The Brown Library started Facebook giveaways in an attempt to get students more involved in the library’s history and resources. Mollie Scherer, library communications and development officer, said she started the Facebook trivia because she was curious how many students, faculty, and members of the community were aware of the library's ... [Read More…]
French professor publishes book about love
Yann Opsitch, professor of French, has published a book to teach French people a deeper spiritual meaning of love. “Le Coeur et l'Invisible: Souvenirs et Réflexions personnelles,” which translates to “The Heart and The Invisible: Memoirs and Personal Reflections,” consists of 128 pages divided into 12 chapters. “I’ve been wanting to write ... [Read More…]
Double or Nothing: Sheehy brothers find new spark playing together again
After playing together in high school brothers Jonathan and Josh Sheehy look for more success playing as doubles partners now at ACU. The brothers, who won state together during their high school years and went 1-1 in their last tournament hosted by the University of Tulsa, look forward to using the family aspect to their advantage. “With ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Wildcats drop sixth straight to Lamar
ACU football loses to Lamar Cardinals 38-10 at Shotwell Stadium. Check out the coverage from tonight's game. ... [Read More…]
Frats double club size with new pledge class
Frater Sodalis is doubling its club size this year, bringing in a pledge class of 25 sophomores and juniors. The club, founded in 1943, is recognized as the oldest standing men's social club on campus and has never been banned nor suspended. “I’m extremely excited about this year’s brats, and I consider myself lucky to be a part of it,” said ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Early injury to Sealey grounds Wildcat offense
Hampered by an early injury, the Wildcats were outgained by Central Arkansas 502-253 as they fell 58-27. The loss dropped the Wildcats to 0-5 overall and 0-3 in conference play. ... [Read More…]
Shades Step Squad seeks to build new team with auditions
With no returning students, the Shades Step Squad will be building a team by hosting auditions from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in Studio A in the Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center. “If you’re curious, just come out and step,” said Precious Kwaramba, a sophomore biology major from Fort Worth. “Even if you do not have any experience, still come. ... [Read More…]
Broadway performer hosts one-woman show for theatre fundraiser
The Department of Theatre raised money through a cabaret featuring Broadway actress, Jasmin Richardson. The cabaret, a change from last year’s fundraiser, raised money in connection with the Lights Up! program, which was started by alumni about 10 years ago. The Lights Up! program is structured to give students an opportunity to dream bigger and ... [Read More…]
Student poets prep for slam competition
Students will express themselves at a Poetry Slam competition Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the atrium of the Brown Library. “Slam poetry is sometimes called spoken word poetry. But when you do it as a competition, it is called a Poetry Slam,” said Al Haley, professor of English. The Slam will begin with a competition between students in Haley's ... [Read More…]
Twitter rivalry with SFA escalates edited
Tensions between students at Stephen F. Austin University and ACU rose this week with two Twitter hashtags emerging as a “trash-talking” method leading up to the football game between the two schools Saturday evening. In addition to the Wildcat Reign Twitter page (@ACUWildcatReign), a variety of ACU students tweeted the hashtag ... [Read More…]