The Student Association welcomed both David Gibson, director of computing services, and Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, to their Wednesday meeting. Gibson came to hear SA's feedback about the myACU portal. "We're trying to figure out where to go with portal." Gibson said. "The easy option for us is to just keep doing what we've ... [Read More…]
SA discusses business, elections
The Students' Association requested to meet with Anthony Williams, chief business services officer, at Wednesday's meeting to discuss current and future changes around campus. Several questions were asked regarding the closing of Java City. Williams said as of right now, there are no plans for Java City. Williams also discussed business services ... [Read More…]
SA grants groups’ fund requests
Students' Association Congress concluded distributing funds to student groups' requests to attend conferences at their latest meeting. Lambda Pi Eta, the Society of Physics Students and Alpha Psi Omega requested and were granted money to help offset the cost of upcoming conferences they plan to attend this semester. These were the last three ... [Read More…]
Facebook page highlights talent
Move over, Simon Cowell. ACU now has a Facebook page dedicated to discovering students' various talents ranging from bowling to painting called ACU's Got Talent. ACU's Got Talent is a forum where students are able to post their ACU appropriate tricks and skills and receive feedback from fellow students. Business students Jennifer Guerrero, Mireya ... [Read More…]
UP residents can’t access ACU Wi-Fi
ACU's Wi-Fi network may seem inescapable to most students on campus, but University Park residents don't share that sentiment. "Internet is available, but you have to use an Ethernet cable," said Nicole Thoreson, freshman graphic design major from Shoreline, Wash. "Itʼs rather frustrating that I am confined to my room and canʼt access the ... [Read More…]
Summit 2012 reveals theme based on the story of Hosea
The Summit 2012 theme, "Intimacy: Return to God" will focus on the story of Hosea and how it is relevant to society. Elaine Heath, Walter Brueggemann, and Dallas Willard will participate as featured speakers. In the story, God tells Hosea, an Old Testament prophet, to marry a prostitute. Dr. Brady Bryce, director of ministry events, said it is ... [Read More…]
Sing Song practices double as costume parties
To lessen the stress and chaos of preparing for Sing Song, some groups decided to turn practices into costume parties by encouraging students to dress up according to various themes. Andrew Tate, freshman pre-med biology major from Abilene and director of the freshman act, was inspired by the junior Sing Song act to host themed practices. "They ... [Read More…]
Campus, community unaffected by surprise snow
After an unusually warm February, a wintry mix of snow and ice hit Abilene and the surrounding areas on Sunday leaving about an inch of snow. Police reported several wrecks due to slick road conditions on Sunday night, and by 7 p.m. Abilene police were urging people to stay off the roads. However, these conditions were not enough for ACU or ... [Read More…]
SA funds student groups’ conferences, elects officers
The Student Congress is currently in the process of allocating money to student groups' requests to attend conferences. The Alpha Chi National Honor Society, Shades, the Locavore Club and the National Student Speech-Language and Hearing Association appeared before Congress on Monday to request funds to help finance the conferences they plan to ... [Read More…]
Steelers running back emphasizes trust
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Baron Batch spoke to ACU's Fellowship of Christian Athletes Monday about the importance of trusting God. Batch grew up in Midland and played football for Texas Tech before he was to the NFL in 2011. But on during the last day of practice before preseason, Batch tore his ACL and was out for the season. His journey ... [Read More…]