Both the men's and women's cross country teams finished in 2nd place at the Great Alaska Stampede in Anchorage on Saturday. Micah Chelimo, University of Alaska at Anchorage student, captured the men's individual title with a time of 15:18.60, followed by ACU's Cleophas Tanui in 2nd place with a time of 15:44.90. UAA runners finished in 3rd and 4th ... [Read More…]
Video: The Sound of the Defense
Tanner Knauth takes a close look at Senior Saftey Tony Harp, and how is is becoming the heart of the Wildcat defense. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hmx8G522N7Q Video/Editing by Tanner Knauth ... [Read More…]
The Sound of the Defense
Tanner Knauth takes a close look at Senior Saftey Tony Harp, and how is is becoming the heart of the Wildcat defense. Video/Editing by Tanner Knauth ... [Read More…]
Offense leads ACU past Dallas Baptist
The Wildcat offense has found their feet again, winning 3-1 in the match against Dallas Baptist University on Thursday. Neither team scored in the first half, but ACU came alive in the second half when junior Lyndsey Womack scored a goal just before the 63rd minute. Junior Katie Miller was credited with an assist on the play. Courtney Wilson ... [Read More…]
Wildcats enjoy winning weekend
The Wildcat women's soccer team upset the 14th-ranked Central Missouri Jennies in their season opener Friday. This was the first win in the short history of Wildcat soccer over a nationally ranked opponent. Julie Coppedge scored the lone goal that propelled ACU to victory. Goalie Crissy Lawson had seven saves, shutting out the Jennies. The ... [Read More…]
Wildcats tested early
The Wildcats face a tough University of Central Missouri team as both schools launch their seasons Friday at 5 p.m. on the Wildcat soccer field. Central Missouri is coming off back-to-back MIAA Conference championships and are favored to win a third straight title in 2009. The Jennies return nine players from last year's squad, including four ... [Read More…]
New faculty demonstrate character, credentials
For Billie McConnell, Shan Martinez and Dr. Rebecca Hunter, working at ACU is like coming home. They are among twenty new faculty members hired by ACU this semester, ten of whom are alumni. Suzanne Allmon, associate vice president for Human Resources, said the university is glad ACU alumni want to return to teach, but legacy is not enough to get ... [Read More…]
Quarter system offers alternative schedule
By Tanner Knauth, Page Editor This semester has been a grueling 15 weeks, but now students can see a light at the end of the finals week tunnel. The semester is a marathon, but what if you are a sprinter? This summer, ACU will offer shorter summer sessions. Instead of the traditional five-week summer sessions, students now can take three-week ... [Read More…]
SA Congress’ effectiveness requires student input
By Tanner Knauth, Page Editor Read Comments The votes have been cast, and the student body has new leadership for the Students' Association Congress. But now what? Next year's Congress has, admittedly, the undesirable task of following a student government marked by controversy. The closed meetings and impeachment have been well chronicled, ... [Read More…]
Tuition hike necessitates administrative transparency
By Tanner Knauth, Page Editor ACU has decided to raise tuition, a trend since the 1990-91 school year, to $630 an hour. I do not begrudge ACU for raising tuition; it is simply the price of doing business. However, in light of today's economy, I am more interested in what exactly my money is getting me. ACU needs to be completely transparent on ... [Read More…]