By: Jeff Johnston As the school year begins, another successful week of Welcome Week intramurals comes to an end. The 2010 Welcome Week intramurals were arguably ACU's most successful ever, with a record number of students involved. "For flag football and basketball we sent over seven hundred emails out to the freshman," said intramural director ... [Read More…]
Sing for your supper
By Breanna Anderson The weekly singer/songwriter competition at Lytle Land and Cattle drew a large crowd to the patio Tuesday night, including several ACU students. Three students competed this week - Kris Heiderich, Lucas Wright and Kayla Pyper. Megan Marutzky, senior interior design major from Dallas, who did not perform, was a ... [Read More…]
Health care bill carries big debt
CHRISTOPHER SISK Sophomore accounting major from San Antonio in response to the recently passed health care bill The health care bill, HR-3200, passed March 21 is the single greatest attack on American liberties in the history of this country. Even more appalling is the lack of information that has been made available to the public. Throughout ... [Read More…]
Valentine’s Day mixer unites HSU, ACU social clubs
By Lizzy Spano ACU and Hardin-Simmons University students had the opportunity to make new friends - or find true love - at the Trojan and Tri Phi Stoplight Mixer at the First Baptist Church of Abilene on Feb. 12. The mixer was a combined effort of ACU's Trojans and the HSU women's club, Tri Phi, to create a Valentine's Day event in which club ... [Read More…]
Students organize farewell party for the Moneys
By Abby Anderson Students are planning a farewell party to show their appreciation for Dr. Royce Money as he nears the end of his career as president of Abilene Christian University. The student body is hosting the party for Money and his wife, Pam, this April to honor and celebrate his years of service and dedication. Students from every part ... [Read More…]
Guests travel to catch a sneak peek
By Scott Jennings The Sing Song dress rehearsal Thursday wasn't just for members of the ACU or Abilene communities. Children and adults from all over the state witnessed the show before the weekend audiences. Nonprofit organizations such as Treadaway Kids, Educational Talent Search, a local organization that helps kids from sixth through 12th ... [Read More…]
Victorious few donate winnings to charity
By Shea Rattan Students who have seen or participated in Sing Song can remember the tense silence that blankets Moody Coliseum at the end of the show Saturday night. The songs are sung, the arms are waved and the votes are cast; all that remains is the all-important announcement: Who won? In the past, the award for best overall performance in ... [Read More…]
Acoustic melodies plague university
I have noticed a problem on this campus that has gone largely unnoticed by those in charge. Considering it has been an issue for quite some time, it is unsettling no one has addressed it. For years, male college students have been playing the acoustic guitar in strategic areas, trying to attract the opposite sex. They put a bandana on their head, ... [Read More…]
ACUPD grateful for recognition
JIMMY ELLISON Chief of ACUPD Optimist staff: Thanks very much for the editorial on ACU ALERT. I'm not sure who all is responsible for selecting editorial topics, who has input, edits, etc., but today's editorial/opinion was factual, on point and very well-written. I appreciate the coverage and the positive light shone on ACU ALERT. Also, the ... [Read More…]
Publication accepting literary, visual, audio works
By Shea Rattan The Shinnery Review isn't just for writers and artists anymore. Beginning this year, musicians can get in on the act, too. Formerly known as the Pickwicker, the Shinnery Review is an annual student-produced magazine that showcases literary works, such as essays, short stories of fiction and nonfiction and other kinds of prose. In ... [Read More…]
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