By Bailey Neal The Center for Contemporary Arts is encouraging ArtWalk visitors to "Think Pink" this month in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The "theme" for the Oct. 8 ArtWalk is actually ChalkWalk, an annual theme, but most vendors will be highlighting breast cancer awareness. The Center is doing its part as well, with art exhibits ... [Read More…]
Ghost tour to share eerie history
By Ben Warton Tour guides will teach history in a chilling way this Halloween in Buffalo Gap Historic Village. Ghost tours will incorporate ghost stories into a lesson on the history of the area. The tours, led by flashlight, will focus on the history of Buffalo Gap, with a little Texas history thrown in, said Erin Owens, administrative assistant ... [Read More…]
Popular alumni group returns to Abilene for show
By Joel Dallas My favorite way to judge a live performance is to observe the interaction between the performers and the crowd. The Hunters and Gatherers, a band of ACU alums based out of Austin, brought in a formidable crowd at Abilene's The Hideaway recently. They lived up to their reputation for putting on a rollicking show, charging the air in ... [Read More…]
Unstress day ends Wellness Week with games, live music
By Liz Spano and Brittany Brand Students will have the opportunity to soak their professors in a dunk tank, jump on inflatable rides or throw themselves against a Velcro wall during "Unstress Day" on Friday, which will wrap up the 2009 Wellness Week. Unstress Day was designed by the Counseling Center to provide fun and engaging activities for ... [Read More…]
Students audition for host positions
By David Soto As Sing Song approaches, the Office of Student Productions begins its search for student hosts and hostesses once again. Five to seven students are chosen from about 60 applicants each year, the majority of whom are women. "The judges' panel is comprised of people from the Sing Song professional staff, ACU's Music Department and ... [Read More…]
Recruiting Web site features student stories
By Casey Oliver The Office of Enrollment Management is opening a new avenue for recruiting high school seniors with its new Web site, Live Up. The innovative and interactive site was designed to work hand-in-hand with the prospective students' page on the ACU Web site. Corey Patterson, director of Enrollment Management, said the goal of the Live ... [Read More…]
SBC needs group leaders
By Jill Dougher The ACU Spring Break Committee is conducting interviews this week to select leaders for the 2010 Spring Break Campaigns. Every fall, students have the opportunity to apply for a Spring Break Campaign leader position. Students given this title are in charge of planning a trip and leading a group of students to a selected ... [Read More…]
Charity in health care falls to church
Dr. Cole Bennett I wish to respond to the claim that dutiful Christians should support the political left's call to fund a national health care plan through government channels. The president himself articulated such an appeal to faith-based organizations in a conference call with religious leaders last month, where he argued "the wealthiest ... [Read More…]
‘Aim and Ignite’ provides fun. tunes for Format fans
By David McMichael A fan of The Format? If you're a well-adjusted person who enjoys the good things in life - e.g., puppies, pancakes, bubble wrap - you should be. Take a second to look them up on YouTube if you don't already have some of their music. fun. is The Format's Nate Ruess' new musical odyssey - yes, the lowercase "f" and period are ... [Read More…]
Students get a license to jam
By Casey Oliver ACU musicians are gearing up for the annual ACU JamFest, organized by the Homecoming Steering Committee. The committee will hear bands and solo acts during open auditions in the Living Room of the Campus Center from 7-9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. JamFest has been an avenue in past years for students to showcase their music, get ... [Read More…]