Encouragement, service and accountability are not things a typical college sophomore commits him or herself to. But this year, 5 groups of sophomores are chartering intentional communities that are centered around acts of service or thought that promote selfless living. Last year, Residence Life Education and Housing offered freshmen signing up ... [Read More…]
This is not the speeding car you’re looking for
I got my first ticket this summer. Eight miles over the speed limit in the middle of nowhere-Menard-County. A whomping $180. I had always believed I was an invincible driver, like I had a sixth sense about cops. I just seemed to intuitively know when to slow my roll. This apparently didn't extend to sheriffs. My dooms-day sheriff was coming the ... [Read More…]
Willard drops from Summit
Dallas Willard, who was originally scheduled as a featured guest, is unable to speak at Summit because of health reasons. Willard, 77, underwent surgery in July that was expected to be minor, but he didn't recover well, said Brady Bryce, director of ministry events. Willard was forced to cancel his fall teaching schedule and is building up his ... [Read More…]
Students’ Association conducts elections
As the nation's eyes remain fixed on the upcoming presidential elections, ACU students shift their attention to elections that don't consist of Democrats or Republicans but of their fellow class members. Elections for class officers, building representatives and dorm representatives are being held today and Thursday in the Campus ... [Read More…]
Two sophomores hospitalized this week
Meghan Hancock, sophomore exercise science major from Fairview, and Callie Petty, sophomore psychology major from Abilene, were both hospitalized this week. Hancock collapsed while running in Lifetime Wellness class and Petty was hospitalized for less than two days after being hit by a drunk driver. Hancock is still in an induced coma in the ... [Read More…]
The waffle with waffle cones
Where are the waffle cones? I love ACU. I really do. But you can't expect me not to get a little upset when they take away my waffle cones. It was one big tease. One. Big. Lie. I remember the first day waffle cones entered my life at ACU. It was one of those events that just made the whole day special. I felt especially proud to be a ... [Read More…]
New partnership to help fight poverty
ACU has partnered with CitySquare to help eradicate poverty in Dallas. Students, especially those a part of the Honors College, are joining with CitySquare to utilize their majors to help develop relationships with the people and community Larry James, the director of CitySquare, was invited to speak in Chapel and explained the purpose of ... [Read More…]
ACU ranked 18th most beautiful campus by Newsweek
ACU was ranked the nation's 18th most beautiful campus in a list compiled by Newsweek magazine. The rankings were based on ratings of campus aesthetics, sunny days per year, comfort index of weather and the student body's attractiveness on a point scale out of ten. Ratings came from the website, College Prowler, where students can write reviews ... [Read More…]
Welcome Week sees increase in numbers
Welcome Week brought in over 960 new students, a number significantly higher than recent years. Eric Gumm, director of the First Year Program, said several changes had to be made to accommodate this larger class. Because Sikes is housing freshmen, the hall had to be added to activities involving residence halls. Two new sections of Cornerstone ... [Read More…]
Committees begin search for deans
The search for the new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, dean of the College of Biblical Studies and dean of the College of Education and Human Studies is underway. Beginning last month, the three positions have been advertised in the Christian Chronicle, and the chairs heading the search committees have been named. Carley Dodd has been ... [Read More…]
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