By Sondra Rodriguez, Student Reporter Some students no longer worry about rationing their weekly meal plans; instead, they sneak into the "World Famous Bean" for free. Mary Bowman, supervisor of the Bean, said this has been a problem since 1997, and she has seen it more this year because of the remodeling that took place during the summer. ... [Read More…]
ACU community expects more from staff
By Sondra Rodriguez, Student Reporter The new broadcast and publishing capabilities of the JMC Network Student Media News Lab will improve the final product for readers on and off campus. The newsroom is equipped with all new computers for video editing, page designing and publishing news, said Cade White, instructor of journalism and mass ... [Read More…]
Students donate blood for Gustav victims
By Sondra Rodriguez, Student Reporter A blood donor loses about one pint of blood per donation, and each donation can save three lives. ACU students donated a total 75 pints of blood, providing medical help for about 300 victims of Hurricane Gustav Sept. 12 and 13 in the Teague Special Events Center. Four times that amount was expected, but ... [Read More…]
Students suggest co-ed swim team
By Sondra Rodriguez, Student Reporter To Travis Moore and David Vanderpool, Gibson Health and P.E. Center has all it needs for a swim team-a six-lane, 25-yard swimming pool. All it is missing is the swim team itself. Moore and Vanderpool hope to fix one by starting a co-ed swim team to compete against other NCAA Division II schools by the 2009 ... [Read More…]
Swing Cats slated to swing dance at weekend workshop
By Sondra Rodriguez, Student Reporter Swing Cats, ACU's swing dance club, continues to grow through weekly practices, community performances, weekend trips and member dedication. The club's mission is to promote and sustain interest in pre-1950 U.S. social swing dance culture, including music, dress and period-accurate dance styles, according to ... [Read More…]
Groups make meal possible for some
By Sondra Rodriguez, Student Reporter The Service Action Leadership Team (SALT) and the Volunteer Service Learning Center are preparing for the annual Thanksgiving Meal Project, an event where students and faculty donate money and time to provide families in Abilene with a Thanksgiving dinner. Thanksgiving meals are provided by the food bank of ... [Read More…]
Math club aims to make math fun, serves local kids
By Sondra Rodriguez, Student Reporter Mu Sigma, ACU's math club, is spreading their gift of math around Abilene by offering free tutoring to local Abilene Schools as a service project. Last Friday, the first service project was conducted. The project involved going to Abilene High School and tutoring during a study hall. Mu Sigma members hope to ... [Read More…]
Worldwide Witness offers summer missions internships
By Sondra Rodriguez, Student Reporter Worldwide Witness presents students with the opportunity to experience global mission work and to see God in new ways through summer internships. The program is led by Gary Green, missions coordinator, and Wimon Walker, professor of missions and Bible. Students are sent anywhere from Denver, Colo., to Zagreb, ... [Read More…]
TKG and DGP drop out of parade participation
By Sondra Rodriguez, Student Reporter The Homecoming parade will not feature a joint club float for women's clubs Tri Kappa Gamma and Delta Gamma Phi, as originally planned. Although production had not begun, financial plans and themes were established for the float. Ann Varner, adviser for TKG and ACU staff member in student financial services, ... [Read More…]
Opera workshop debunks stereotypes
By Sondra Rodriguez, Student Reporter Not many classes encourage students to lie on the floor and figure out the best way to relax their backs or actually force them to stop and rest during the day. However, when it comes to the Opera Workshop at ACU, such practices are promoted in order to teach and guide the finest opera performers ... [Read More…]
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