After Chapel comes to an end, you and hundreds of students flock to the Bean for lunch. Being so hungry after a long morning of classes, your eyes tend to be eager, building up an appetite your stomach can’t keep up with. Whether everything looks so good, making you feel like you just can’t choose, or nothing looks that amazing, so it’s better ... [Read More…]
Monarch butterflies rest in Abilene, prepare to go where they’ve never been
Monarch butterflies typically live a short two- to five-week lifespan — unless, that is, they’re flying to Mexico or California; then the 2,000-mile journey fuels their tiny bodies to sail the blue skies up to nine months longer. The North American monarch butterflies that float and flutter through Abilene in late September and early October are ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Monarch butterflies visit Abilene before their cross-continental journey to Mexico
After spending a warm spring and summer in the northern states and southern Canada, monarch butterflies venture south to California and Mexico for their overwintering period. The monarchs that flutter through Abilene are part of the group headed to Mexico. While waiting for the cool air to arrive, the butterflies will linger in West Texas, resting ... [Read More…]
Honoring Dr. Orneita Burton’s life, legacy
Dr. Orneita Burton, professor of management sciences, passed away last Sunday, leaving behind a legacy of intentional service and leadership in education that inspired those around her. Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, sent out an email the day after, informing staff, faculty and students of her passing. All flags on campus ... [Read More…]
Phil is finally found: Dr. Schubert joins the gram
Dr. Phil Schubert has “finally given in” and joined the Instagram community, creating his first account ever in August. Schubert, president of ACU, concluded his debut caption with a shout-out to his very own fan page, @finding_phil_. “I think it's because I'm just kind of getting old, and people wore me down,” Schubert said. “They’ve been ... [Read More…]
Yes, your words do matter
There is a false societal narrative that hinders neurodivergent people from receiving the help they need. The narrative has created a divide, pushing those who struggle deeper into disconnection. Division and hindrance are solely manufactured by words. When someone is angry, it’s easy to throw a label on them, call them bipolar, because our ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Community gathers to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Entra a la Plaza
The Hispanic Student Association and the Office of Intercultural Engagement and Belonging organized Entra a La Plaza: Havana Nights as part of the annual events for Hispanic Heritage Month on Oct. 3. Students and community gathered to celebrate Hispanic culture as the event featured Ballet Folklorico, DJ Dom, food trucks and stands, a petting zoo ... [Read More…]
Instrumental chapel hate: It’s unjustified
Every other Friday, at 11 a.m., students in Moody Coliseum join together to sing a cappella worship. Students’ voices fill the arena while they clap to the beat of the songs. “Days of Elijah,” “This Little Light of Mine” and “Highways and Byways” are frequent flyers on the a cappella setlist. Moody Chapel frequently receives criticism for the ... [Read More…]
Beware the stripe: Tracking the campus skunk population
ACU fosters a welcoming community for faculty, staff and students – so welcoming that the community extends beyond just the human species. Wild cats, literally, have claimed their place on campus, and these furry friends are well-known and well-cared for. The Feral Cat Initiative is a student-run organization that monitors these ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Community gathers for candelight vigil to honor Charlie Kirk
Students, faculty and local Abilene residents gathered on Wednesday to honor the life of political activist Charlie Kirk with a candlelight vigil in Beauchamp Amphitheater. The night included worship, prayer and guest speaker Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university. ... [Read More…]