Only one student organization received additional funding at the semi-annual budget meeting Thursday after the Student Government Association approved its Spring 2026 budget. SGA allocated $29,600 to 64 student organizations, an increase from 59 organizations funded last semester. The university remains one of the few institutions where SGA ... [Read More…]
When coffee stops helping and starts hurting
I first started listening to heavy metal music in my junior year of high school. During my 20-minute commute, I blasted screaming vocals through my speakers, not because I loved the sound, but because I needed something strong enough to keep me awake. By then, my caffeine addiction was so intense that three energy drinks a day couldn’t keep me ... [Read More…]
ICA to lead annual Golden Gala cultural event
The Indian Culture Association will have its annual Golden Gala starting at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, inviting students, faculty, staff and the broader Abilene community to experience Indian culture. The event will feature cultural performances, authentic Indian cuisine and interactive activities that showcase Indian heritage. ICA officers said the ... [Read More…]
Learning manners from minimum wage
“Will you be using the mobile app today?” or “Order when you’re ready,” the worker says over the intercom. Maybe they even say a chipper, “Chicken, chicken, chicken, whatcha pickin’?” For you, it is probably the first time you’ve heard that phrase, but for those fast-food employees, they are starting to feel like a broken record. Then, half ... [Read More…]
Senate passes series of resolutions aimed at improving campus life, transparency
The Student Government Association passed four resolutions and one bill during its Senate meeting on Wednesday. The resolution addresses campus Wi-Fi privacy, vending machine access, Chick-fil-A rewards, building maintenance and community engagement initiatives. SGA President Tamil Adele, senior criminal justice major from Midland, said this ... [Read More…]
Stop hating on my Android, please
Let’s get one thing straight: Androids aren’t the B-list celebrities of the smartphone world. But you wouldn’t know it from the way some Apple users act – like they’re walking a red carpet while the rest of us are just trying to get through the door. Owning an iPhone has somehow turned into a personality trait. There’s this unspoken belief that ... [Read More…]
Shutdown uncertainty has students and administrators on alert
As the federal government shutdown stretches on, the American Council on Education warns that the longer it lasts, the more likely it is to affect students and universities across the country. According to ABC News, “lawmakers remain at a stalemate on finding a government funding solution to end what is now the second-longest shutdown in U.S. ... [Read More…]
Rural communities fight nursing shortage
Despite being home to three nursing programs, Abilene continues to face challenges in meeting the demand for nurses in its hospitals. This is part of a broader national issue involving a general shortage of nursing professionals. Recently, the Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing separated from Hardin-Simmons University’s nursing program, giving ... [Read More…]
SGA is making a difference
In the past two school years, ACU’s Student Government Association has quietly shaped much of campus life. From getting the Rec’s ice machine fixed to pushing for a higher on-campus minimum wage, SGA has passed nearly 80 pieces of legislation since 2023, all to make student life better. During the 2023–24 academic year alone, SGA passed 40 ... [Read More…]
Making an A is not everything
Every day before school, starting in kindergarten, my parents would tell me, “90 or above,” a daily reminder that I needed to make an A. I once joked with them that most parents tell their kids, “Have a great day at school,” or “I love you” before drop-off. So now, they say, “90 or above, and I love you.” They’ve become more understanding ... [Read More…]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- …
- 7
- Next Page »