Six hosts and hostesses were selected for this year's Sing Song. This year, 38 students tried out for the coveted five to seven spots. Tryouts were Oct. 7 and 8 in Cullen auditorium. Tom Craig, director of student activities, is one of multiple judges for the auditions. "We look for a variety of characteristics in Sing Song hosts and ... [Read More…]
Clinic confirms first flu case on campus
The ACU clinic has confirmed their first case of the flu this semester. The case confirmed last week is the only confirmed case thus far. Julie Danley, ACU registered nurse, said, "There is a virus going around that is similar to the flu, but that just isn't the flu. The way to tell the difference is that a virus will have a gradual onset, ... [Read More…]
Hispanos Unidos to host Entra a La Plaza event
Entra La Plaza, hosted by Hispanos Unidos, will take place on Friday from 6 - 9:30 p.m. The outdoor event will be behind the Hunter Welcome Center on the patio and will have free Mexican food, traditional Mexican dancers, a DJ playing all Mexican music, bounce houses, face painting and pinatas. Ana Arango, junior biochemistry major from Plano, ... [Read More…]
ACU Fishing Club looks for new members
The ACU Fishing Club will conduct an interest meeting for prospective members at 5 p.m. Thursday in room 301 of the College of Business Administration building. Dues for members are $30, which will include an entry into the fishing tournament, a free T-shirt, collegiate tournaments and a 30 percent discount from Tackle Warehouse, one of the ... [Read More…]
CitySquare to offer program for education majors
In the fall of 2014, the education department is offering an opportunity for education majors to shadow teachers in urban classrooms through the CitySquare program. CitySquare is a faith based organization located in downtown Dallas that "exists to fight the root causes of poverty by partnering with those in need". Their goal is to empower ... [Read More…]
Tennis rackets are now available to students
ACU students and members of the Student Rec and Wellness Center are now able to rent tennis rackets from the front desk. Travis Stevens, supervisor of the SWRC, came up with the idea for providing tennis rackets. Stevens said, "I love playing tennis. I tried to come up and play and noticed we didn't have any rackets. So I forced Kerri Hart, my ... [Read More…]
Sophomores take a gamble at housing lottery
Last Thursday all ACU freshmen were required to participate in the sophomore housing lottery. The mood in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center at 9:30 p.m. was chaotic. Almost 800 soon-to-be sophomores pushed and shoved their way through the halls to feel closer to the front of the line. The line wound its way through the gyms and up the ... [Read More…]
Park Packers: SA event to give away prizes
ACU athletics encourages everyone to "Pack The Park" 2 p.m. this Saturday at Crutcher Scott baseball field. The first 150 people to arrive will receive a free 'pack the park' tank top. The grill will be on and there will be free food, snack, and drinks. ACU will be playing Angelo State. Dylan Benac, ACU's new student body president for '13-'14, ... [Read More…]
Student fights Parkinson’s with fundraiser
A fundraiser for Parkinson's research will take place at Gardner West Lobby, April 11 at 9 p.m. There will be Pancakes from IHOP, live music and T-shirts. Donation is required, and all proceeds will go to Team Fox North Texas which raises money for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Acts will include The Dogwoods and Jane and ... [Read More…]
City to celebrate Cajun culture with festival
Abilene's third annual Cajun Fest will be take place this Thursday, from 5-8 p.m. in downtown Abilene, on North 4th and Cypress. There will be crawfish, corn and potatoes. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children. All proceeds will benefit Abilene Education Foundation Alumni Scholarships and Programs. Linda Roark, the chairwoman of Cajun ... [Read More…]