From nighttime cookie dough cravings to early morning curling iron sessions, nothing is safe from the wrathful screech of a dorm fire alarm. Providing more sleep deprivation than safety precaution, the fire alarm system may have lost its credibility throughout the residence halls. ACU values the on-campus community and requires students to ... [Read More…]
Host, hostesses prepare for annual production
As Sing Song weekend dances closer, clubs, classes and production teams work to perfect their acts. Sing Song is one of ACU’s most cherished traditions. Hosts and hostesses have been a part of the show since the early 60s and play a big role today. They are responsible for entertainment as the upstage is rotating. Courtney McGaha has been the ... [Read More…]
Ring by Spring: Love is in the air on campus
As May graduation approaches, many students celebrate as their classmates engage in ring-by-spring culture. Ring by spring is a colloquial expression that frequently visits conversation every spring semester. The expression originally referred to the pressure seniors feel to be engaged before graduation. Now, it is more of a lighthearted joke ... [Read More…]
Students benefit nonprofit by volunteering in Doggy Day Out program
Abilene's All Kind Initiative allows college students who cannot foster or adopt to make a difference through its Doggy Day Out program. The program is not limited to foster care and adoption; anyone can participate and give an animal a little fresh air. Cathy Spano works at the front desk at the Pet Adoption and Resource Center – where All-kind ... [Read More…]
A scooter epidemic floods campus
Students are investing in electric scooters to commute across campus; however, the uprising of scooter popularity is controversial as some say they are dangerous and others find them convenient. Thomas Risner, freshman digital entertainment major from Dallas, said the scooters are cost-ineffective and an overall inconvenience. “My complaints ... [Read More…]
Ordinary Days: Appreciating the beauty in the simplicity
With just four characters and 70 minutes of showtime, the student-directed musical Ordinary Days sought to convince the audience to rethink their appreciation of ordinary lives and experiences. “From a more emotional standpoint I think Ordinary Days stands out because it is about relationships,” said cast member Ashton Taylor in an email. “The ... [Read More…]
The ‘stomach bug:’ This year’s flu season brings out its toughest player
A stomach bug is crawling across campus, leaving faculty, staff and students sidelined with symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramping, putting them at risk for dehydration. Students on campus are catching viruses and bacterial infections left and right. Deana Perez, BSN, RN at the ACU Medical & Counseling Care Center, said “Even ... [Read More…]
Missing purr-sons: Feral felines disappear from campus
The absence of the campus cats Zell, Slushie and Coconut sparked concern about where they went. It would not be surprising if they were simply taken, said Ricci Gonzales the Feral Cat Initiative Secretary. The Feral Cat Initiative is a student-run organization at ACU that monitors the well-being of cats on campus. Gonzales, a senior HR ... [Read More…]