The Grace Museum organized their fourth annual Valentine’s Day event, Love Around the World, on Feb. 14. Lori Thornton, Director of Marketing and Communications at The Grace, said the event had a larger turnout this year. “Around the World at The Grace began in 2016 as an annual fundraiser for the museum,” Thornton said. “This year, we ... [Read More…]
Student Productions prepares for first block party
Student Productions is preparing for its first Sing Song block party on Saturday. Nick Tatum, director of student productions, said he is expecting a good turnout of students and guests for the new event. “We wanted to create a space for guests and students to socialize before the show,” Tatum said. “I also think part of planning a successful ... [Read More…]
SRWC introduces new barre workout class
The SRWC has added a new barre fitness class, focusing on beginner and advanced ballet techniques. The class is led by Lily Balogh, artist in residence in the theatre department. “I hope students, faculty and staff give the class a go... especially if they’d done ballet when they were younger and would like to return to a no-pressure environment ... [Read More…]
Professors open local ice cream shop
Two Professors Ice Cream has captured the hearts of many and the taste buds of even more. Carley Dodd, CEO of Two Profs Ice Cream shop, opened the restaurant recently after he and his son and co-owner bought out the original store originating in Sweetwater previously called Terry’s Ice Cream. Terry Frye, the original owner of Terry’s Ice ... [Read More…]
Common Grounds: Freshmen get taste of local coffee options
Incoming freshmen were introduced to multiple local coffee destinations at a Wildcat Week event Thursday night called Abilene Grounds. Organized by Austin Browning, senior accounting and finance major from Abilene, the event featured brewed beverages from Monks, Beltway and Maslow Coffee Company, which will be located in the former location of ... [Read More…]
Rattlesnake Roundup opens for 60th year
The Rattlesnake Roundup has returned to Sweetwater for its 60th year. The event opened its gates at 4:30 p.m. Thursday in the Nolan County Coliseum, and will be open all weekend through Sunday afternoon. Because this is the 60th year since the event's 1958 founding, organizers expect it to attract a larger crowd than usual to commemorate this ... [Read More…]
Mane event: Ag department launches equestrian competition
Students and their horses participated in barrel and pole racing events a horse competition last Saturday. Administrators and students in the Department of Agriculture and Environmental Science launched the Equine Association, a new competitive program. Veronica Shaeffer, Rhoden Farm manager, said she has always had a desire to create a program ... [Read More…]
Chemistry Circus changed to “Science Circus”
Students will put on the Science Circus, previously known as the Chemistry Circus Friday at 6:30 p.m. in Bennett Gymnasium. About 25 students in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and the Department of Engineering and Physics will perform demonstrations of scientific experiments. Dr. Autumn Sutherlin, director of undergraduate ... [Read More…]
Campus Store relocates Graduation Fair
Without the Campus Center Living Room, the Campus Store is trying to find a new venue for the annual ACU Graduation Fair. The Graduation Fair will take place Oct. 13 for students planning to graduate this fall to purchase class gowns, caps and pictures. There will also be graduation announcements and class rings, provided by Jostens jewelry ... [Read More…]