Waterball returned to campus last year and is back again in full swing this year. However, because of injuries last year, the rules have recently changed. Kenli Edwards, head intramural director, clarified the change. "The only new rule is that you cannot hold your opponent or make aggressive contact if your opponent doesn't have the ball or is ... [Read More…]
Video: Natalie Hudson: Talent in the palm of her hand
An inspiring story of a girl with talent in the palm of her hand. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EfQ05wSxdo Video/editing by: Elizabeth Weiss ... [Read More…]
Pledging reaches long-awaited end
Pledging, and the noisy rituals that come with it, is over. Zeta Rho pledges were the first to be let in, last Thursday night. Lacey Medlock, sophomore physics major from Garland, is relieved to finally be in club. "I'm happy I don't have to do any more of the pledging stuff and that it's just over and done with now," Medlock said. "We're in and ... [Read More…]
Natalie Hudson: Talent in the palm of her hand
An inspiring story of a girl with talent in the palm of her hand. Video/editing by: Elizabeth Weiss ... [Read More…]
Gazelle Run for the Water to provide water in Burundi
The Gazelle Run for the Water, created by ACU alumnus Gilbert Tuhabonye, will use proceeds from the Sunday run in Austin to provide clean water for the people of the nation of Burundi. Proceeds from the run go to the Gazelle Foundation, which builds water wells overseas. Tuhabonye founded The Gazelle Foundation in 2006 and this is the 6th year ... [Read More…]
First Queen returning to ACU
The first Homecoming Queen, Addie Rheiner Felts, will be coming back to campus this weekend to relive her glory days. Samantha Adkins, senior alumni relations officer, has been in contact with Felts' daughter to schedule the visit. "We actually had a member of her family that notified us that she had been the first queen," Adkins said. "We ... [Read More…]
ACU Museum receives a face-lift
The ACU/WACU Museum was recently renovated with the goal of raising traffic for the museum which is located at the corner of EN 16th and Campus Court. The museum has been around since 1980 and is curated and staffed by the Women for ACU. The Women for ACU Board has re-landscaped the outside and placed vinyls on the windows showing the history of ... [Read More…]
ACU Police releases crime statistics report
The ACU Police Department sent out the 2011 Crime Statistics and Fire Safety Report last Thursday. The report is required by the U.S. Department of Education to be given to students and faculties at universities around the country to make them aware of the crimes that have happened on their campus. Police Chief Jimmy Ellison said the report is ... [Read More…]
Longtime Bible faculty member dies
A former Teacher of the Year and beloved professor of Bible died last week, eight years after retiring from ACU. Dr. Neil Lightfoot passed away Sept. 17, just short of his 83rd birthday. Neil R. Lightfoot was born on Sept. 22, 1929 to ÂVelma and ÂÂÂÂÂMinnie Lee Lightfoot in Waco. He earned his bachelor's degree in philosophy in 1952 and his ... [Read More…]
Pledging curfew to relieve students
Curfew times for pledging will be the same this year, although false information has been passed around during the rushing process to some students. Curfew is midnight on weekdays and 1 a.m. on the weekends for sophomores pledging. Mark Jackson, director of Student Organizations and Programs, clarified the rules for curfew during pledging. "The ... [Read More…]