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What Ma and Pa taught me

March 4, 2014 by Brittany Jackson

I've had a good life, I know that. And although the rebellious teenager in me begs to differ, my parents are central to that. I'm spoiled. It's been almost 23 years now and my parents are still together, still teaching me about this world. And just like other families, we've gone through it all. Name it and we've more than likely faced it. ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Opinion Tagged With: Column

Fugitive captured after evasion

February 20, 2014 by Brittany Jackson

A fugitive who police said evaded them for several days was finally taken into custody Thursday. Authorities said Kenneth William Shults ran from police starting early Sunday morning, nearing the north side of Abilene in the pursuit. According to the Abilene Reporter-News, Clyde and Eula ISD schools went on lockdown on Thursday after Shults was ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Abilene Crime

The faces behind the gifts: A look at the donors who will change ACU’s campus

February 20, 2014 by Brittany Jackson

Kay Onstead: Kay Onstead donated $10 million in honor of her late husband, Robert Onstead. Residing in Houston, she and Robert Onstead never attended the university, but have had three children and three grandchildren attend ACU. Robert Onstead majored in sciences, but took an alternate route and became the co-founder of Randalls Food ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Vision in Action

On the road, again

February 20, 2014 by Brittany Jackson

Everybody needs to hit the road. I don't mean that in a rude way, but more as a matter-of-fact. Being from California, one of the states that's too close to fly but still wretched by car, I've been on my fair share of road trips. Even before I got to ACU and my parents told me they could rarely fly me home, I drove around several states almost ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Opinion Tagged With: Column, Spiritual Life

Building initiative creates excitement

February 16, 2014 by Brittany Jackson

Students and faculty alike are looking forward to the renovations and construction announced in Friday's Chapel. President Schubert sent out an email on Thursday encouraging students to attend Chapel the following day, when he announced the university has received a $55 million gift from three donors. The donations will be invested in the $75 ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase Tagged With: Vision in Action

‘Moms’ encourage, support Sing Songs acts

February 16, 2014 by Brittany Jackson

While the stress of Sing Song may have many participants wishing for their mothers, a group of female students have decided to be the next best thing. Led by Callie Kerbo, the Care and Service Initiative has called these women to encourage weary students and producers. The Sing Song Moms, as they are affectionately known, have spent countless ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Sing Song

Donors’ gifts make ‘Vision’ possible

February 14, 2014 by Brittany Jackson

The university has received the largest gift in its 108-year history - a $55 million commitment from three families that will help fund the construction of a major science complex and two stadiums. The donation will lay the foundation for ACU's Vision in Action initiative, the newest approach to the university's 21st Century Vision developed in ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase Tagged With: 21st Century Vision, ACU, Athletics, Construction, Vision in Action

Ukrainian riots resonate with students

January 30, 2014 by Brittany Jackson

Students who were in Ukraine a few weeks before riots broke out are keeping up with the developments as violence escalates. Ukraine protests arose in late November. Riots in Kiev have since formed, with protestors fighting to become part of the European Union. According to CNN, demonstrations began as a peaceful method of opposing ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: World News

Just get up and get going

January 30, 2014 by Brittany Jackson

I never thought I'd get where I am from where I was. A year ago, I was a nervous freshman in a class filled with sophomores, learning how to write the basics of a news story. I didn't know if I'd be good at this reporting stuff, and the mere thought of interviewing people all over campus was enough stress to induce a chronic eye twitch. Just ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns, Opinion Tagged With: Column

Student organizes club for at-risk children

January 28, 2014 by Brittany Jackson

Children from low-income families in an apartment complex off Ambler Ave are now able to receive the care and attention most other kids get on a daily basis. Caroline Thompson, sophomore accounting major from Cypress, organized an after-school program for the elementary and junior high students of North Abilene Apartments last semester. "I ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Community Service, Students

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