Over spring break I traveled to New York City. That's right, the big apple, but it wasn't all glitz and glamour. As a part of the Wildcats serving NYC group, I saw more than just Times Square and Fifth Ave. 12 of us spent six nights in the Bronx. We woke up every morning to catch subway trains or walk a few blocks. In order to buy food and other ... [Read More…]
Students will serve New York City during spring break
A group of students will spend six days in New York City serving non-profits and connecting with alumni who have needs that students can meet during spring break. Sponsored by the Office of Student Development, this second group to travel to New York City will help at the nonprofit organizations Comprehensive Development, Inc and A House on ... [Read More…]
Students should engage in local music scene
Local music scenes have a huge impact on the culture of an area. The art of music brings people closer together. The Abilene scene is one that is heavily influenced by young adults, thanks to the many high schools, colleges and universities in the area. But it does not stop there. There are several all-ages places for students to enjoy local ... [Read More…]
Department of Language and Literature offers summer study abroad in Oxford
Upper level and graduate students interested in Medieval Literature will have an opportunity to travel abroad to Oxford this summer with the Department of Language and Literature. The three-week course covers Geoffrey Chaucer's work, and students will travel the road to Canterbury, starting in London and making several stops along the ... [Read More…]
Video games hold benefits for students
Video-games are often dismissed as child's-play, it should be acknowledged that there are real benefits to engaging in virtual reality. All college students should take some time to unwind and interact with the gaming community. With ACU recently adding a competitive video-game, namely Super Smash Bros., to the list of intramural sports, ... [Read More…]
Alpha Chi sponsors its first blood drive
Honor Society Alpha Chi will be sponsoring a blood drive in the campus center living room Wed. March 2 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Everyone who donates blood will receive a free T-shirt. Every donation makes a difference and those who donate will be giving back to the Abilene community directly because the blood will go to 19 Abilene-area ... [Read More…]
Wildcats for life sponsor pro-life forum
Wildcats for Life, a pro-life organization on campus, sponsored a movie screening on Feb. 23 that also granted students one spiritual formation credit and free pizza was provided. The documentary, 3801 Lancaster: American Tragedy, told the story of Dr. Kermit Gosnell who performed late-term abortions. After the screening, there was time reserved ... [Read More…]
Honors College JUST program put on pause
The Justice Urban Studies Team, a subset of the Honors College focused on social justice and poverty, will be discontinued until the program can be rethought for future sustainability. The decision, according to a statement by the Dean of the Honors College, Dr. Jason Morris, was solely due to students' inability to commit to a year in Dallas for ... [Read More…]
Honors College sponsors evening of Hitchcock
The Honors College is hosting a special showing of Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Paramount Theatre. The Honors College has rented the entire Paramount downtown for a private event that only students, faculty and staff can attend. Honors students have been encouraged to bring as many friends as they would like, ... [Read More…]
Sing Song isn’t for everyone
I am just going to come right out and say it. I am not participating in Sing Song. As a first-year and a transfer student (it's complicated) I really just don't understand all the hype surrounding Sing Song. I transferred from a public college and so nothing prepared me for the spectacle that it is. I remember when I was visiting campus last ... [Read More…]