Sing Song 2019, likely the largest annual on-campus event, will be led by a talented group of hosts and hostesses, including sophomores for the first time. These six performers get to belt their pipes throughout the show before and after the acts. While they do not get the chance to take home bragging rights, they do have the opportunity to make ... [Read More…]
Sing Song Sees New Creativity from Nick Tatum
Sing Song, the yearly event that takes the campus by storm, is under new management with the head of Student Productions, Nick Tatum as director. From 2012 to 2017, Tatum served as assistant to former director Tom Craig, getting to learn the managing of the event but not have an extensive amount of oversight. With this being his first year as ... [Read More…]
Professor, Dr. Pepper ambassador brings brand to campus
Texas is a state with many staples connected to it: HEB, Buc-ee’s, Dell and Whataburger, to name a few. However, according to the Texas Standard website, Dr. Pepper takes the cake ranks as the second most iconic Texas brand. Kelly Mann, instructor of interior design, is an on-campus ambassador for the brand, often representing it with her ... [Read More…]
Dietitian focuses on healthy improvements in the Bean
The Bean has been subject to mixed reviews from students across campus. From nutrition to quality and variety of food, students on meal plans find things to praise as well as condemn. Lindsay Arthur, dietitian specialist for Chartwells, is working to maintain all-around positive feedback for the campus cafeteria. Originally from Plano, Arthur ... [Read More…]
The ‘Who’s who?’ of TEDxACU 2019
Four headlining speakers for the TedxACU conference were confirmed: Justin Goldston, Ryan Pemberton, Clint Schumacher and Brad Gautney. TEDxACU has had a four-year history of highlighting topics that deal with business and the economy, scientific discoveries, the impact of art and how as a community, people can better live their lives. With those ... [Read More…]
Cooke remembered by passion and drive to teach
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City philharmonic decks Abilene’s concert hall
The Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra will perform a collection of Christmas classics, both revamped and original, with the Hardin Simmons University Choir on Saturday. An organization established in 1950, the philharmonic has been putting on professional-grade shows since then, “presenting the highest quality artistry, inspiring repertoire, and ... [Read More…]
International students showcase campus diversity
The African Students Association (ASA) and the International Students Association (ISA) presented an opportunity for students to experience other cultures at their International Showcase on Nov. 17. According to the ACU website, there are 51 states and territories and 41 nations represented among the 4,544 students. At the beginning of each ... [Read More…]
Abilene Resident handles snakes to raise awareness
Abilene resident, Maxwell Hicks, is a snake handler for Big Country Snake Removal and owner of Max’s Morphs. The 24-year-old, bearded vagabond makes his living breeding and safely evacuating reptiles and other animals from private properties across Abilene and the rest of the Big Country. Primarily in ball pythons, he specializes in creating ... [Read More…]
4th Hudson Wade 5K to take place in December
The fourth annual Hudson Wade 5K will take place on Dec. 8 at 9:30 a.m. The Hudson Wade 5k (HW5K) raises money and awareness for pediatric cancer awareness, in memory of Hudson Wade who was diagnosed with Leukemia at age 11, and died two years later. In 2014, the ACU Student Athlete Advisory Committee, led by Kyle Karnei, founded the Hudson ... [Read More…]