It doesn't matter how accurate and simple the directions. It doesn't matter how crisp and colorful the map is on the screen. It doesn't even matter how attractive the announcer's accent is. I hate GPS systems. More accurately, I loathe and despise these little computers now infecting our car consoles. Is this an unfair attack on what is actually a ... [Read More…]
TOMS: Trendy Business
Blake Mycoskie knows how to create successful business. In the past four years, he has managed to launch a shoe company that now works with clients such as Nordstroms and with partners such as Ralph Lauren while simultaneously becoming the number one sought-after speaker on college campuses. But Mycoskie also knows how to give; and it is by giving ... [Read More…]
Students anticipate TOMS weekend
A simple pair of shoes is bringing a big name and a big event to campus next week. TOMS Shoes, a company that for every shoe purchase donates a pair of shoes to a child in need, began in 2006 under the inspiration and direction of founder and "chief shoe giver," Blake Mycoskie. Since then, Mycoskie has spoken on numerous college campuses and put ... [Read More…]
Hailey honored with endowment fund
The Mel Hailey endowment fund was established this year to benefit an ACU program promoting public service and to recognize the professor whose service directed the program for twenty years. The Jack Pope Fellows Program was established in 1989 by former Texas Supreme Court Justice Jack Pope ('34) in order to offer scholarships to ACU students ... [Read More…]
Club emphasizes local food
The word "locavore" may sound like a fossil description, but because of this new word, a new club will meet regularly on campus starting this week. "Locavore" is used to describe people who eat mostly locally produced foods in an effort to support regional food economies and live healthy lifestyles. According to their mission statement, the ACU ... [Read More…]
Abilene charity finishes top-five
Connecting Caring Communities (CCC) did not win any prize money from the Pepsi Refresh Project for August, but it did gain some prize support from its involvement and finished at fifth place in the contest. "It's broadened the horizon of who's going to be able to help CCC out in the future," said Corri Anne Wesley, junior advertising public ... [Read More…]
Express Yourself: ACU students show off their personal styling
Continual change defines several areas of life. It creates expectations that temperatures will cool and warm, stock values will increase and decrease, and powerful leaders will rise and fall. Similarly, it is a well-known fact that clothing fashions come and go. "As you know in fashion, one day you're in, and the next, you're out," says Heidi ... [Read More…]
Loop line construction nears completion
Campus heating and cooling loop line renovations will wrap up within the next 20 days, while the Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center project remains in its early stages, said Zane Dennis, executive director of facilities and campus development. The completion date for all major loop line construction is set for Oct.15. ... [Read More…]
Functional Form: Potter refines, shares his craft
George Holland understands the old adage, "form follows function." Perhaps more importantly, this professional potter has refined the saying into a perfect synthesis between aesthetics and purpose. For forty years, Holland has worked professionally with ceramics all over the United States and in Mexico. Holland now resides with his wife, Wanda, ... [Read More…]
Chapel and Cornerstone themes to coincide
Students involved in ACU's new cornerstone curriculum will see an obvious connection between their academic studies and spiritual guidance in Chapel this semester. Director of Spiritual Life & Student Ministries Mark Lewis has been working on a four-year Chapel curriculum to coincide with the new freshmen course to begin this fall. Chapel ... [Read More…]
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