Abilene Zoo opened up a new reptile exhibit by the Elm Creek Backyard exhibit. The exhibit consists of two windows containg a common iguana found in South America, two red-footed tortoises and two Coahuila box turtles. Video/editing by Matthew Woodrow ... [Read More…]
New reptile exhibit opens at Abilene Zoo
The Abilene Zoo opened a new reptile exhibit by the Elm Creek Back Yard exhibit on Jan. 28. The exhibit consists of two windows containing a common iguana found in South America, two red-footed tortoises and a Coahuila box turtle. Bill Gersonde, Zoo Director, said he is proud that Abilene Zoo is one of the few zoos in the country to house a ... [Read More…]
Gym clothes should be rented
When I was buying my schoolbooks for the upcoming semester, a particular shelf caught my eye. Instead of being filled with textbooks, it had multiple clothing items. On closer examination I discovered that this year we had to buy our exercise science clothes for the first time. Surprising yes, but no big deal. I approved of the change. In years ... [Read More…]
Sing Song to boast big numbers
Sing Song is a major part of ACU's spring semester, but this year's production could be the biggest in its 55-year history. Sing Song 2011, "Faves!" will feature 17 competitive acts in addition to the downstage transitional acts performed by hosts and hostesses and accompanied by the ACU Jazz Ensemble. Tom Craig, director of Sing Song, said ... [Read More…]
Civil Rights Tour to visit historic Southern sites
Students will have the opportunity to go on a Civil Rights Tour the week after finals, visiting many places that were pivotal during the Civil Rights Movement. Dr. Richard Beck, professor of psychology and department chair; Dr. David Dillman, professor of political science and Jennifer Dillman, associate professor of sociology and family studies, ... [Read More…]
Career Center hires new director
The ACU Career Center has a found a new executive director after an extensive national search. MaryEllen Olson took over the position on Jan. 10, after previous Executive Director Tim Johnston moved into the position of assistant dean of the College of Business Administration and School of Information Technology last summer. Daniel Orozco, ... [Read More…]
Country group Diamond Rio to perform at local telethon
The forty-first annual West Texas Rehabilitation Center's Telethon will air live from the Abilene Civic Center on Saturday at 7 p.m. and runs through midnight. The fundraiser will feature the popular country music group Diamond Rio. Each year the WTX Rehab telethon attempts to raise over $1 million to serve its more than 28,000 patients. Hosting ... [Read More…]
Bumper car failures wreck boyhood dreams
Barbarossa By Matthew Woodrow When I was younger, I really liked cars. I even had a bed frame that looked like a racecar. Preparing for the day, I would get to drive at high speeds, I would race around the house pell-mell, never looking where I was going. Being the awkward, gangly boy I was, I often ran into things. My mom would yell at me, ... [Read More…]
Abilene opens new dog park
Local dogs ran free as Camp Barkeley celebrated its grand opening Saturday. Camp Barkeley consists of two fenced-in areas designed for dog owners to come and unleash their pets to have fun, exercise, and socialize with other dogs. Larger dogs have two acres to run around in, while canines less than 30 pounds have one acre. Bryan and Amanda ... [Read More…]
Blessings found despite the cold
This Thanksgiving gave me ample time to think about what I was thankful for. I had to work on Black Friday at my job here in Abilene, so after a delicious Thanksgiving dinner with my Grandma, I made the drive back to the Big Country. My roommates and I discovered a couple of weeks ago as the first real cold front came in that we had a gas leak. ... [Read More…]