The Graduate School of Theology was transformed into  Hogwarts School of Theology over the weekend. Professors' office name plates were exchanged for Harry Potter characters, while other rooms were labeled as different rooms mentioned in the Harry Potter series. "It was all here when we came here Monday morning. We walked in and it was the ... [Read More…]
University Scholars honored in Chapel
Fifty students were awarded as University Scholars Thursday morning in Chapel on the Hill. University Scholars are required to have a G.P.A. of at least 3.5, but also must be extremely motivated in and out of the classroom. Faculty members nominate students they believe deserve this honor. After that, a group of elected faculty members reviews the ... [Read More…]
Clubs to announce new officers after break
Spring break comes in the midst of officer elections for ACU social clubs. After spring break, every social club except for Alpha Kai Omega will announce new officers. Alpha Kai Omega follows the calendar year for officer elections, and finished their elections for the year in the fall. Hollie Derrick, a junior advertising and public relations ... [Read More…]
Red Boot Roundup attracts more than 500, raises nearly $5,000
Almost a month after Lindsey Smith lost her life in a car accident, ACU students, faculty and staff gathered in Bennett gym to celebrate her life through her passion for two-stepping at the Red Boot Roundup. The dance was put together by students who were close to Smith with the help of Student Life and the Students Association. Zach Stromberg, ... [Read More…]
ZP pledges get in, Pi Kappa still waiting
Zeta Rho has nine new members as of Wednesday night. The girls' club brought their pledges into their sisterhood after two and a half weeks of pledging. New and old members celebrated the growth of their sisterhood through reminiscing about pledging. "After we got in we took a ton of pictures, ate cupcakes and laughed with one another about our ... [Read More…]
COBA dean hard at work
Dr. Richard Lytle, dean of the College of Business Administration, has been on post-doctoral fellowship with the organization CEO Forum since October 2012. Lytle has spent the time away from the ACU campus working on two large projects. Both of these projects are focused on leadership in college-aged students. "Leadership has been a passion of ... [Read More…]
ZP spreads cheer in the form of cookies
Zeta Rho continued its efforts to bless other clubs on campus through cookies last week. Each women's social club received an assortment of cookies on Feb. 6 during Sing Song practice, courtesy of two Zeta Rho members. Sarah Holley, a sophomore social studies for secondary education major from Spring, was one of the Zeta Rho members to deliver ... [Read More…]
Campus Personal Protection Act revisited
Texas lawmakers are revisiting a bill that will allow concealed handguns on college campuses for people with concealed handgun licenses (CHLs) due to recent shootings such as the shooting at a Lone Star College in the Houston area. According to the Huffington Post, this bill, called the Campus Personal Protection Act, is now up for debate in a ... [Read More…]
Dads and daughters to dine and dance
Fathers around Abilene will have the chance to take their daughters on a date night Feb. 14 at the 15th annual Daddy Daughter Dinner and Dance at the Abilene Civic Center. According to the Reporter News, the dance is sponsored by Abilene's Recreation and Senior Citizens Division. Girls from ages 5-9 are encouraged to bring along their fathers or ... [Read More…]
Pi Kappa pulls out of Sing Song late
Pi Kappa dropped out of Sing Song a week before the Spring semester began. The men's social club intended on having a Beach Boys theme to fit in with the overall theme of Sing Song Vacation. The set list is normally made permanent in early November so that each act will be given the proper amount of time on stage. After that, acts are not allowed ... [Read More…]