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…]