During Christmas Slam, The Collegiate Entrepreneur's Organization gave away $250 in gift cards to the student competing for a year's tuition. The winner, Andrew Collins, junior biology major from McKinney, was chosen by raffle. He shot a layup, a free throw and a three pointer in 25 seconds. Had he made the final shot from half court, he would ... [Read More…]
Sing Song rehearsals extended
Sing Song rehearsals will be extended into December to combat a lack of time between the beginning of the spring semester and opening night. The spring semester will begin Jan. 12, and opening night of Sing Song is scheduled for Feb. 12. With only one month to rehearse, Tom Craig , director of student activities and productions, and the rest of ... [Read More…]
Miss Frontier Texas extends application deadline
Miss Frontier Texas, Frontier Texas' scholarship competition, has extended the application deadline for this year's competition. Registration will end Nov. 26 and is open to all college-aged women. The winner of the competition is awarded a $3,000 scholarship in addition to custom James Leddy boots and other goodies that have been given as ... [Read More…]
Local business owner plans fall craft fair
A People Party Productions will have its third Craft Fair Nov. 15. Jennifer Harmel, owner and founder of A People Party Productions, said the business tries to have two craft fairs a year - one in the spring and another in the fall. This is A People Party Productions' third craft fair. While the first two were at Mezamiz Deux Coffee House, this ... [Read More…]
Justice Jeff Boyd to visit campus
Supreme Court Justice Jeff Boyd will speak at the Alpha Chi National Honor Society induction ceremony at 6 p.m. Thursday at Chapel on the Hill. Boyd is an ACU alumnus as well as a member of Alpha Chi. Colton McCoy, president of ACU's chapter of Alpha Chi National Honor Society, said he looks forward to hearing Boyd speak to new members. "It's ... [Read More…]
Gobmobile sets sail in GATA Fountain
Sub T-16's Gobmobile infiltrated GATA Fountain early Thursday morning, Oct. 16. Jimmy Ellison, ACU chief of police, said a WFF employee contacted ACUPD about the occurrence at 5:30 a.m. and officers were immediately dispatched. Upon reaching GATA Fountain, which was turned off at the time, officers found the vehicle abandoned in the fountain. ... [Read More…]
Red Thread partners with Better World Books
Better World Books has partnered with campus social justice clubs for an on-campus book drive to support different national government organizations. This will be the first time the book drive will be on campus and will take place Nov. 1 through Dec. 15. There will be four different locations throughout campus. Two of the four locations are ... [Read More…]
JamFest to spotlight student talent
JamFest will take place Friday night and will feature different student performers. The free-admission concert is scheduled to be on the lawn outside the Hunter Welcome Center at 6:30 p.m. following the Homecoming Carnival. However, if weather interferes as it did last year, JamFest will be moved to Moody Coliseum. The lineup for the show ... [Read More…]
Voter registration ends Monday
Registration to vote in the upcoming statewide election ends Monday. The Taylor County general election will take place Nov. 4 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters can choose to participate in early voting instead from Oct. 20 to Oct. 31. This year, Taylor County is implementing voting centers. This countywide polling system will allow registered ... [Read More…]
Eleven women nominated to Homecoming Court
With Homecoming on the horizon, the student body has elected the nominees for this year's Homecoming Queen. Nominees for this year's Homecoming Queen are Breanna Barrow, Morgan Beckmon, Danielle Canela, Kailee Cremer, Alexandra Eddins, Eboni Ellerson, Lizzie Folwell, Meigan Gardner, Sarah Hendrix, Meghann McLeskley and Morgan Watten. Students ... [Read More…]