By Erin Mangold, Student Reporter Students may have seen wild cats roaming the campus, not Willie the Wildcat, but actual stray cats. Some have spotted these cats running across the university's lawns or searching the trash bins for food; others have endured their biting or scratching when getting to close to the toms and felines. Physical ... [Read More…]
Campus Activities Board kicks off Beach Bash
By Erin Mangold, Student Reporter The Campus Activities Board is kicking off the beginning of summer with a free event where students can take breaks from final projects and papers. The Beach Bash, an event that includes games, food and live music, is Friday from 4-7:30 p.m. in the Mall area in front of Moody Coliseum. At the event, students can ... [Read More…]
Tournament to benefit charity
By Erin Mangold, Student Reporter A 3-on-3 basketball tournament will take place in Bennett Gymnasium to benefit Habitat for Humanity on April 4. Dr. David Dillman, professor of political science, was on the local Habitat for Humanity Board in the past. ACU organizations always have tried to find some way to contribute to the cause, he said. ... [Read More…]
SBC provides outlet for new experiences
By Erin Mangold, Student Reporter Spring Break Campaigns are preparing to head to 20 national and four international destinations this week. The campaigns traveling out of the country will go to Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala and Regina, Canada. Meredith Platt, sophomore Bible major from Midland and secretary of the SBC Committee, said Chicago, ... [Read More…]
FilmFest directors find talent
By Erin Mangold, Student Reporter FilmFest, an annual film competition among students at ACU, will be March 20 at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Abilene at 7 p.m. During the event, only the six films that are up for Best Picture will be shown. The chairs of Filmfest are Christina Johnson, sophomore English major from Dallas, and Jonathan ... [Read More…]
Professors speak on race at public library
By Erin Mangold, Student Reporter A racially diverse group of people, who call themselves United by Faith, gathered at the Abilene Public Library at the Mockingbird branch Thursday to discuss the latest book they are reading, Race Matters by Cornell West. Dr. Jeanene Reese, associate professor of Bible, missions and ministry, and Brandon Jones, ... [Read More…]