By Jared Fields, Editor in Chief Technology and communication have always interested me. When my brother and I were kids, we had voice-activated headset walkie-talkies. We would put them on, ride our bikes and talk to each other to see where the other was. I was fascinated by how I could talk to someone over a distance (though it was just a ... [Read More…]
‘U.S. News’ ranks university No. 17
By Jared Fields, Editor in Chief The U.S. News & World Report and the Princeton Review recently ranked ACU among some of the best schools in the region and nation. In U.S. News & World Report, ACU received the No. 17 ranking of 116 universities in the West region to move up eight spots from last year. ACU was also named the 10th best value as a ... [Read More…]
ACU discusses student iPhones
By Jared Fields, Editor in Chief Phil Schubert would love for ACU students to be some of the first in the country to get iPhones as a part of their college experience. Kevin Roberts said he can't imagine another school being ahead of ACU when it comes to the possibility of getting students iPhones. "We're certainly on the leading edge of any ... [Read More…]
Schubert promoted to executive vice president
By Jared Fields, Editor in Chief Vision and strengthening corporate partnerships are two of ACU's main long-term objectives. To ensure the completion of these goals, Phil Schubert was put in charge of the tasks in the role of the newly created executive vice president. The position was created for Schubert, who had been the vice president for ... [Read More…]
ACU claims LSC crowns
By Jared Fields, Managing Editor Everything finally came together for the men's and women's teams at the Lone Star Conference Championships in Commerce. The men won the conference title with 248 points over Angelo State, and the women posted 280 points to beat the 211 points from Angelo State. The team championships were the 23rd for the men, ... [Read More…]
ACU favored to sweep Lone Star Conference titles
By Jared Fields, Managing Editor This weekend the men's and women's track and field teams just have to compete. "We just gotta go do it," said head coach Don Hood. "I feel like on paper we're favored." Both dominant ACU track and field teams are favorites at the Lone Star Conference championships in Commerce this weekend. The men have won the ... [Read More…]
Theatre to retry musical ‘Aida’
By Jared Fields, Managing Editor Two years after the rejection of "Aida" as the Homecoming musical, the Theatre Department is giving the musical a second chance. Adam Hester, chair of the Theatre Department, said he feels this year is the best opportunity to finally put on the production. "The original reason that we chose to do it, is that it's ... [Read More…]
Wildcats place at various meets
By Jared Fields, Managing Editor Whether in Philadelphia, Des Moines, Iowa, or in Abilene, the ACU track and field teams enjoyed plenty of success this past weekend. Davy Manga won the triple jump at the Penn relays with a Division II-best distance of 53- 11.75 feet. Manga was also part of the men's 110-meter hurdle shuttle relay that came away ... [Read More…]
Steps to become an effective Chapel speaker
By Jared Fields, Managing Editor I daydream during Chapel. Mostly about impossible scenarios, the perfect day and odd 'what-ifs.' This week, now that only those without Chapel credits are attending, a new daydream emerged. What if I had to speak in Chapel? A Chapel's worth of thought devoted to developing criteria for a successful speech ... [Read More…]
Team separates among meets
By Jared Fields, Managing Editor Wildcat track and field members are separated throughout the country this weekend at the Penn and Drake relays, while others are staying in Abilene for a meet with McMurry. Pole vaulters Kyle Dennis and Angie Aguilar are the only athletes traveling to Des Moines, Iowa, for the Drake Relays. "Kyle's ready to ... [Read More…]
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