9-9-2020/3:40 p.m./HIT AND RUN -ACU Parking Lot: West Campus South Lot A student reported that they witnessed a hit and run and provided officers with vehicle and driver information: Hit and Run report completed, suspect driver located. 9-10-2020/11:38 a.m./DRUG ACTIVITY OFFENSE -ACU Parking Lot/University Park Apt Lot ACUPD responded to ... [Read More…]
Police Log: Sept. 1-Sept. 8, 2020
09-04-2020/12:20 am/THEFT -Sikes Hall ACUPD completed a report after three students reported items being stolen from their rooms. 09-05-2020/2:04 am/DISTURBANCE -1300 BLK Washington ACUPD responded to a report of an unknown male beating on the door of a residence. Officers located the subject nearby and determined that he was intoxicated ... [Read More…]
Chapel downsizes, goes virtual amid pandemic
Chapel has always been a part of one of many ongoing traditions at ACU, giving the opportunity for students to collaborate for worship, as well as earn credits towards their degree. However, this year, things are significantly different due to the ongoing pandemic. One of the changes that has occurred is the move from chapel being held daily to ... [Read More…]
Police Log: Aug. 25-Sept. 1, 2020
08/26/2020-9:55 a.m. -THEFT -500 BLK EN 16th Street A citizen reported that someone had stolen his Schwinn 10-Speed (black in color) bicycle from the rear side of his residence. The theft occurred between 9 p.m. on 8/25/2020 and 9 a.m. on 8/26/2020. 08/27/2020-3:27 a.m. -DISTURBANCE -2400 BLK Madison Avenue ACUPD and APD responded to a ... [Read More…]
Police Log: Aug. 18-25, 2020
08/19/2020-10:50 a.m.-ARMED SUBJECT- 2800 Overland Trail ACUPD responded to a homeless man who appeared to be armed with a firearm. Further investigation revealed to be in possession of the lower frame of a broken BB gun. 08/21/2020-7:08 a.m.-BURGLARY (MOTOR VEHICLE)-900 Washington Blvd. ACUPD responded to the area of Radford and ... [Read More…]
Campus visits altered during pandemic
Campus visits have long been a part of a potential student’s first look at ACU, but with the current COVID-19 pandemic, changes had to be made to ensure more of a safe transition. Virtual experiences became more prevalent since the spring. Three virtual experiences were offered as well as 17 showcases. “We partnered with ACUTV to stream our ... [Read More…]
Sophomore forms small group Chapel
A sophomore created a new small group Chapel this semester. Abigail Golightly, sophomore Biblical text major from Frisco, said she wanted to create a new place to bring people together and worship. During the Chapel event, Golightly will read scripture and prayer in the BSB 104 at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays. Golightly formed the small group ... [Read More…]
Students gain job experience with Wildcat Software
The College of Business Administration (COBA) implemented Wildcat Software to give students further business experience. Wildcat Software operates similar to a student-run company, complete with paid internships and its own chain-of-command, from a student CEO to its project developers. Wildcat Software has been operating for four years and ... [Read More…]
Images of Aging contest now open for submissions
The Pruett Gerontology Center is accepting entries for the eighth annual Images of Aging photo contest until Feb. 11. Dr. Suzie Macaluso, director of the Pruett Gerontology Center, said the purpose of the contest is to promote positive images of aging. Students may submit photos in a variation of formats. Photos from last year's contest are ... [Read More…]
Back-to-back blood drives welcome all donors
Hendrick Regional Blood Center hosted a blood drive on campus Tuesday. The drive was held in the parking lot between the Brown Library and Hardin Administration from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Two bloodmobiles will be available, and all donors will receive a T-shirt. This blood drive follows one another, where a record 91 donors showed up to give blood ... [Read More…]