It's no secret that Americans are obsessed with watching, talking, and playing football. For those who aren't sure about strapping on the helmet and smashing into linebackers, flag football is the answer. Flag football, as well as all other ACU intramural sports, will now be run through imleagues.com, said ACU Intramural Director Kenli ... [Read More…]
Jerry World adds new dimension to ACU football
Upon approaching Cowboy Stadium on Saturday, it became obvious that this game would be unlike anything ACU faithful had ever experienced. The massive stadium is home to "America's team" and one of the most storied franchises in sports history. Yet for three hours, this hallowed ground became the setting for an Abilene Christian football game. The ... [Read More…]
Album Review: St. Vincent’s “Strange Mercy”
St. Vincent is full of contradictions. Take for example the mastermind behind the project: Annie Clark. A native of Dallas, Texas, Clark has collaborated with many artists including Bon Iver, and was part of Sufjan Stevens' touring band. First impressions of the female songwriter would lean towards "adorable," given her small stature and ... [Read More…]
Album Review: Neon Indian’s “Era Extraña”
Neon Indian's newest effort, Era Extraña, released Sept. 13th, makes yet another big splash in the burgeoning "chillwave" movement (also known as "glo-fi") that is dominating the indie-pop scene. Puns aside, it's a solid and fun album. Chillwave is a weird cross between '60s psychedelic (think late Beatles and fringe jackets) and '80s new wave ... [Read More…]
Nicknaming Rec Center to be a student exercise
Rec Center is too boring. SRWC sounds like second-rate football conference. And the official name of the Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center leaves one as winded as after working out at the facility itself. Former university president Royce Money said as much in Chapel Friday speaking to students before the building's ... [Read More…]
Schubert: Work to outlive your life
Editor's Note: Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, began the 106th academic year in Opening Chapel Monday. Below are excerpts of his address. Welcome to this great occasion as we open the 106th year of ACU. Today's message is for our students. We want you to know that while you were away this summer, a lot happened here. The Royce ... [Read More…]
Ten ways to replace football next season
The NFL currently is under lockout. The NFL Player's Association and the team owners have to come to terms on a labor agreement before next season can happen. The NFLPA's contends that the owners aren't projecting future revenue high enough, thus cutting the players their due. However, if the owners over-project income over the next four years, ... [Read More…]
‘Barton Hollow’ instills creativity
By David McMichael Walk to class, or play in any park or other place with grass and people when spring and summer are conducting their politest "you," "no you," "no you, I insist" routine, and you will - of course - see some young romantic, sitting and playing his guitar over his knobby knee. This is obnoxious, but it's also primal. Instinctual. ... [Read More…]
Wildcats show strong in second weekend of season
By: Brenna Jefferies The men's and women's tennis teams are both in for tough seasons with multiple Division I opponents on each schedule. Recent matches and their upcoming schedule can attest to that. This weekend the men's tennis team was defeated by Rice University, 1-6, but defeated Division I Prairie View A&M, 4-0. In the Rice match, ... [Read More…]
Undergraduate research deadline extended
BY SAMANTHA SUTHERLAND The deadline to submit an application for the third annual ACU Undergraduate Research Festival was extended to Feb. 10 because of inclement weather. The festival will take place in the Robert D. and Shirley Hunter Welcome Center on March 28. The purpose of the festival is to showcase the undergraduate research activity ... [Read More…]
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