Sitting in a seat that who knows what all has been spilled on it, eating a $5 box of chocolate covered raisins, and that one kid sitting behind you who will not stop talking. It seems that experience is not as common as it once was. With the introduction of Netflix and Redbox, the numbers have begun to shift in this day and age when consumers are ... [Read More…]
Academics, athletics preparing for impact of D-I move
When ACU joins the Southland Conference next fall, athletics is not the only department that will feel the effects of the move to a new conference. Academics will feel a definite impact of the adjustment as well. "The reason the new standards are being put into place is there are quite a few students who are playing sports for Division I ... [Read More…]
Class project spurs Chapel petition
One student's assignment has turned into a petition to change one of ACU's longest lasting policies. Kelcei Young, sophomore nursing major from McKinney, started "ACU Voluntary Chapel Electronic Petition", a Facebook group, on Nov. 28. As of Wednesday, the group has 108 members. The Facebook group was created as a "next step" after meeting with ... [Read More…]
UP announces lower rates for next school year
University Park Apartments will be offering lower rates to residents for the 2013-2014 school year. "We've talked to the students, we've understood their frustrations and their concerns, so we're really going to lower the rates," said Melanie Kirkland, director of leasing. According to an e-mail from UP has been, "in collaboration with ACU staff, ... [Read More…]
Blackboard to be replaced with OpenClass
Some professors are no longer be using Blackboard, the current learning management system of choice for ACU. The transition away from Blackboard and into Pearson's OpenClass will be in full effect by fall of 2013. According to Pearson's website, "OpenClass is a dynamic, scalable, fully cloud-based learning environment that stimulates social ... [Read More…]
Senior named Marshall finalist
The Marshall Scholarship and a spot in the Fulbright Scholar Program may soon be filled by ACU students. Brittany Partridge, senior political science major from Annandale, Minn., has applied and is a finalist for the Marshall Scholarship. She is currently in the interview process of the application. "The draw for me to go there is to be able to ... [Read More…]
PULSE looking for logo that hits right note
The PULSE A Cappella group is conducting auditions, but not for the reason you might think. The A Cappella group is hosting a contest for a new logo to represent the singing group, and a $75 reward is up for grabs for the winning design. Submissions will be accepted through Sunday night, and the winner will be announced on the group's Facebook ... [Read More…]
Weekend Campaigns plan three trips
Weekend Campaigns have scheduled three trips to help students connect with their community. The trips include a trip to work with CitySquare, a multi-faceted, non-profit organization in Dallas on Oct. 25-27. Another trip is planned for Nov. 16-18 for a drive-in Thanksgiving dinner in Oklahoma City. The final Campaign of the semester is scheduled ... [Read More…]
Engineering Department undergoing introductory semester
One more degree option will be offered for incoming freshmen with the new development of a Bachelors of Science in Engineering in the Department of Engineering and Physics. The Department of Physics has evolved into the new Department of Engineering and Physics, and though this change will be a major shift within the department, most junior and ... [Read More…]
College Republicans tailgate at ENMU game
The ACU College Republicans braved a cold October night to host a tailgate party at Shotwell Stadium last Staurday. The tailgate is a biannual event held on both national and state election years to raise political awareness. Parker Gordon, vice president of the ACU College Republicans, said the group's goal is to get students involved and make ... [Read More…]