Caroline Thompson, freshman accounting and management major from Houston, started her very own business here in Abilene utilizing what she grew up around: gymnastics. Thompson Tumblers is a noncompetitive gymnastics program that teaches developmentally appropriate gymnastics and gross motor skills to children ages three to six years ... [Read More…]
Rodeo to round up for 58th show
The Alpha Epsilon Sigma club for agricultural and environmental science majors will conduct its annual fundraiser. The 58th Annual ACU Rodeo: They Call The Thing Rodeo, will be this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the horse barn at the Taylor County Expo Center. The horse barn is located directly across from Shotwell Stadium. The money raised at this ... [Read More…]
Senior drops 100 with SRWC’s help
In 47 weeks, Prentis McCarty, senior criminal justice major from Houston, reached a life changing weight loss goal of 100 pounds through the Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center. McCarty's challenge began when a friend asked him to run a half marathon. Initially he hesitated, but through encouragement of friends McCarty ... [Read More…]
New media agency compements department
The new media agency, 99 West Media, is a new and active part of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication. The JMC department values the hands on opportunities for students. The Morris and Mitchell agency allows for Ad/PR majors to gain some hands on experience, just as the Optimist is a way for journalism majors to gain experience. ... [Read More…]
Students ready to run
The 30th annual Kirk Goodwin Run will take place April 27. All proceeds will benefit the ACU students involved in the fatal car accident on Jan. 25. This will be the 30th race marking three decades of contributions to the Abilene community. The Kirk Goodwin Run is an annual charity run that was founded in 1984. Kirk Goodwin, former student at ... [Read More…]
Dean of students to leave ACU, Student Life planning reception
Dr. Jean-Noel Thompson, vice president of Student Life and dean of students, announced last month that he will leave the university in March. The Office of Student Life plans a reception for all ACU faculty, students and staff to join in saying goodbye at his farewell reception. The reception will take place on March 5 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the ... [Read More…]
SPCA celebrating 15 years of service with dinner and dance
It's time to round up all the little doggies for the annual Fur Ball and help Rescue the Animals SPCA celebrate 15 years of saving animals in 20 West Texas counties. The Fur Ball is Abilene's only dinner and dance for people and their dogs. The ball is Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Abilene Civic Center.  This year the Fur Ball is honoring Tom and ... [Read More…]
Dance teams preparing for shows
As Sing Song is fast approaching, everyone is dancing around campus getting organized, losing sleep and trying to focus on preparing for the performances. For the first time in several years, ACU is bringing back the Sing Song Dance Team. The team consists of students with all different types of dancing styles. This year the dance team will ... [Read More…]