The men’s and women’s cross country teams competed this past weekend in Lake Charles, Louisiana at the Southland Conference cross country championships at McNeese State. Junior Runner Carnley Graham repeated as a Second Team All-Southland Honoree after placing sixth at the Championships in the women’s 6K race. The Men’s team placed ninth at ... [Read More…]
Women’s cross country takes first at UIW
The Wildcat men and women’s cross country teams competed this past weekend at the UIW Invitational. Junior Carnley Graham from the women’s team and Freshman Levi Chambers from the men’s team led ACU individually during their respective races. Graham, who recently received her third Southland Conference runner of the week award, led the ... [Read More…]
Cross Country to continue season at Texas Tech
The Wildcat men and women’s cross country teams will head to Lubbock this weekend to compete in the Texas Tech Open. After both teams had respective showings at the Naimadu Classic, the Wildcats will look keep its momentum going into Lubbock. Senior Carnley Graham from the women’s team and Freshman Kevin Kipkosgei from the men’s team both ... [Read More…]
Kipkosgei, Graham win Naimadu Classic
The Wildcats men and women’s cross country team kicked off the season Saturday at the Naimadu Classic in Abilene. The Naimadu Classic consisted of the Alfred Rugema Men's 8K followed by the Casi Florida Women's 6K. ACU's competition included Texas Tech, Angelo State, UT Permian Basin, and Ranger College. Freshman runner Kevin Kipkosgei ... [Read More…]
FISU Games serve as larger platform for Wildcat Athletes
Four Wildcat athletes participated in the 2018 FISU America Games that took place in São Paulo, Brazil, from July 20-29, and a each earned medals. Senior thrower Kayla Melgar, outside hitter Katelyn Mueller, senior thrower Morgan Knight and sophomore cross country runner Soren Underwood all received invitations to the prestigious games. The FISU ... [Read More…]
Engineering students build greenhouse for local rehab center
Four engineering students built a greenhouse for the West Texas Rehab Center as part of a class project. The team worked to relocate the center’s tower garden which is part of the pediatric food program, said Eric Hamilton, the project leader and a junior from Harker Heights. The team had a budget of $1000, but they saved money so the project ... [Read More…]
The Cabinet brings zip line to campus
The Cabinet hosted a zip line event outside the Hunter Welcome Center Thursday with Xtreme Zipline. About 150 students participated in the free event. After signing a waiver, students could put on a harness, climb a set of stairs and ride to the ground on the mobile zipline. "We are not targeting just social clubs, freshmen, or just seniors," ... [Read More…]
SWRC, ACUPD host tactical training for women
A Tactical Training class for women will take place Nov. 8 in the Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SWRC) conference room 256. The class will be instructed by ACU Police Department officers Sheila Barton and Randy Motz. There is not any cost or additional fee to attend the course. The information participants will ... [Read More…]
Maker Lab hosts second annual Homecoming Open House
The Maker Lab is hosting an open house Friday from 5-8 p.m. with tool demonstrations and more. The first 50 guests will receive a free T-shirt and cupcakes will be available throughout the evening. Neil Santana, director of the Maker Lab, said the Maker Lab allows students, faculty and staff to give form to ideas. He said one of the goals of ... [Read More…]
Big Purple performs with Bear marching band
The Big Purple Marching Band and the Bear marching band from the University of Central Arkansas joined together for a halftime performance at last Saturday's football game. At home games the opposing team sometimes brings a smaller version of their marching band that plays in the stands as a pep band. Central Arkansas decided to bring their ... [Read More…]