The 120th school year will officially begin with the traditional Opening Assembly in Moody Coliseum on Monday. This year, the annual flag ceremony will feature more than 100 flags representing the countries, U.S. states and territories of students and faculty. This year’s featured speaker will be Mike Cope, who is the director of ministry ... [Read More…]
Love is in the air, in Moody and on the Lunsford Trail
As the sun sets across the Lunsford Trail, campus couples come out for their nightly walks. Whether it is a first date, a weekly walk or a recurring venture for a married couple, the Luns has become a popular date spot on campus for all relationship stages. “On one Luns lap, I think I see about five or six couples,” said Lillie Richardson, ... [Read More…]
Mr. ACU, Miss ACU honored at send-off
Grant Perkins and Athena Triantopoulos were voted Mr. ACU and Miss ACU before the Senior Candlelight Send-off on Sunday. The Student Government Association honors one man and one woman each year with this award, which recognizes seniors who represent ACU’s mission during their time as students. “The point of it is to recognize exceptional ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Seniors reflect and worship during Candlelight Send-off
Spring graduates gathered for a traditional candlelight send-off at Beauchamp Amphitheatre on Sunday night. The ACU community joined seniors in worship and reflection as faculty and staff offered prayers and encouragement. Bible professor Beth Ann Fisher opened the evening with a prayer, and psychology professor Rachael Riley delivered the ... [Read More…]
University plans to avoid immediate impact of tariffs on campus construction
Recent tariffs on imported goods have added a layer of complexity to ongoing and future construction efforts. However, according to Kevin Campbell, senior vice president of operations, the university has avoided increased construction costs through strategic timing and planning. “For the most part, we've been able to avoid the majority of the ... [Read More…]
Dry Erase supplies marked up after SGA Senate meeting
The Student Government Association passed three new pieces of legislation on Wednesday and is working to enhance student life. Langley Smith, senior political science major from Murrieta, California, presented a resolution to petition the ACU administration to reduce the cost of study abroad programs. The goal of this resolution is to start a ... [Read More…]
Student body elects Adele, Whisenhunt as SGA president, vice president for 2025-26 school year
Student Government Association results are in: Tamil Adele was officially elected student body president with 91.1% of the votes. Zeke Whisenhunt was elected vice president with 91.7% of the votes. Adele, junior criminal justice major from Midland, shared her thoughts on the election and her goals for the upcoming term. "I'm feeling extremely ... [Read More…]
Adele, Whisenhunt campaign for executive leadership
The Student Government Association conducted elections for executive leadership from Tuesday to Thursday, with Tamil Adele and Zeke Whisenhunt running unopposed for president and vice president. SGA had organized a Q&A session March 19, for the new executive branch candidates. The session was live-streamed on SGA’s Instagram and open to all ... [Read More…]
Two excel at Battle of Flowers oratory competition
Jacqueline Garcia Torres, junior information systems major from Abilene, and Jane Anne Carroll, senior history major from Abilene, excelled in the 100th annual Battle of Flowers Oratorical Competition. Garcia Torres placed first, and Carroll placed third with their speeches on various aspects of Texas history. Their victory marks the fourth year ... [Read More…]
Junior wins Love Poetry Contest
Logan McSorley, junior psychology major from Austin, won the annual Love Poetry Contest with a poem written in high school from the perspective of a friend. McSorley began writing during the COVID-19 lockdown as an emotional outlet and said poetry is therapeutic for her. She enjoys writing from other people’s perspectives and how others make her ... [Read More…]