The ACU Debate team wrapped up the fall semester and is preparing for a busy spring. The program is in a rebuilding year, with roughly 60% of the team made up of freshmen and sophomores after 19 seniors and judges graduated over the past two years. Sheila Ritchie, director of debate, said having a younger team gives the program a chance to ... [Read More…]
Finance students compete in first internal case competition
The Dukes School of Finance had its first internal case competition to give students real-world experience and build a stronger case competition culture. The event will become an annual tradition and give students chances to compete in national competitions. Twenty-four students competed in six teams, with prizes awarded to the top four teams. ... [Read More…]
Burnout has become the new normal
Academic pressure and overloaded schedules are major factors leading to student burnout. Many students, including myself, have a lot going on outside of school. Each semester, I take a heavy course load, and it can be exhausting. I keep going because my goal is to graduate and have a good job that allows me to do what I have always dreamed ... [Read More…]
SGA prepares for annual Litmas celebration
The Student Government Association will host Litmas, its annual Christmas tree-lighting celebration, on Sunday at 7 p.m. in the Campus Mall. The event will include free food, along with free mugs and hot chocolate for students. Litmas will also feature a performance by The National Parks. SGA president Tamil Adele said the team wants Litmas to ... [Read More…]
Kojie Park prepares to open homecoming weekend
Campus will soon have one more thing to respect – a revised and expanded Kojie Park. Ko Jo Kai plans to hold the official dedication ceremony during Homecoming breakfast once construction is complete on Nov. 1. The park will offer members and alumni a dedicated gathering spot for events, club traditions and social time. The new addition ... [Read More…]
‘Shrek: The Musical’ stomps into Homecoming, bringing big laughs, bigger heart
The Department of Theatre will perform its Homecoming show, Shrek: The Musical, in the Boone Family Theatre, running from Oct. 30 through Nov. 2. The story follows Shrek, an ogre whose quiet life is disrupted when a group of fairy-tale creatures shows up in his swamp. To get his home back, he goes on a mission to rescue Princess Fiona, who has her ... [Read More…]
ASO, OIEB present first-ever Street Festival to celebrate Asian culture
The first-ever “Street Festival” will take place on Oct. 18 from 5-8 pm in the campus mall. The event is presented by the Asian Student Organization (ASO) and the Office of Intercultural Engagement and Belonging. The festival will feature food from several Asian cultures, and the Lion Dance team will perform. The first 100 students to arrive ... [Read More…]
Navigating a system not built for me
Many people get excited about being the first in their family to do something. For me, being a first-generation Latino college student is something I really take to heart. I grew up with an absent father due to his deportation when I was just five years old, which meant my mom and grandma raised me and my siblings. Being on a fixed income was also ... [Read More…]
Hispanos Unidos adopts new name: Hispanic Student Association
The student organization formerly known as Hispanos Unidos will now be called the Hispanic Student Association (HSA), a change aimed at clarity and inclusivity. Founded in 1991, Hispanos Unidos was created by students who wanted to provide representation and community for Hispanic students on campus. Over the years, the group has played a key ... [Read More…]
Permit in hand, but no place to park
Every semester at ACU, students expect to start their day in the classroom. For commuters, that is not always the case. Most mornings start with circling parking lots, hoping something opens up before class begins. Even with a permit, it does not feel like there are enough spaces where they are actually needed. On paper, ACU’s numbers look fine. ... [Read More…]