. But for those interested in picking up a new recreational sport, skateboarding beckons. "Skateboarding has always been there for me and I've never said I was bored," said Johnny Thornton, who has been skating for most of his life. "Bored people are going to be bored ... [Read More…]
Professors’ denominations: Far from ACU’s ideals
Find the opposing argument here: http://www.acuoptimist.com/2012/12/professors-denominations-diversity-academic-integrity-a-benefit/. Many students, professors, alumni and staff of ACU have expressed concerns with a possible change in current hiring criteria. Their concerns are well founded. By hiring non-Church of Christ faculty and staff, ACU ... [Read More…]
Professors’ denominations: Diversity, academic integrity a benefit
Find the opposing argument here: http://www.acuoptimist.com/2012/12/professors-denominations-far-from-acus-ideals/. ACU's Church of Christ identity has been a significant influence on the university since it was founded in 1906. However, as times have changed, it seems beneficial for ACU to break from tradition slightly in order to accommodate ... [Read More…]
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