In light of the spike in COVID cases, ACU has taken several strides to keep students safe. One of these strides has been the temporary requirement for masks in classrooms. However, what about social distancing? COVID-19 is still a big part in our world and while many of us are ready to move on from the disease that may not be a possibility ... [Read More…]
Winter snowstorm leads to lost trees on campus
Last winter during what many affectionately refer to as the snowpocalypse, out of the 2600 trees on campus nearly 60 trees were lost on the main campus, with an additional 11 at Smith-Adams and 14 at Taylor Elementary. Scott Warren, the director of landscaping and grounds, has been working with landscape since he was 20 years old but he has been ... [Read More…]
Wildcat Week for Students who start in the spring
Transfer students and new students who start in the spring should have a Wildcat Week specifically created for them. Wildcat Week has a big impact on freshmen's lives and is one of the most influential times in their time here. Wildcat Week is where new students make friends, form connections and explore Abilene; It should be extended to those ... [Read More…]
Trio SSS plans trip to Wisconsin
Trio SSS is taking a trip to Wisconsin to help students learn more about graduate school. Trio SSS is a federally funded program with the desire to help students form community and connections while also gaining experience in networking. The acronym Trio SSS stands for student support services but the government gives universities the ... [Read More…]