I only saw three movies in theaters this summer: The Avengers, The Dark Knight Rises and The Amazing Spider-Man. Yes, there were plenty of other movies I wanted to see, but I made it a priority to see those three movies. Why? Because I love superhero movies! I love everything about them: the action, the special effects, the themes and the ... [Read More…]
Group looks to give LGBT students a Voice
A group of students that began last year is continuing to meet this semester to discuss a sensitive topic. Michael "Fish" Van Huis, senior youth and family ministry major from Chattanooga, Tenn., came up with the idea in October 2011 to start a group for lesbian, gay bisexual and transgendered students. He said the mission of the group, called ... [Read More…]
An open letter to those who don’t take the paper
I realize that my target audience probably won't read this, but I feel the need to address them anyway. I'd like to take a moment to address everyone who refuses to pick up a copy of the Optimist after Chapel. Now, before anyone gets offended, let me explain myself. I understand that everyone has their reasons for not taking a copy of the paper. ... [Read More…]
Author compares ‘Twilight’, Gospel
Dr. Elaine Heath spent the better part of Monday afternoon discussing her book, The Gospel According to Twilight, and delivering lectures to the ACU community as a contribution to Summit. Heath, McCreless associate professor of evangelism at Perkins School of Theology, is an ordained minister in the Methodist Church. She initiated New Day and the ... [Read More…]
ESL coordinator severely injured after fall
Philip Palmer, coordinator for the English as a second language program at University Church of Christ, was severely injured after falling out of a tree Labor Day morning. Palmer was trimming dead limbs off a tree for a friend when the branch he was leaning on broke. He landed on the edge of the roof before plummeting to the ground. He sustained ... [Read More…]
Block plan to include summer
This semester marked the beginning of ACU's new block tuition plan. The plan was announced to faculty, staff and students last fall and put into practice at the beginning of this school year. Kelly Young, chief financial officer, said most schools already use a block tuition plan. "The way we have done block tuition is to take the average number ... [Read More…]
CORE undergoing more changes
Administration has made more changes to the Core curriculum this year, including special topics, a new order of courses and a smaller number of required hours. The Core curriculum is part of the general education program. Dr. Nancy Shankle, assistant provost for general education, said while not a lot of changes are being made to the general ... [Read More…]
Bonfire accidently brings out fire department
A bonfire started at Lake Ft. Phantom by eight ACU sophomores the evening of Aug. 19 was interrupted by the sudden arrival of two fire trucks. Meigan Gardner and Eric Schinske were two of the eight sophomores present during the bonfire. "Basically we all just went out to hang out and catch up about our summers," said Gardner, Ad/PR major from ... [Read More…]
Born to be wild(cat): keeping the tradition
You might say I was brainwashed into coming to ACU. From the very beginning, I had "Future Wildcat" stamped on my passport of life. Yeah. I was "that kid." The one whose parents and grandparents had gone to ACU. The one who grew up going to the homecoming parade and Sing Song every year. The one whose grandfather served on the Board of Trustees. ... [Read More…]
Money chosen as first Director of Ministry
Dr. Royce Money, Chancellor and former president of ACU, has been named the first executive director of the Institute for Church Ministry. The decision was announced to the faculty and staff on Aug. 22. The new Institute for Church Ministry took formation at the beginning of the year when President Schubert asked Dr. Money to do an assessment of ... [Read More…]
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