John Quiñones, ABC News correspondent and host of "What Would You Do?," visited ACU Saturday. To start the event, Abilene Mayor Anthony Williams said the university is dedicated to becoming a Hispanic-Serving Institution while increasing its graduation rates of students of color. Quiñones shared stories about his experiences as a Mexican American ... [Read More…]
Sisters promotes safety in sisterhood, no strings attached
I’ve been working on a new skill / I can metamorphosize into any character you want me to be I’ve been taking my work very seriously / I practice my smile each and every day / I smile / And Cheese / And Grin / Until dimples are etched into my cheeks Sometimes / When I’m really in the zone / I push myself a little too hard / I smile and / the ... [Read More…]
Gallery: ACU Museum previews relaunch
Abilene Christian University's Department of History and Global Studies hosted an ACU Museum preview event on Thursday. The museum will officially reopen in the fall as a laboratory and teaching museum. It was previously managed by the Women for ACU and will now be cared for by the Department of History and Global Studies, the ACU Brown Library and ... [Read More…]
Blue Skye and sunshine in Taiwan: Gill named newest Fulbright scholar
While in transit to a research conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, napping Alpha Chi members were woken up by a declaration made by few. “I’m a Fulbright scholar!” Student Government Association vice president Skye Gill, senior English major from San Antonio, is ACU’s most recent Fulbright scholar. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is a ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Zeta Phi Alpha ’roundin’ up the best’ at first rush
Zeta Phi Alpha, ACU's newest sorority, was "roundin' up the best" at their first rush on Tuesday at Will Hair Park. Rush visitors chatted with Zeta officers over hot dogs and to the tune of country music. Established this year, the sorority currently has nine officers and plans to hold another open rush in the near future. ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Men’s tennis narrowly defeats Seattle
Men's tennis defeated the Seattle University Redhawks 4-3 on Sunday at home. Senior Savan Chhabra and freshman Ethan Scribner took the sole doubles win at No. 3 before ACU raked in four singles wins. ACU is now 11-9 on the season and will play at UT Arlington on Thursday. ... [Read More…]
Delta Theta hoping to bloom on stage for repeated Sing Song success
Delta Theta continues to sow the seeds of success at this year’s Sing Song with their vegetable garden act. Though a healthier choice than last year’s winning theme, the Deltas are still hoping to cream the competition. Last year’s sweet victory marked the sorority’s first win in 45 years. Winning director, Eva Straughn, senior engineering major ... [Read More…]
Frater Sodalis seeking fortune of fourth consecutive win
From the Dark Knight to Vanna White, Frater Sodalis is deadset on winning it's fourth consecutive Sing Song with this year's Wheel of Fortune act. But the reigning champions’ road to potential victory is proving to be puzzling. Last year's winning director, Jax Hernandez, senior Christian ministry major from Keller, said the Frats' initial ... [Read More…]
Gallery: BSU hosts AFRAM Festival for Black History Month
ACU's Black Student Union hosted an AFRAM Festival to close out Black History Month on Friday. Visitors played games, sang karaoke and watched performances ranging from singing to baton twirling. Nu Kappa Psi president, D.J. Hewitt, senior criminal justice major from Lubbock, said the festival allows people to "witness" that "there's people here ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Women’s tennis defeats Tyler Junior College 6-1
The women's tennis team completed their three-match weekend by defeating Tyler Junior College on Sunday at ACU. Sophomore Eva Arranz finished the weekend with three straight wins in singles. The Wildcats stand 6-6 overall as they prepare to take on UTEP in El Paso on Saturday. ... [Read More…]