We are in Wiltshire, England and the scene is set in the Grand Hall of the Fustian house, a dull historical preservation home where an older woman with a bright red scarf and regal air is explaining the history of a dusty, winding staircase to a yawning tour group. Fast-forward a bit, and the once-unremarkable set of fifteen stairs becomes the ... [Read More…]
Foreign and familiar deserve appreciation
After a summer of constant travel and living out of a suitcase, I was ready to return to Abilene and adjust to life in my new college home. When I arrived at Villa-Villa Koolah, (I'll love you if you know where we got that name) candles lit the living room, and my excited housemates greeted me with eager hugs. The first week in Villa-Villa is ... [Read More…]
Residence Life loosens restrictions for underclassmen
Changes by the Office of Residence Life to residence and housing regulations affect both freshmen and sophomores living on campus this semester. These changes include new visitation and curfew regulations for freshmen; resident director and assistant director responsibilities and qualifications; and a new spiritual focus, said Amanda Buchanan, ... [Read More…]
International students face more difficult adjustments
By Liz Spano, Arts Editor Josephine Wong decided to attend ACU simply because her sister did. However, before she could attend, she had to speak with an agent; fill out the application form; apply for a visa; go through the process of an interview; complete questions about her parents' financial stability; and finally, arrange a flight to the ... [Read More…]
Climbing the ‘Step’ Ladder: SHADES squad presents ‘Office’ performance
By Liz Spano, Student Reporter The SHADES step squad performed its last show of the year this weekend with its spring show, The Office, which members and students agreed was a success. The performance, which was Friday and Saturday nights in Cullen Auditorium, was a mixture of stepping routines and skits that combined the talent, creativity and ... [Read More…]
Students showcase art, music
By Liz Spano, Student Reporter Students can showcase, buy and sell artwork at the sixth biannual Arts and Crafts Fair on Friday in the Bean Sprout from 7-10 p.m. The craft fair, titled Rock, Paper, Scissors, is a free event for students and community members to listen to live music, eat free home-baked goodies and purchase artwork, including ... [Read More…]
First undergrad festival highlights research
By Liz Spano, Student Reporter The first Undergraduate Research Festival will provide undergraduate students with the opportunity to present research projects and be recognized and awarded for outstanding research achievements in their college career, on April 13-15. The festival will be part of ACU's annual Honors Week and will allow students ... [Read More…]
Search for new Wildcat Willie begins
By Liz Spano, Student Reporter Behind a mysterious mask of fur, whiskers and a perpetually smiling face, Willie the Wildcat is known everywhere around campus and is a student just like you. Tryouts for Willie the Wildcat, ACU's feline mascot, will take place soon. The role of mascot involves making appearances and energizing and interacting with ... [Read More…]
Career Expo to offer networking
By Liz Spano, Student Reporter A Career Expo will be Wednesday in the McCaleb Conference Room in the Bob and Shirley Hunter Welcome Center. Besides providing one Chapel credit, it will give students an opportunity to network with possible future career choices. The career fair, which is organized by the College of Business Administration and the ... [Read More…]
W Club plans tea to raise scholarship funds
By Liz Spano, Student Reporter The W Club, a women's academic honor organization on campus, will sponsor the "Silver Tea" on Saturday to raise money for its scholarship program. The W Club, which Daisy Sewell started in 1920, is a club for women on campus who are sophomores, juniors or seniors and have a standing 3.5 GPA. The club is active on ... [Read More…]