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…]
Theatre department plans production packed with mystery
The Department of Theatre will host the spy thriller Pack of Lies as its winter production. The production by Hugh Whitemore is based on a true story and will be directed by Adam Hester, professor of theatre. Mirroring the show, The Americans, Pack of Lies is “a little bit different. It focuses on the neighbors who are a British couple in 1960,” ... [Read More…]
Some things are more important than Sing Song
With Sing Song coming up in three weeks, the hype for the show continues to grow among many students and staff. However, there are many students who are growing in stress every time they attend a rehearsal over doing homework that night. Many students, especially those gifted in the creative arts, take great joy in singing parodies of their ... [Read More…]
TEDxACU looking for unique speakers and performers
TEDxACU student speaker and performer auditions and steering committee applications are open until 11:59 p.m. on Friday. According to www.tedxacu.org/studentauditions, students auditioning need to submit a video no more than five minutes of an “idea worth sharing” that convinces the selection that the student would be a great speaker. Students ... [Read More…]
Festival to allow students to present undergraduate research
Students must submit their abstracts for the Undergraduate Research Festival by 5 p.m. on Jan. 24. After the submissions are reviewed, students will be notified of their acceptance into the festival on Feb. 7. Students are expected to have a majority of the research for their topics completed so they can focus on registration and preparation ... [Read More…]
The presidential office is not God
As we come up on the election season’s heels, many people are scrambling to find a candidate to support before someone else drops out of the race. So far, there are 12 Democratic candidates and four Republican candidates left. Democratic party front runners include Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Andrew Yang, Tulsi Gabbard and Michael ... [Read More…]
1GEN program to kick off next Tuesday
The new 1GEN Student Success Program will kickoff with a meet and greet from 4 to 6 p.m. on Jan. 21 in the Student Life Classroom. Students who have signed on with the program have been connected with a mentor and will meet with them for the first time if they have not already done so. However, Mary Beth Strader, associate director of advising ... [Read More…]
Why impeachment should be more commonplace
Once again, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, is under hot water facing possible articles of impeachment from the Senate. In a press release on Thursday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said they’re going to move forward with the articles of impeachment against the President. Even though there have been multiple incidents that both ... [Read More…]
Six named Sing Song hosts, hostesses
Four women and two men have been named hosts and hostesses for Sing Song next spring. The hosts and hostesses are Caleb Crisp, Weston Weast, Lauren McDonald, Kasey Birchfield, Alex Marie and Tat Cordts. As the semester ends and Sing Song gets closer, the hosts and hostesses will now go through song selection and additional vocal lessons to ... [Read More…]
Christian convictions should overrule societal expectations
Chick-fil-A announced that it will stop funding two charities that have had a "history" of anti-LGBTQ+ values on Monday. According to NBC, two charities they have eliminated funding to are the Salvation Army and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. CEO of Chick-fil-A Dan Cathy has been ridiculed for comments opposing gay marriage as well as ... [Read More…]
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