By Linda Bailey, Student Reporter After seven years of work, The Transforming Word, a one-volume Bible commentary edited by members of ACU faculty, has finally hit the shelves. Dr. Nancy Shankle, professor of English and chair of the Department of English, was an associate editor for The Transforming Word. She said the commentary weighs seven ... [Read More…]
Three options join foreign language list
By Linda Bailey, Student Reporter The Department of Foreign Languages will offer Arabic, Japanese and Russian classes for the fall 2009 semester. Dr. Harland Rall, associate chair of the Department of Foreign Languages, said the three languages were chosen after 36 students responded to an online survey. "These languages were the ones that had ... [Read More…]
Students enjoy Open Mic Night
By Linda Bailey, Student Reporter Students shared their musical talents Monday, as they performed original songs during an open mic night at Barret Hall. The open mic night was part of the monthly programs that Barrett Hall offers. Jae Webb, resident director of Barret Hall, said he helped to plan the event. Although it took place in the ... [Read More…]
Magic man to visit Abilene
By Linda Bailey, Student Reporter Jordan Ellis grew up loving magic, so he was excited to hear that illusionist David Copperfield will be performing in Abilene. "My dad is a magician, and we watch David Copperfield on TV together," Ellis said. Ellis, sophomore youth and family ministry major from Atlanta, said he wanted to see the show and ... [Read More…]
Comedian George Lopez to perform at Civic Center
By Linda Bailey, Student Reporter Comedian George Lopez will perform Sunday in the Abilene Civic Center at 8 p.m. Tickets cost between $48 and $56.50. Scott Strong, senior marketing manager for AEG Live Southwest, said the show in Abilene is one stop on the tour Lopez started at the beginning of the year. Strong said Lopez suggested the idea of ... [Read More…]
Circuit City, Spaghetti Warehouse close doors
By Linda Bailey, Student Reporter Students seeking electronics or Italian food in Abilene are losing options. Both Circuit City and Spaghetti Warehouse are going out of business. Circuit City, the nation's No. 2 electronics seller after Best Buy, filed for bankruptcy last November. Spaghetti Warehouse, located in the Mall of Abilene, closed Feb. ... [Read More…]
This year’s Summit to display student artwork
By Linda Bailey, Student Reporter The Office of Ministry Events is collecting original artwork by students to display during this year's Summit. Dr. Brady Bryce, director of Ministry Events, said students have until Feb. 15 to take an active role in Summit by submitting artwork that visually communicates the theme On the Mountain with God: ... [Read More…]
New foreign language to be offered at ACU
By Linda Bailey, Student Reporter The Department of Foreign Languages will offer two yet undecided language classes for the Fall 2009 semester based on student input. Harland Rall, associate chair of the Department of Foreign Language, said the new classes are part of a special language program called, "Dialektos." This two-year program is used ... [Read More…]
Popular comedian to visit Abilene
By Linda Bailey, Student Reporter Brian Regan has performed comedy for the past 25 years or as he likes to put it: "since President Taft was in office." The comedian, who has made appearances on the Late Show with David Letterman, will perform at 8 p.m. Friday at the Abilene Civic Center. Regan said his favorite thing about performing is ... [Read More…]
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