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…]
Largest Freshman Follies group form new connections, is preparing for performances
The freshman class is preparing to perform at Freshman Follies for the upcoming Family Weekend with the event's largest group of participants yet. Courtney McGaha, the director of student productions, said there are four more hall acts this year as compared to last year. “They’re all almost completely full, which is really awesome," McGaha ... [Read More…]
Meet the freshman class of 2029
Last week, the university welcomed its largest freshman class in nearly a decade. Here are the stories for some of the new faces seen on campus. Kylie Wilkins Elementary Education Temecula, California “I’ve been playing soccer for 13 years,” said Kylie Wilkins. She began the sport at just 5 years old and went on to become a ... [Read More…]
UP residents speak up about issues with housing contracts
University Park residents are calling attention to discrepancies between housing contracts and charges to their accounts. The residents said Residence Life is refunding only the few students who caught and protested the issue. The UP Efficiency Apartment housing is listed for $3,900 per semester. Brooke Benson, senior communication disorders ... [Read More…]
The boy who cried fire alarm: Students become apathetic to evacuation expectation
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…]