For many students, going home for Thanksgiving and Christmas break is a God-given right. But for many students, staying in Abilene for break is an immediate reality. Some students don't have enough money to return home, others live too far away and others are tied down by prior commitments in Abilene. Chris Cornell, a senior religious studies ... [Read More…]
Condoleezza Rice to speak in Abilene
Dr. Condoleezza Rice, former secretary of state, will visit Abilene Tuesday to speak at An Evening with Condoleezza Rice conducted by Global Samaritan Resources. The event will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Abilene Civic Center Auditorium. Global Samaritan Resources, a hub and staging ground for non-profit efforts worldwide, organized the event ... [Read More…]
ACU disc golf qualifies for nationals
The ACU disc golf club team qualified for nationals at the Texas Collegiate Disc Golf Championship Oct. 26 in Dripping Springs. Led by team captain Ian Story, junior physical science major from White Oak, the club will make the trip to nationals for the second time in their two-year history. Nationals will occur April 15-18 at a course in North ... [Read More…]
Student’s vehicle stolen from men’s dorm lot
A student's truck was stolen from the Mabee Hall and Edwards Hall parking lot Oct. 8, one development in the rash of motor vehicle-related crimes during the past month. The Ford F-150 crew cab pickup was reported stolen on Oct. 9 by owner Justin Rasco, freshman criminal justice major from Frisco. Rasco discovered the vehicle was missing at 6:45 ... [Read More…]
New campus organization campaigns for gender equality
Allies for Feminism is a new student association this semester that intends to raise awareness about gender equality and the social stigmas surrounding feminism on campus. The student association plans to emphasize the race and gender-encompassing aspects of feminism. They will attempt to dispel the stigmas associated with feminism, and partner ... [Read More…]
Three JMC alums awarded at Gutenberg Celebration
The department of Journalism and Mass Communication conducted the 22nd annual Gutenberg Celebration Thursday in the Hunter Welcome Center. The awards are given to outstanding alumni of the JMC department. The Gutenberg award is named after Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press. "It seems so appropriate to name the award in ... [Read More…]
Kent Brantly to share story with students
Dr. Kent Brantly will share his story of surviving the Ebola virus Friday. Brantly and his wife, Amber, return to ACU for Homecoming and will speak at Chapel on and at the Chapel forum at 4 p.m in Moody Coliseum. "They will share their incredible story and the impact it has had on their lives," said Grant Rampy, director of public relations ... [Read More…]
Hong Kong protests escalate
ACU students from Hong Kong are watching events unfold in their home country as students lead pro-democracy protests. Hong Kong is in the throes of a revolution that expanded into an anticipated city-wide protest movement with an unprecedented turnout on Monday. The city-wide protest is a byproduct of the Occupy Central with Love and Peace ... [Read More…]
“Satch” Sanders retires after 43 years of intramural football
Forty-three years. That's how long Larry "Satch" Sanders has played intramural flag football. More importantly, it has been over four decades of deep friendship and camaraderie built through the thrills of victory and agonies of defeat. "Satch" Sanders may be on the verge of retirement, but his impact and legacy will endure in the hearts ... [Read More…]
Sing Song Host and Hostess Auditions
It may only be September, but auditions for Sing Song host and hostess begin in six days, and 32 students have already signed up. The sign-up sheet is filling up, and Tom Craig, director of student activities and productions, estimates 50 students will sign up for auditions. There will be two rounds of auditions, which will occur on Sept. 29 and ... [Read More…]