Tryouts for Pom Squad will be held on April 27. The ACU Pom Squad is a D1 dance team that was founded in 2019. The squad performs a routine on the sidelines during football season, the court and sidelines during basketball season and a field routine and dugout routine during baseball season. These routines include dance styles such as pom ... [Read More…]
Students prepare for upcoming Sing Song performances
Since 1957, Sing Song has been a tradition where students participate in an a cappella competition hosted by the school and this year it is happening on April 5 and 6. This year, Sing Song has one show on April 5 and two on April 6. The price of tickets depends on which show is attended and what seat is chosen, but tickets range from ... [Read More…]
Sanctify prepares to take stage at Boone Family Theatre
On March 22 and March 23, Sanctify will present the “Sanctify Showcase” at 7 p.m. in the Boone Family Theatre. Since the fall semester of 2010, Sanctify has been a hip-hop dance group on campus. Their mission is to change the perception people hold with hip-hop and show how their love for Jesus Christ can be shown through a passion for dance. ... [Read More…]
Region 14 event to focus on autism
Region 14 Education Services Center will host the 20th Annual Autism Extravaganza on Feb. 28 at Hunter Welcome Center from 8:30-4 pm. This is a free event open to anyone who is interested in learning more about autism, the support that is available in the community and encouraging a more accepting world for neurodivergent people. A resource ... [Read More…]
Sing Song dance teams prepare for opening night
With roughly six weeks until Sing Song opening night, preparations for the dance team, which perform alongside hosts and hostesses, are happening. Courtney McGaha, director of student productions, was a judge along with the Pop Squad coaches and choreographers —Amber Ramzanali and Peyton Bourland. Judging was based on the ability to quickly ... [Read More…]
University Park application process underway
University Park (UP) hosted an open house night on Feb. 7 and 8 from 8-10 p.m. and a potential roommate meet and greet at the same time. The tour allowed the students to see the available room sizes, clubhouse and laundry room. Lindsey Griffis, the director of UP, is working with ResLife to get everything ready for their lottery ... [Read More…]
Spring Rushing resumes this week
The spring ‘24 rushing process is in full swing with invitational rushing taking place. There are several dates to look out for during the next few weeks of the rushing process. The fourth round of invitational rushes will start on Jan. 26. Bid distribution night is on Feb. 2 with men at 5:30 p.m. and women at 6 p.m. Bid day is on Feb. 3 from ... [Read More…]
3rd biannual Venture Out market showcases student businesses
At the beginning of the school year, students taking the class Intro to Entrepreneurship (ENTR 120), were tasked with developing a business plan and executing it. ACU funds this project, and the profits collected are donated to the Philanthropy class to distribute to local nonprofits. The 3rd biannual Venture Out market took place Nov 20. Mindy ... [Read More…]
New Intramural scoreboard is underway
Students will soon see the intramural field getting an upgrade with a new scoreboard after the newest Student Government Association legislation. The idea was initially proposed during a brainstorming session by the Director of Student Engagement and Recruitment for SGA, Meeyah Davis, a senior biochemistry major from Dew. Ally Sloan, ... [Read More…]
Office of Student Life makes changes to upcoming rushing season
Right on track, Greek Life is rushing full ahead into the rushing season. Students are preparing for round one of open rush on Nov. 6-10 and round two from Nov. 13-17. Invitational Rush round three will be on Jan. 17-19, round 4 will be on Jan. 26, 29 and 30. No two Fraternities and no two sororities will have rushes at the exact same date or ... [Read More…]