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…]
Ethnos opens auditions to community
Ethnos is hosting open auditions to students and members of the Abilene community. The event is two days, featuring acts from student groups and on-campus organizations, showcasing the cultures of various places through song, dance, martial arts demonstration or skit. ACU organizations participating include Swing Cats, Shades, Omega Dance ... [Read More…]
Student contributes to medical article
An ACU student is now a published author in the Radiotherapy and Oncology Journal. Sam Mulder, senior medical physics and pre-med major from Spring, contributed a published article regarding research on cancer treatment and radiotherapy from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Mulder joined principal investigator and ACU ... [Read More…]
Beltway 4k for the cure to donut cravings
Beltway Church has partnered with Mustang Donuts for a 4k Donut Dash in support of local foster agency, New Horizons. The Donut Dash is a 4k organized by ACU alumna Kelsey Holson, in partnership with Mustang Donuts and Beltway Church, in support for Abilene-local foster agency, New Horizons. Participants will run halfway and stop for ... [Read More…]