On Thursday night, the ACU Department of Theatre premiered its final production of the academic year. The Pirates of Penzance, directed by Kari Hatfield, assistant professor of theatre, weaves a tale of tender-hearted pirates, an incompetent police force, a major general, a bustling group of sisters and a young man trying to find his place among ... [Read More…]
The Shinnery Review showcases rising band
The Shinnery Review sponsored a free concert featuring Seryn, Paste Magazine's No. 1 band from the South By Southwest music festival at Monks on Tuesday. Tanner Hadfield, senior English major from Abilene; David McMichael, senior English major from Abilene and Bethany Bradshaw, senior English major from Henderson, co-chaired The Shinnery Review ... [Read More…]
Panoramic: Brown Library
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Stages of Life: Justin Beiber movie showcases ‘Somebody to Love’
I'll admit it. I am a Belieber. My friends look the other way as I thoroughly enjoy his addicting music. However, while I will occasionally pull up a Justin Bieber song on YouTube, I had no interest in seeing 105 minutes of the young pop star in 3-D. At least, not until I read a surprisingly positive review that claimed the documentary was better ... [Read More…]
Hungry, Mother releases EP on vinyl
One of Abilene's latest local bands, Hungry, Mother, releases their first EP this week. Rather than burning its music onto blank CDs, the band decided to have its album pressed into vinyl. Hardin Simmons student Walker Lyle is the founding member of Hungry, Mother and said it was a collaborative decision to put the EP on vinyl. "We wanted to ... [Read More…]
Hosts and hostesses prepare to wow
ACU's biggest week of the year is in full swing with six select students crooning at the heart of it all. While the student body has been rehearsing their club and class acts, this year's Sing Song hosts and hostesses also have been at work for the past three months, preparing to perform before and after acts at this year's production. "We ... [Read More…]
Examining Eurydice
Eurydice's captivating dialogue and eerie ambiance will provide an evening of entertainment and inevitable discussion. Based on the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, the performance explores themes of memory, love and death. This version tells the story from Eurydice's point of view as she dies and her lover, Orpheus, travels to Hell rescue her. ... [Read More…]
Monks kicks off its spring season
Monks Coffee Shop was filled to the brim with ACU students and Abilene locals Saturday, ready for a free concert by The Light Parade, composed of ACU alumni Alex Howard and Kara Dubose, joined for the show by Panther City Band and Blinded By Bears. A crowd of people gathered outside of the Monks' storefront, grabbing some fresh air as people ... [Read More…]
App of the week: Hey Tell
HeyTell is a cross platform app that enables its users to send and receive voice messages. Each message uses the same amount of data as an e-mail. The app enables push notifications, so it can be used just as quickly and easily as text messaging. It works with both 3G and WiFi and requires no registration. Users can choose to share their location ... [Read More…]
Six films to see before Oscar night
The Social Network Nominated for: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Original Score, Best Sound Mixing Most likely to win: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score The Social Network is a riveting film about friendship, betrayal and power that ... [Read More…]