A task force established by the university's administration is in the process of reevaluating university policies dealing with sexual conduct under a framework provided by the Board of Trustees earlier this semester. Once finished, members of the task force will advise the Senior Leadership Team on whether to change the policy or leave it as ... [Read More…]
To my future employers: pick me, pick me
As I look back on my time here at ACU and working on the Optimist, I can't help but get sentimental. Sure, that might be the pre-finals sleep deprivation getting to me, but I am so blessed with all the life skills I've acquired through my time as editor. I can't wait to share my talents with my future employers and with the world, but I'll give you ... [Read More…]
Schubert retains support of board during continued divorce process
Almost two years after a divorce filing and reconciliation in early 2015, Dr. Phil Schubert has told faculty and staff he and wife Jamie are finalizing plans for divorce. After Schubert addressed a faculty and staff meeting on Tuesday, Dr. Barry Packer, chair of the Board of Trustees, sent an email to members of the ACU community ... [Read More…]
Christian Service Center seeks to rebuild after fire destroys facility
"Clothing, computers, furniture, toys- we had a huge toy room- they're gone." Jim Clark was in a meeting at Highland Church of Christ Saturday evening when his cellphone began ringing. He answered to a volunteer at the Christian Service Center saying the building was on fire. Clark, executive director for the Christian Service Center for the ... [Read More…]
Study Abroad updates programs in Montevideo, Leipzig
The university administration is considering updates to the study abroad programs in Leipzig, Germany and Montevideo, Uruguay. During the February board meeting, a motion was made and approved to delegate to the Finance Committee the authority to approve the purchase and renovation of a property at a total cost not to exceed $4.7 million in ... [Read More…]
IRC collects donations for fair
The International Rescue Committee's Abilene office is accepting donations for a donation fair March 11. The IRC, a nongovernmental organization focused on global humanitarian aid, relief and development, is looking for gently used household items to help refugees better establish their new lives here. Katie Tan, volunteer coordinator, said ... [Read More…]
GATA gives back to alumna with Sing Song victory
Saturday night was full of emotion for many participants of Sing Song, but perhaps none more than for the members of GATA. The women's social club won first place overall in Sing Song for the first time since 1986, when they shared the trophy with the women of Ko Jo Kai. With a chance to break a 34-year losing streak, the women worked hard for ... [Read More…]
GATA, Galaxy and sophomores take home the trophy
For the first time since 1986, the women of GATA brought home the Sing Song trophy. The men of Galaxy came back for a win since their last one in 2008, and the sophomore class chalked up its thirteenth win in Sing Song history. GATA director Macie Liptoi said breaking the 34-year losing streak left her wanting to cry, celebrate and scream all at ... [Read More…]
Why college journalism is the toughest thing I’ve done
I know you probably read the headline and rolled your eyes as you're swimming in algorithms and DNA sequences, but hear me out. In the past three and a half years, I've learned that no other major could leave me as badly bruised as journalism has. Here's why: We aren't given the luxury of keeping our work in our manila folders at home. The ... [Read More…]
Campus Court bids farewell to 40-year florist
After 40 years of candy baskets, floral arrangements, weddings and mums, Bitsy's Flowers is finally moving off Campus Court. Bitsy Gregory, the owner, closed the doors in May of 2013, but didn't sell the property until last Friday. It may have been two years coming, but Bitsy finally handed over her keys and left for good. She did not release ... [Read More…]
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