I have 89 followers on Twitter. That's pretty pathetic. I change my car's oil more often than I tweet. Twitter and I are just mutual acquaintances-not close enough to hang out but close enough to wave at each other in passing. But most of the world disagrees with me. More than 170 billion tweets have been sent since Twitter's creation in ... [Read More…]
Crash survivor sues party hosts
The only survivor of the car crash involving cast members of the musical "Texas" has sued for more than $1 million in damages. Timothy Johnson is suing Amarillo resident Joseph Batson, his company, Coldwater Cattle Co., and Texas Panhandle Heritage Foundation, which produces the musical "Texas," for failing to provide safe transportation from ... [Read More…]
SA looks to increase participation
Although 618 students voted in the recent Students' Association Congress election, about 200 more voters than last fall, executive officers are looking for ways to improve future student participation. Fourteen Congress positions were uncontested, and three positions will have students appointed to them. Rodney Johnson, SA vice president, said ... [Read More…]
SA looks to increase participation
Although 618 students voted in the recent Students' Association Congress election, about 200 more voters than last fall, executive officers are looking for ways to improve future student participation. Fourteen Congress positions were uncontested, and three positions will have students appointed to them. Rodney Johnson, SA vice president, ... [Read More…]
SA receives election results
Results are in after ACU students voted for Students' Association class officers, residential hall representatives and academic building representatives this week. Freshman Class President: Caleb Orr Vice President: Jesse Leon Treasurer:Â Savannah Hostetter Sophomore Class President: Beau Carter Vice President: Rudy Garza Treasurer: Brook ... [Read More…]
SA receives election results
Results are in after ACU students voted for Students' Association class officers, residential hall representatives and academic building representatives this week. Freshman Class President: Caleb Orr Vice President: Jesse Leon Treasurer: Savannah Hostetter Sophomore Class President: Beau Carter Vice President: Rudy ... [Read More…]
Retention and graduation rates at all-time high
The university's freshman-to-sophomore retention rate and five-year graduation rate is the highest in ACU history, barely missing a goal made five years ago. Kevin Campbell, chief enrollment officer, said 79.4 percent of last year's freshman returned this semester compared to 75.1 percent the year before. This year's percentage was .6 percentage ... [Read More…]
It’s OK not to pledge, I promise
Small talk is hard. I've never been good at it. When I'm at a loss for how to continue a conversation, I usually just make an excuse to awkwardly walk away - or maybe run. So from pretty early on, I've understood joining a social club was not for me. To be sure, I went to the All-Club Rush my sophomore year. I walked away positive joining a ... [Read More…]
ACUPD Chief Ellison shares campus safety tips
Lock your door. Don't leave your belongings unattended. Be aware of your surroundings. This might seem like common sense, but every year the ACU Police Department receives calls from people reporting crimes that could have been prevented by following these basic safety precautions. ACU Police Chief Jimmy Ellison said ACU and its surrounding ... [Read More…]
Scholarship reaches $25 million
ACU's largest fundraising drive for student scholarships has reached its half-way point. The Partnering in the Journey Campaign began in June 2010 as an effort to raise $50 million to create more scholarships for students. In June 2011, the campaign began contributing to ACU students' scholarships. "It's by far the largest scholarship ... [Read More…]
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