Gov. Greg Abbott visited Abilene at Front Porch Coffee Shop to engage with voters Oct. 31 in the lead up to elections. He was introduced by Stan Lambert, House 71 Representative, who is up for re-election this month and responsible for the governor's campaign stop in Abilene. Lambert introduced Gov. Abbott to the attendees. "Our governor is ... [Read More…]
First FilmFest24 event held on Halloween night
FilmFest hosted a new event this year based around a 24-hour film competition. The contest gave student filmmakers 24 hours to produce a project in a day to be viewed by the public. The event, which sought to garner more student involvement, served as a compact version of the annual FilmFest. Katie Maxwell, director of FilmFest, said this ... [Read More…]
Beto O’Rourke makes fifth visit to Abilene during campaign tour
Gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke made one of his final campaign appearances in Abilene on Oct. 21. Members of the Abilene community gathered by Frontier Texas to show support and gain insight on the potential governor. Linda Goolsbee, House District 71 representative candidate, introduced O'Rourke with a shared concern for critical ... [Read More…]
Students plan to cast their vote for midterm elections
As Texas midterm elections are coming up, students have been getting involved with voter registration and deciding who will be their election candidate. In September, there was a voting booth placed in the campus center. Through the Student Government Association, this booth has given students a place to register to vote. Tamil Kayode-adele, ... [Read More…]
A woman of many titles: Jalen Garza
Jalen Garza is a woman of many titles. Last weekend she received another one to add to her already full repertoire: ACU's 2022 Homecoming Queen. Jalen, a senior youth and family ministry major from Helotes, spends her average week leading sorority meetings as the president of Delta Theta, tending to her duties as a senator for the Student ... [Read More…]
New Greek Life schedule affects Homecoming traditions
In past years, the responsibility of Homecoming floats, parade participation and other traditions have fallen into the hands of prospective members. But recent Greek Life changes means Homecoming for sororities and fraternities is looking different. The move to spring rushing and joining happened last year to include freshmen in the ... [Read More…]
Omelets with love: Tammy Gonzalez
“Oh, that Tammy, I love her.” That’s the usual response when students are asked about the Bean’s “omelet lady,” and she loves them right back. Tammy Gonzalez started creating warm hearts by filling tummies as an 8-year-old growing up in California. There she would enjoy impromptu beach adventures with her family and friends, where she ... [Read More…]
Homecoming Court selection process undergoes changes
Homecoming Court selection will now have a more intricate process. Instead of relying on student votes alone, after nominations, a faculty panel now picks the final court selection and the student body chooses from their selection. April Young, senior alumni and university relations officer, started working on changing the process last year and ... [Read More…]
Freshman Follies returns to Moody
Mabee and 3rd floor Bullock hall brought home the first place banner for their groups in this years Freshman Follies. The annual lip-syncing competition took place in its original home, Moody Coliseum for the first time in two years Friday and Saturday during Family Weekend. For the show, freshman students compete with their respective halls ... [Read More…]
Residence Life introduces new leadership and changes
Residence Life is undergoing multiple changes this semester including organizational shifts and an early round of Senior Resident Advisor applications. Shannon Kaczmarek, dean of community and wellness, said the promotions happened due to student life changes. "Student life has gone through some structural changes and oriental changes so back ... [Read More…]