Men's 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…]
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…]
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