Gospel musician David Phelps will perform at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church on Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. for his It Must Be Christmas 20th Anniversary Tour. Phelps is a Christian vocalist who has performed both independently and with the Gaither Vocal Band. During his time as a recording artist, he has been awarded Dove Awards, Grammy Awards and numerous ... [Read More…]
Natural History Collection boasts new rat discovery
The Natural History Collection re-opened on Nov. 8, featuring a new discovery by Dr. Tom Lee. Dr. Lee started his collection during his time as a professor at Pepperdine University. When he began working at ACU, he brought it with him. The Natural History Collection consists of 4.300 specimens from around the world, with multiple from each ... [Read More…]
Best Buddies Initiates White Ribbon Week
The ACU chapter of Best Buddies initiated White Ribbon Week to raise awareness of different disabilities from Nov. 12-16. This was the first year ACU participated in White Ribbon Week, after the recent development of Best Buddies on campus. Grace Carriger, freshman animal science and pre-vet major from Plano and president of Best Buddies, ... [Read More…]
Consignment sale moves downtown for 17th biannual sale
The 17th biannual My Sister's House sale has relocated to downtown Abilene – the fourth location for the consignment sale since its opening sale in the spring of 2010. ACU alumni and sisters Summer Walters and Kate Stover began hosting the consignment sale as a place for the community to browse thousands of clothes, jewelry and household items ... [Read More…]
COBA opens applications for Study Abroad to China
COBA is now accepting applications for students to study abroad in China in July 2019. Students who attend the trip will have the opportunity to take Global Entrepreneurship (MGMT 419) taught by Jim Litton, associate professor of business and director of Griggs Center for Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy, and a business law course taught by ... [Read More…]
Veterans Day is more than a holiday
Sunday is Veterans Day, a time to show gratitude for the people who fought or continue to fight for our freedom. Without them, who knows where we would be today? Veterans Day is more than the local parade, more than American flags lining the streets, and it’s certainly more than a simple post on social media as a brief acknowledgment. I come ... [Read More…]
ESports competes in national collegiate tournaments
ESports is now a competitive team, playing against other colleges across the nation. Hunter Walls-Woods, current team captain and junior management major from Buffalo Gap, said he helped start the team in hopes that it will become a club sport by the end of the spring semester. ESports competes against other teams enlisted in the South Region ... [Read More…]
Let’s get spooky
Despite the cold and rainy weather on the holiday of horror, remember to stay safe in all activities this evening. Here are some of the spookiest events in Abilene tonight: Umpteenth Annual Haunted House & Labyrinth of Horror This spooky haunted house opens at 8 p.m. tonight at Play Faire Park–Miniature Golf Course and Outdoor Play ... [Read More…]
Frats’ Haunted Island canceled for first time in 36 years
Frats' Haunted Island is canceled for the first time in 36 years following significant rainfall on site. Haunted Island is an event hosted by men's social club Frater Sodalis. For the past 36 years, the event has taken place in the days leading up to Halloween, however, this year it has been canceled in advance. Logan Chapman, junior business ... [Read More…]
Nursing and pre-health majors raise funds for mission trip
Ten pre-health and nursing students are raising money for a medical mission trip to Pignon, Haiti. Each student planning to attend the medical mission trip was asked to raise between $1600-$1800. The majority of participating students chose to fundraise and are guided by the Halbert Center for Global Missions. All participating students will ... [Read More…]
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