By Katie Hoffman, Student Reporter Hot entertainment and cool refreshments await the ACU community when ResLife throws the Backyard Bash behind Smith-Adams Hall from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday. This free event will feature a 150-foot waterslide, dunking tank, water balloons, hamburgers, hot dogs and live music. It also will have Cajun Cones and Henna ... [Read More…]
Abilenians dance with their dogs at Annual Fur Ball
By Katie Hoffman, Student Reporter Abilenians, and their pets, will dance, dress up and chow down at Rescue the Animal's 10th Annual Fur Ball Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Abilene Civic Center. Joanne Bentley, who volunteers with Rescue the Animals, said that the idea for the Fur Ball came about out of necessity when the rescue center was first ... [Read More…]
Churches across Abilene celebrate Valentine’s Day
By Katie Hoffman, Student Reporter While people spend Valentine's Day snuggled next to their significant other, others will spend their day forming new relationships at churches across Abilene. Southern Hills Church of Christ's Sweetheart Banquet is a tradition that cannot be broken. Since youth minister Ricky Pruitt has only been at the church ... [Read More…]
Reslife job deadline fast approaching
By Katie Hoffman, Student Reporter The deadline to become a lifeline is fast approaching. Jan. 30 at 5 p.m. marks the final date to submit resident assistant applications to the front desk of McDonald Hall. Along with the application, two letters of reference, a thoughtful and well-written cover letter responding to listed questions and a ... [Read More…]
Seekers of the Word prepares for year of skits, ministry
By Katie Hoffman, Student Reporter Drama flows through the atmosphere as Seekers of the Word radiates Shalom to a wide range of audiences. Many hoped to participate in this year's ministry, and faith, service, commitment and talent harmonized when the group adopted six of the 35 who tried out at auditions. Although auditions were competitive, ... [Read More…]
Non-profit organizations benefit from social clubs’ fundraisers
By Katie Hoffman, Student Reporter Social Clubs are beginning the fundraising season not only to fund their own personal activities, but also for the benefit of non-profit organizations. Sigma Theta Chi sponsored a Pilates class Sept. 27 to raise money for breast cancer research, while Alpha Kai Omega's candy sales and Frater Sodalis' annual ... [Read More…]
Classical violinist to appear at WPAC
By Katie Hoffman, Student Reporter Violinist Andrew Sords is opening the 2008-09 ACU Guest Artist series Monday at 8 p.m. in the Recital Hall of the Williams Performing Arts Center. Free to the public, this recital will treat audiences to melodies of classical music by composers such as Kreisler, Brahms, Mozart, Chopin and Dvorak. Dr. Gregory ... [Read More…]