Archives for 2012

Steppin’ Out: Student dance group shows off their skills in spring performance

April 18, 2012 by Sarah Fatheree

SHADES Step-Squad incorporated some traditional favorites from under the big top at their annual spring performance last weekend. The show was appropriately titled: "Shades Sircus." Acrobats and giant jack-in-the-box dancers were among many performances at the show in Cullen Auditorium Friday and Saturday. "For the SHADES Sircus, we wanted to ... [Read More…]

Wildcats end season on high note

April 18, 2012 by Matthew Sloan

This weekend, the men's and women's tennis teams finished up their regular season campaigns with a west coast swing to California. The men finished the weekend 1-1 while the women went undefeated. The sixth ranked women's tennis team dominated both of the teams they faced off against this weekend with a pair of 8-1 victories. The Lady 'Cats ... [Read More…]

‘Cats fighting for LSC spot

April 18, 2012 by Edward Isaacs

The baseball team continued its fight for a spot in the Lone Star Conference tournament in Lawton, Okla., this past weekend, despite rough weather conditions. The 'Cats took on Cameron University in a four-game set and unfortunately, could not turn their fortune around against conference opponents this season. The team split with the Aggies by ... [Read More…]

Team sweeps post-season awards

April 18, 2012 by Natalie Goin

The ACU golf team dominated the Lone Star Conference post-season awards Sunday, following the end of the regular season. For the third consecutive year, junior All-American Alex Carpenter was named LSC Men's Golfer Player of the Year. Carpenter finished the season ranked No. 10 in NCAA Divison II with three wins and eight top-10 finishes. In ... [Read More…]

Hockey fights add drama, diminish play

April 18, 2012 by Austin Gwin

If you are a casual sports fan, you might not care about the National Hockey League, but the NHL playoffs are the most hard fought, closely contested sporting event you will see. There are occasionally upsets, but the reason it makes for great TV is the intensity with which the playoff games are played. Rivalries form immediately between ... [Read More…]

Sound pitching, timely hitting aids ‘Cats

April 18, 2012 by Bryson Shake

The ACU Wildcat softball team used sound pitching and timely hitting to win two of three games last weekend from the Eastern New Mexico team, winning the series against the conference foe. This marks the third consecutive series the team has won, and it is providing momentum as the regular season comes to a close. The Wildcats (28-12, 14-8) won ... [Read More…]

Abilene Philharmonics to close classical season

April 18, 2012 by Gabi Powell

The Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra will close its classical concert season with a production of Dvorak's New World on Apr. 21, led by Music Director and Conductor David Itkan. Abilene Philharmonic's performance of New World will take place in the Abilene Civic Center. The program's title comes from Dvorak's Symphony No.9, popularly known as the ... [Read More…]

Refugees invited to campus for egg hunt

April 18, 2012 by Brookelee Galle

Refugees from all over the world will join April 21 for an annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by ACU for the International Rescue Committee. The student-led organization will provide transportation for the refugees. The event begins at 1 p.m. outside of the McGlothlin Campus Center, and it is open to everyone. "It is our hope that by hosting our ... [Read More…]

Hamilton to speak at annual Folklore Lecture

April 18, 2012 by Armani Williams

Dr. Mark Hamilton, associate dean for the graduate of theology, will be the first ACU alumni speaker of the 3rd annual George W. Ewing Folklore Lecture. The event will take place at 7.p.m. on April 19 in Room 117 in the Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building. "It's called the George W. Ewing Folklore Lecture because Dr. Ewing taught Folklore at ... [Read More…]