Many students share a common complaint that there is nothing to do in Abilene. But for those interested in picking up a new recreational sport, skateboarding beckons. "Skateboarding has always been there for me and I've never said I was bored," said Johnny Thornton, who has been skating for most of his life. "Bored people are going to be bored ... [Read More…]
Alum dies in local car accident
Acar accident in Abilene claimed the life of 27-year-old ACU alum Jillian Hope Thomas early Saturday morning. Thomas was riding in the passenger seat of the 2008 Nissan Altima driven by Spencer LaBrie, 19-year-old 2011 graduate of Wylie High School, who was also killed in the accident at the intersection of South 14thand South Danville ... [Read More…]
The ACU experience on wheels
Any given school day at 11:30 a.m., the doors of Moody Coliseum swing open as thousands of students flood into the lawns of ACU. Jonathan Ardoyno, junior education major from Abilene, is typically among them, rolling through the doors in a wheelchair with a "Run Forrest Run" license plate fastened to the back. Though not technically enrolled, ... [Read More…]
Series honors women entrepreneurs
The Griggs Center for Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy welcomed April Anthony, founder of Encompass Home Health, to campus Tuesday afternoon for the final event in the fall Entrepreneur Speaker Series. "For the Entrepreneur Speaker Series we have different areas of focus for different events," said Dr. Jim Litton, director of the Griggs Center. ... [Read More…]
Keeping faithful, even in darkness
For many, the college years are when reality really hits. Serious illnesses become more real, friends get divorced, families fall apart, houses get robbed, buses crash, money gets tight and good people miss out on opportunities they deserve because of circumstances that are out of their control. More and more students will experience people they ... [Read More…]
Senior appears in first major role
Lots of scenery, lots of costumes, lots of music and a lead actress who is making her big break into theater - that is how director Adam Hester, chair of the department of theater, described "42nd Street," the homecoming musical that will hit the stage of the Abilene Civic Center this weekend. "This show has more costumes than any show, in my ... [Read More…]
Rediscovering heritage: CHARIS brings discussion of learning about Christian history to campus
Many students entering college struggle to maintain their Christian faith, according to a Barna Group study. In fact, the study said 40 to 50 percent of Christian youth group graduates fail to stick with their faith or remain connected to their religious community after graduating high school. Approximately 40 percent have a hard time finding a ... [Read More…]
Voter priorities need changing
There are many factors that go into picking a favorite candidate for presidency - or at least there should be. For some it's as simple as picking a donkey or an elephant. For others that invest more time learning about the candidates and their stances, there is more consideration involved. However, there may need to be some rearranging on the ... [Read More…]
Return to Medina brings healing
Last weekend, a group of about thirty students from the Department of Agriculture completed a mission trip to the Medina Childrens' Home, the same trip that ended in a life-changing bus accident last year. Anna Ciufo, sophomore animal science major from the Woodlands, was involved in last year's accident and suffered several injuries. This was ... [Read More…]
My whole life is, or at least was it was, on my computer
If my life is on my computer, then this weekend I guess you could say I lost my life. Since my external hard drive was already filled to capacity and my laptop had a broken disk drive, I had been unable to back up my files for months (backing up regularly is good practice, by the way, if you don't already do it). So, when I downloaded a virus that ... [Read More…]
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