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Construction interferes with KGR half marathon

April 7, 2016 by Allison Brown

The Kirk Goodwin Run leadership team cancelled the half-marathon portion of the race because of construction on Westlake Road. The traditional 5K race will still take place April 23. Troy Osborn, co-director of KGR this year, said the team was contacted by ACUPD late last week and notified of the construction along a major part of the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ reminds us of empathy’s importance

March 31, 2016 by Allison Brown

"If you can learn a simple trick, Scout," Atticus advises his daughter, "you'll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view ."‰."‰. "”"‰until you climb into his skin and walk around in it." Penned by the acclaimed author Harper Lee, the above words are ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Editorials, Opinion

The Crappy Backpacker

March 31, 2016 by Allison Brown

I'm no good at packing. This isn't news to anyone who knows me. Spring Break is now less than a week away and between midterms and all the homework, I have to find some time to shove things into a borrowed backpack before getting on a plane to Uganda. You would think that perhaps by now I would at least see it coming. But time and time again, ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Editorials, Opinion

Scholarship gift should be bigger news

March 31, 2016 by Allison Brown

ACU recently received one of the largest gifts in its history toward the Partnering in the Journey scholarship campaign. Lacy and Dorothy Harber gave $20 million toward scholarships for students in the College of Biblical Studies, making it the university's second-largest scholarship endowment gift. The Harber's gift was announced during Sing Song ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Editorials, Opinion

How to win in the second half

March 31, 2016 by Allison Brown

March Madness is in full swing, and no, we don't just mean the basketball tournament. Now that Spring Break has come and gone and Good Friday teases us again with another day off, the full fledged "we-are-ready-for-summer" longing sends us into what could only be described as a bit of madness. As we reenter life on the hill, it's ever so ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Editorials, Opinion

New lighting illuminates Abilene as Storybook Capital

March 8, 2016 by Allison Brown

The streets of downtown were illuminated Tuesday as the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council unveiled new custom lighting installations at a special night festival. Tuesday's Illumination Celebration highlighted Abilene as the Storybook Capital of Texas and home to many sculpted works inspired by works of children's literature. Over 10,000 ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase

Justice Week focuses on domestic efforts

March 4, 2016 by Allison Brown

This year's Justice Week brought messages regarding domestic justice issues to students through various Chapels, forums and special events. Abbey Moses, director of Justice Week, approached the week differently than in years past to emphasize the importance and the scope of justice-related issues being tackled by members of the ACU community. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

Sing Song tradition key part of who we are at ACU

February 19, 2016 by Allison Brown

If anyone were to walk on campus this week, they'd most likely leave covered in glitter. If they stood still long enough, they might end up with rosy red circles and exaggerated painted eyelashes on their face. Slap a bow on their head, and they are ready to roll. If said hypothetical individual has never encountered such phenomena, they are likely ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Editorials, Opinion

60th Sing Song presents a night ‘On the Town’

February 19, 2016 by Allison Brown

Students will take to stage this weekend for the university's 60th Sing Song, On The Town. Clubs and classes have created a dazzling array of upstage acts connected to the overall theme, with everything from taxi cab drivers to Hobbits to dads. The hosts and hostesses delight the crowd with their dynamic variety of town-related songs. The 60th ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

University to expand dual credit offerings

February 12, 2016 by Allison Brown

The university is making progress toward expanding dual credit offerings for high school students around the state. While dual credit at ACU isn't an entirely new operation, the expanded offerings, set to begin next fall, will open up opportunities for partnerships with Christian high schools and prospective students. All existing dual credit ... [Read More…]

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