The shooting last week on the University of Texas campus was a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of violent crime. "It causes me to stop and think about the reality that it can happen anywhere," said ACU Chief of Police Jimmy Ellison. "There are levels of preparedness and levels of training, but the truth is you cannot prepare and be ... [Read More…]
Clery Report shows consistently low campus crime rates
The ACU Police Department's annual report of crime statistics showed no significant change in violations over the past year. ACU Police released the 2009 Annual Clery Crime Statistics and Policies Report last week as required by federal law. ACU Chief of Police Jimmy Ellison said the Clery Report summarizes university-related crime statistics for ... [Read More…]
Student arrested for illegal drug use
ACU Police recently charged an ACU freshman with Class B Possession of marijuana and are investigating a criminal mischief charge for another student. Police responded to an anonymous report of two men in possession of a gun in the parking lot in front of McDonald Hall around 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 17. Chief of Police Jimmy Ellison said ACU Police ... [Read More…]
ACU Police question suspect in mobile device thefts
ACU Police have questioned a suspect in connection with a rash of iPhone thefts that has plagued the campus in recent weeks. ACU Police Chief said no arrests have been made but expects  to file charges after an investigation is complete. Since Aug. 1, the ACU Police have received 11 reports of stolen Apple mobile devices and several reports of ... [Read More…]
Anonymous words lack validity
I've picked my heroes from comic books. It's funny: when Batman does something wrong, nothing bad happens to Bruce Wayne. But not everyone who conceals his or her identity is a superhero. Bank robbers, they wear masks, too. Human beings will always find something to hide behind. In the middle ages it was castle walls and moats, but this is the ... [Read More…]
Shuttle service available for Summit drivers
Despite an influx of visitors during next week's Summit, there will still be plenty of parking for faculty, staff, students and visitors - although the spots may not be as close as some students are accustomed too. Lieutenant H.E. Jenkins of the ACU Police Department said the police were making no special plans to block off parking lots or ... [Read More…]
Fair runs through Sept. 18
The highly-anticipated 111th West Texas Fair and Rodeo started Tuesday at the Taylor County Expo Center. ACU students and Abilene residents alike are getting ready for a fun weekend at this classic fall event. "The fair is the coolest thing that happens in this town," said Josh Tumblin, senior theatre major from Nashville, Tenn. "Everyone should ... [Read More…]
Job well done is job never done
I had a job once, working in heating and air conditioning. They hired me mostly to clean the floor. I'm not talking about hardwood floors, or bathroom tile or something else simple and domestic. The floor I had to clean was the floor of a boiler room. There was dirt so thick that when you walked on it, you left footprints - like you were walking ... [Read More…]
Small group chapels offer unique experiences
ACU students can find a more intimate Chapel experience in Small Group Chapels, meeting Thursdays across campus. The first Small Group Chapels will begin Thursday, Sept. 16. The only major change to Small Group Chapels this semester is the movement of the relatively new instrumental-praise Chapel, Immersed, from Cullen Auditorium to Moody ... [Read More…]
New students to meet churches, businesses
The fourth annual Welcome to Abilene festival will be held Thursday night from 7 - 9 in the Hunter Welcome Center. The Students' Association hosts this expo at the beginning of each year as a way for local businesses and churches usher in ACU freshmen and transfer students. However, all students are invited to come and get connected with the ... [Read More…]