By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor What is 650 feet long and can be found in Sherrod Park? Hole five at the new Wildcat Disc Golf Course. Not only does ACU have the bragging rights to the longest disc golf hole in Abilene, it also has a one-of-a-kind course created by disc golf professional and world champion, Jay Reading. Reading, who attended the ... [Read More…]
Life’s problems require unorthodox thinking
By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor Some president famously once said, "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." Well, my fellow Wildcats, after months of pontificating and weeks of scouring through dictionaries to find out what the word pontificating even means, here are some options that will hopefully do ... [Read More…]
Online poll discloses uneasiness with core
By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor Dr. Brent Reeves, chair of the Faculty Senate sent out an e-mail two weeks ago asking a hypothetical question to ACU's faculty: Would you fund the new curriculum with your retirement? Eighty percent of those who participated in the survey responded with no. The survey sent to faculty members was not meant to ... [Read More…]
Rocketboys return to play ACU show
By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor After a one-month hiatus, The Rocketboys landed in Abilene once again to perform at their alma mater and showcase some new songs. The stage was set outside of the Hunter Welcome Center as prospective and current students walked around with multi-colored lips courtesy of Cajun Cones, and people found their desired ... [Read More…]
Students receive recognition for academic accolades
By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor Students this year are being recognized for their collegiate achievements, and some do not even realize it. "I received what?" was a common reaction for students who opened envelopes addressed to them that contained certificates congratulating them on their acceptance to Who's Who Among Students in American ... [Read More…]
Students rope awards, good time at annual school-wide rodeo
By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor Tyler Allen might have resembled a rodeo veteran with his work gloves and dusty boots, but he actually was a rodeo rookie. Allen, sophomore chemistry major from San Antonio, played the cowboy role with numerous other students Tuesday at the ACU Rodeo. For many students the annual ACU Rodeo is an opportunity to ... [Read More…]
Clubs dress up spring formals
By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor Dollars, dresses and the date season are here for the next few weeks with the arrival of an ACU tradition: social club formals. This year half the social clubs are traveling to places outside of Abilene, while the others plan to stay in town. The women's social club Sigma Theta Chi was the first social club to ... [Read More…]
SA passes resolution opposing ad policy
By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor During Wednesday's meeting, the Students' Association Congress passed a resolution addressing the university's advertisement policy and announced New York Times' best selling author Donald Miller will be a keynote speaker at next year's Summit. SA Congress approved a resolution that states students should be ... [Read More…]
Filmmakers discuss issues with students
By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor As John Marks and Craig Detweiler sat in front of the Campus Center for their book signing, Detweiler pulled out a bag of chips to complement his Quizno's sandwich. Before Detweiler had a chance to take a bite, his longtime friend and former college roommate John Marks fired off a question, "Do you really think ... [Read More…]
Tuition to jump 7 percent in ’09-10
By Tanner Anderson, Page Editor Read Comments The university has raised tuition since the 1990-91 school year, and that pattern will continue for the 2009 fall semester. For the past four years, the tuition has increased by 7 percent, and students will see another 7 percent increase for the 2009 fall semester, paying about $640 per hour, which ... [Read More…]