Assistant Professor in Management, Dr. Dennis Marquardt, produced a music video titled "We're Going Online!" and posted it to YouTube on March 12. The video features Marquardt rapping along to an unlisted track with lyrics that can be summarized by the line, "Yeah, Corona's bringing some heat, but we're not gonna retreat 'cuz your learning's ... [Read More…]
Do not be scared of COVID-19
Since the beginning of city and statewide shutdowns across the United States, one topic has dominated the news market. Known also as the coronavirus, Wuhan virus and, coined by Trump as the "Chinese virus," COVID-19 has dominated the minds of Americans and others around the world. The United States has surpassed China and Italy in confirmed ... [Read More…]
Postponed Commencement fuels seniors’ sadness, understanding
To Kelsay Heath, the delay of ACU's graduation for three months has been tough to accept. "I understand why it has to be postponed, but it still stinks that we have to wait even longer than the four years we've worked for it," said Heath, senior communication major from Fruita, Colorado. The university on Friday unveiled plans to continue ... [Read More…]
Faculty and staff transition online under COVID-19 precautions
ACU announced spring break would be extended an additional week and courses on-campus would move online from March 23 to April 9. "Faculty will use March 16- 20 to prepare for online course delivery and will receive more detailed information today from the Provost’s Office," the email said. "Staff should consult with supervisors about their work ... [Read More…]
‘Largest Bible’ moved to the Museum of the Bible
The Waynai Bible, a thousand-pound, KJV Bible crafted by Louis Waynai of Los Angeles, California, has been moved from Brown Library to the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.. “The agreement with the Museum of the Bible came about when they requested to borrow the Bible for an exhibit,” said Mac Ice, director of special collections and ... [Read More…]
You shouldn’t be scared to vote for third-party candidates
As we move past Super Tuesday, one question lays voters’ minds: who should I vote for? More accurately, a better question might be, “What candidate should I vote for OTHER than Donald Trump?” As expected, President Trump won every state that participated in Super Tuesday as the republican candidate. Meanwhile, as updates continue, Joe Biden ... [Read More…]
Frats use magic to end 38-year drought
Mens social club, Frater Sodalis, won its first Sing Song since 1982 on Saturday. This marks their seventh overall win in the men’s division of Sing Song. Past wins include 1964, ‘69, ‘72, ‘74, ‘77 and ‘82. Aside from placing third under Pi Kappa and Galaxy in the vocals category, the men of Frater Sodalis placed first in set/props, costumes, ... [Read More…]
Staff, faculty take the LEAP to promote higher education for student success
The LEAP Texas program “is a collaborative of higher education institutions with the capacity to reach more than 600,000 students,” the LEAP Texas website said. The program prides itself on not being controlled by a particular institution or party, but rather it is a partnership of institutions “with common issues and shared purpose.” “The ... [Read More…]
Saturday show schedule to feature annual block party
Sing Song 2020 will take place from 8-10:30 p.m. on Friday and from 2-4:30 p.m. and 8-10:30 p.m. on Saturday. The hosts and hostesses include: Caleb Crisp, sophomore graphic design major from Abilene Kasey Birchfield, senior theatre major from Lubbock Tat Cordts, senior biology major from Rockwall Alex Kitten, junior middle ... [Read More…]
Young and Successful: Emerald Cassidy’s recognition in Abilene’s “Top 20 Under 40”
Emerald Cassidy, director of public relations, was recognized as one of Abilene’s “Top 20 Under 40.” Partnering with Abilene Reporter News, Abilene Young Professionals, a sub-group to the Abilene Chamber of Commerce, recognize 20 citizens of Abilene by “Honoring local business leaders under the age of 40 who are excelling in their career field,” ... [Read More…]
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