By Denton Josey, Page Editor Already a popular sport on campus, ultimate Frisbee may also be the basis of a new club. Todd Piersall, junior photojournalism major from Keller, is communicating with university officials about starting the official Ultimate Frisbee Club at ACU. "We're trying to get a club together because ultimate Frisbee seems to ... [Read More…]
Frats move haunt to island for fright filled fundraiser
By Denton Josey, Page Editor Abilene's first haunted island is under construction and men's social club Frater Sodalis is making it happen. In collaboration with the On Command Canine Resort, owned by Annette Turner, the Frats are constructing a haunted tour that will include a boat ride, walking tour and hayride. Spirits Haunted Island, a ... [Read More…]
Voter registration deadline approaching
By Denton Josey, Page Editor By Tuesday, only registered voters will be able to determine the outcome of the upcoming elections. Barbara Pinkston, clerk for the Taylor County Elections Office, said the deadline to register for voting in the Nov. 7 elections in Taylor County is Tuesday. Registration forms are available at the Taylor County ... [Read More…]
New apartment complex will be ready for Fall
By Denton Josey, Page Editor Students have a new option for housing next year. The Abilene City Council unanimously approved a request by Campus Crest Development, a housing company based in North Carolina, to purchase land and construct a new apartment complex. Construction for new apartments for college students will begin in late October on ... [Read More…]
Give selfless service, discomfort a try
By Denton Josey, Page Editor It's just that we were all so terribly uncomfortable because we're all so terribly comfortable all the time. I have a roommate who takes care of an elderly lady. He brings her food almost every week. Sometimes my roommate asks me to deliver her the food. The few times I've done this, I've noticed some things. Momma ... [Read More…]
Tutoring program offered to support student athletes
By Denton Josey, Page Editor In August, Suzanne Dickenson became the director of student athletic academic services when several coaches decided there was a need for someone to devote time to tracking student athletes' academic progress. Her job requires responsibility for the academic eligibility of all student-athletes. She said she keeps them ... [Read More…]
Dr. Jack Reese delivers opening fall Lectureship seminar
By Denton Josey, Page Editor Memories of Lectureship past were shared through a slideshow as Dr. Jack Reese, dean of the college of Biblical Studies, opened the university's 89th Annual Bible Lectureship. Because it is the first Lectureship to take place in the fall, Reese used pictures of snowy landscapes to remind the audience of how severe the ... [Read More…]
Audio Adrenaline, MercyMe to perform Thursday
By Denton Josey, Page Editor Three major-label Christian music acts will play at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Taylor County Coliseum, as part of the MercyMe and Audio Adrenaline "Coming Up to Breathe Tour." MercyMe, at the height of its popularity, has received numerous Dove Awards. They have had several No. 1 hits, and their first CD, Almost There, ... [Read More…]
FilmFest workshop to feature ‘Invisible Children’ editing team
By Denton Josey, Page Editor Against the backdrop of the Tower of Light, the Beauchamp Amphitheatre will host a screening of the movie Invisible Children on Monday at 8:45 p.m. as part of Lectureship's Late Night festivities. Kate Miller, ministry events coordinator, said Doug Darby, creative and media specialist at ACU, and Matt Maxwell, senior ... [Read More…]
Physical activities, initiation planned for men
By Denton Josey, Page Editor Bid Night is Friday, and men's social clubs have prepared for a long night of initiation activities. Because much of what social clubs do during Bid Night is secret, only so much can be learned without going through pledging. However, there seems to be only two sides to it: the pledges and the club's current ... [Read More…]
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