University administrators are facing new challenges as they continue to take preventative measures against COVID-19, the new coronavirus. While epidemics in the past have affected Abilene and the university, they have never resulted in the closure of the Abilene campus in the modern era. The Spanish influenza outbreak of 1918 and the polio ... [Read More…]
Becoming Evergreen: Students gain followings on Spotify and release new album
Weston and the Evergreen, a student-led band, released their first album Jan. 24 and have gained thousands of monthly listeners on Spotify. “Because of what we have in God’s love through Christ, we can remain in a state of being Evergreen,” Weston Weast said. “That is the idea behind Weston and the Evergreen. It’s me in a state of righteousness ... [Read More…]
Frats use magic to end 38-year drought
Mens social club, Frater Sodalis, won its first Sing Song since 1982 on Saturday. This marks their seventh overall win in the men’s division of Sing Song. Past wins include 1964, ‘69, ‘72, ‘74, ‘77 and ‘82. Aside from placing third under Pi Kappa and Galaxy in the vocals category, the men of Frater Sodalis placed first in set/props, costumes, ... [Read More…]
Staff, faculty take the LEAP to promote higher education for student success
The LEAP Texas program “is a collaborative of higher education institutions with the capacity to reach more than 600,000 students,” the LEAP Texas website said. The program prides itself on not being controlled by a particular institution or party, but rather it is a partnership of institutions “with common issues and shared purpose.” “The ... [Read More…]
Seniors cleared for take off: A joke between Travis Mack and Sloan Polvado turned into a reality onstage
Sing Song act directors Travis Mack and Sloan Polvado decided to turn a joke into reality when they took on the job of directing the Senior Pilots. Polvado and Mack have been involved in a Sing Song act each year, though neither of them admit to musical experience. For their first introduction to Sing Song, they were put in the same ... [Read More…]
Young and Successful: Emerald Cassidy’s recognition in Abilene’s “Top 20 Under 40”
Emerald Cassidy, director of public relations, was recognized as one of Abilene’s “Top 20 Under 40.” Partnering with Abilene Reporter News, Abilene Young Professionals, a sub-group to the Abilene Chamber of Commerce, recognize 20 citizens of Abilene by “Honoring local business leaders under the age of 40 who are excelling in their career field,” ... [Read More…]
Wright contributes success back to her family
Senior guard Breanna Wright has been shining on the basketball court for quite some time here at ACU, and she’s continuing to do the same during her senior season. She joined the team for the 2016-2017 season and was immediately a key player for the team as she appeared in 32 games and started 31. Wright has been playing the game of ... [Read More…]
State rep returns to school: Susan King decided to take a break from politics to study theology and social work
After serving five terms as a member of the House of Representatives for the state of Texas, Susan King has returned to Abilene to go back to school. “When I got out of the Legislature, I thought, ‘You know, I’ve always wanted to go back to school so I’m going to do it,’” said King, who worked as a nurse for over 35 years before being elected to ... [Read More…]
Obituary: Mattox’s kind and caring spirit lives on
Christian Mattox, recent student and kinesiology major from San Antonio, passed Wednesday after a motor vehicle accident in San Antonio. Mattox, 22, was a member of Gamma Sigma Phi men's social club. The Registrar's Office was notified about two weeks prior that Mattox would not be returning to ACU for the spring. Mattox was born on August ... [Read More…]
Golding’s rise to prominence that was nearly cut short
Men’s basketball Head Coach Joe Golding made a name for himself last March after the program’s first-ever Southland Conference Championship and an NCAA Tournament berth. But his journey to ACU was one that was almost cut short years before playing Kentucky in 2019’s March Madness. “I’m really fortunate that the administration here stuck with me ... [Read More…]
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