ACU and the Abilene community will have the opportunity to hear the Big Purple Marching Band playing as a large symphonic band at ACU's annual Winter Band Concert . The concert, titled Big Purple Band Concert, will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday in Cullen Auditorium. This year's concert will feature a multitude of pieces including: Christus ... [Read More…]
Tentative end to NBA lockout cheers fans
The NBA lockout ended on Saturday, and fans across the ACU campus arre relieved that there will be an NBA season this year after many months of uncertainty. The NBA players' union and the NBA owners reached a tentative agreement that lets teams get back to work as early as Dec. 9, which sets opening day on Christmas Day. It is expected to lead to ... [Read More…]
Gingerbread house contest deadline approaching
Signs of the holiday season are slowly emerging across campus, even in the Bean. The cafeteria will host its first gingerbread house building contest in an attempt to build community. The Bean's staff came up with the idea of a gingerbread house contest while discussing how to decorate the Bean for the holidays. All of the gingerbread houses ... [Read More…]
Essence of Ebony adopts new name
The club formerly known as Essence of Ebony now is named Black Students Association; the name change came with new leadership within the club, principally by new president Jeanetta Norris. BSA offers African-American students fellowship, support and activities, its membership includes students with a variety of races and ethnicities. BSA is ... [Read More…]
Weekend events offer Halloween thrills
From haunted houses to masquerades, the ACU campus is gearing up for the Halloween season. Students will have the opportunity to get spooked, dress up and watch a monster film this week in celebration of the fall holiday. The annual Frater Sodalis haunted house will open up Thursday night, marking the 30th year of the event. This year the haunted ... [Read More…]
Public radio membership drive aimed at building local support
KACU will kick off its 25th-annual Membership Drive on Monday. Â The drive will continue through Oct. 21. The Membership Drive is focusing on the mission of KACU this year, which is to entertain, educate and enrich Abilene and the Big Country. A goal of 400 contributions from members has been set for this month, whereas in recent years the goal ... [Read More…]
Social clubs to begin grub this week
Pledges for ACU's social clubs will continue their initiation by hosting grubs all over Abilene starting Thursday. Grubs include dinner and skits or slide shows done by the clubs' pledges, said Morgan Myer, president of GATA. Pledges put together the menu and entertainment with the help of the clubs social directors. Each club has its own theme ... [Read More…]
Campus construction completed
With the completion of the loading dock at the McGlothlin Campus Center, campus construction has reached its conclusion. The dock's renovation was to improve the view from the front door of the new Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center. The bulk of the plan was adding plants and flowers to the area, which was difficult ... [Read More…]