Around these parts, the cuisine cup overfloweth. The people of Abilene flock to the rib joints as rare in nature as church steeples. But Middle East Restaurant offers nothing of the sorts and owner Sabbah Hammoodi cannot seem to find the time to convert the multitudes. Unrefined A scheduled meeting ends before it begins when a table of twelve ... [Read More…]
Coffee shop to close its doors
Hold on to your mugs. Students will have one fewer on-campus source for coffee and scones as early as the beginning of next semester. Anthony Williams, chief business services officer, said official plans have not been announced, but in fact, The Den coffee shop will close soon. "Traffic counts have dropped significantly over the last few ... [Read More…]
Holiday spirit Slams, Jingles campus
Charity, presents, an NBA acrobat group and President Schubert were all part of ACU's second annual Christmas Slam Tuesday night, giving students a time to mingle  before finals week. It came two nights after "Mingle and Jingle" put campus in full Christmas spirit with Santa Claus, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and an acoustic Aaron Watson ... [Read More…]
Images of Aging contest underway
The third annual student photo contest, Images of Aging, where wrinkles and bifocals is officially underway. Through February, students may submit their own photos to Images of Aging contest blog under three categories: Black and White, Color and Mobile photos. The event is sponsored by the Pruett Gerontology Center, the Art and Design Department ... [Read More…]
Class and club acts encourage applications
Sing Song auditions will begin this week, and class and club acts are calling all hopefuls to bring their best Sing Song faces to the stage. ACU's 57th Sing Song production is well underway with class and social clubs acts mostly auditioning using a virtual first-come, first-serve sign-up. The women's social club Ko Jo Kai's act will be led by ... [Read More…]
Voter proud to talk about election
The unspoken rule of voting polls is not to discuss which way you voted.  Or at least this was the unspoken decree at Hillcrest Church of Christ on Election Day. Suspense was tangible in the air as voters of all ages passed through the church's Multi-Purpose Room. After several voters declined to comment, Shayli Reed broke the ice. Reed, a ... [Read More…]
Virtuous Sisterhood to volunteer in Abilene schools
Partnering with Communities in Schools, student group Virtuous Sisterhood is planning to attend Saturday school at Abilene high schools. "We are looking to serve the Abilene community by mentoring youth," said Virtuous Sisterhood President Jamilah Spears. "In the past, Virtuous Sisterhood has seen the effects of being able to mentor young girls ... [Read More…]
Decision not final on demise of The Den
After serving six years as the java wellspring for weary students, The Den coffee shop in Barret Hall is rumored to be closing its doors. But Anthony Williams, chief business services officer, said The Den will stay - for now. "No concrete decisions have been made," he said. "We are constantly discussing our dining program and trying to evaluate ... [Read More…]
McCarty crowned first King of Campus Court
Prentis McCarty is the first ACU King of Campus Court. The dukes dueled during a live debate Tuesday night, in hopes of winning student votes as ACU's first "King of Campus Court." Providing a needed break from the heated political debates, Hart Auditorium was the site of comical questions for the finalists of the King title. McCarty, Clint ... [Read More…]
Reunion dinners provide opportunity for alumni to reconnect
Throughout Homecoming weekend, a flood of alumni will return to campus. Class reunion dinners allow returning graduates to reminisce and dine with old classmates around Abilene and  ACU's campus. On Saturday, ACU will welcome back its graduating classes ending in two and seven, such as the class of 2002 or 1967, with dinners and a special evening ... [Read More…]
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