By Kimberly Prather, Student Reporter The Abilene area experienced high winds Tuesday that did more than just stir up dust and turn around signs. Several grass fires ignited in Callahan County, Nolan County and throughout Northwest Abilene. The biggest fires, according to the Abilene Reporter-News, were in Callahan County between Baird and Clyde ... [Read More…]
Bean serves stress relief
By Kimberly Prather, Student Reporter The Bean will pull all the stops at Midnight Breakfast on Dec. 10. Every year, the Monday before finals start, Midnight Breakfast, which is an opportunity for students to come together and enjoy breakfast food from the Bean, occurs. Midnight Breakfast is from 10:30 p.m. until midnight. Students can use their ... [Read More…]
ACU Big Purple bands together for a special Christmas party
By Kimberly Prather, Student Reporter The spirit of giving is in the air with the Big Purple's annual service event with Noah Project residents. The Noah Project is an emergency center for victims of family violence where women and children are given a place to stay, are mentored and receive help to find jobs. The Noah Project's mission is ... [Read More…]
Spring Break Campaigns offer students alternate ways to serve during holiday
By Kimberly Prather, Student Reporter The Spring Break Campaign lottery system gives students a shot at participating in the campaign of their choice as groups begin to form in preparation for this ACU spring break tradition. Monday the lottery process started in the Campus Center where students bought a ticket and then proceeded online to www. ... [Read More…]
Global Samaritan mobilizes to help Ghanaians
By Kimberly Prather, Student Reporter The mission of ACU, which is to educate students for leadership throughout the world, was seen through Global Samaritan Resources in its Chapel to collect funds for worldwide support and help. Global Samaritan Resources Student Outreach is a non-profit group based in Abilene that sends medical supplies across ... [Read More…]
English department unveils student commons with cup of tea
By Kimberly Prather, Student Reporter The English Department celebrated its finished student commons, the Inkwell, with the English tradition high tea and a few words of dedication on Friday. Now, students can enjoy a relaxing environment with the opening of the Inkwell in Chambers Hall. Also on Fridays, The Inkwell invites English majors to ... [Read More…]
Cast, crew sets stage for racially themed production
By Kimberly Prather, Student Reporter Aida, the 2007 Homecoming Musical is preparing for its Oct. 19-21 debut. The timeless love story, which was supposed to be put on two years ago, is now finally a production at ACU. Aida is about two countries at war: Egypt and Nubia. A Nubian princess is taken from her land and put into slavery. Egyptian ... [Read More…]
Students stoked for salsa classes
By Kimberly Prather, Student Reporter Now there is a place where those who enjoy Latin dancing can put their skills to the test with Milango, ACU's newest cultural dance group. Milango has been a work in progress throughout the past two years, and this is the first year students can get involved. Darrien Grays, junior business major from San ... [Read More…]