Sing Song 2021 will take place at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Abilene this weekend. All acts will be judged on just three categories: vocals, entertainment and costumes. The Optimists' overall predictions are listed below. Fraternities First Place: Frater Sodalis These Appalachian mountain men are "swimming across the river" ... [Read More…]
Sing Song judges chosen differently due to the pandemic
Student directors for Sing Song chose judges this year in a different way due to the pandemic. The directors were in charge of creating a mixed bag with a limited number of seats in the Paramount Theatre. This year, the student directors were concerned about traveling and keeping ACU's community COVID-19 safe. Through a forum sent out to ... [Read More…]
Brette Tanner named new men’s basketball head coach
Associate head coach Brette Tanner was promoted to be the next head coach at ACU during a press conference Wednesday after Joe Golding accepted a new head coaching job at UTEP. Tanner will be the 17th head coach in program history. “I’m humbled and honored to be the next head coach of Abilene Christian basketball and to continue leading this ... [Read More…]
Golding expected to leave ACU for new coaching job at UTEP
Head coach Joe Golding is expected to leave ACU for a new head coach position at UTEP. Golding was ACU's head coach for 10 seasons and led the team during its transition to Div. I. After his first seven seasons as head coach, his combined record was 87-121. However, the last three seasons, Golding and the Wildcats were a combined 71-23, ... [Read More…]
May outdoor commencement encouraging masks, social distancing
The university will honor fall 2020 and spring 2021 graduates at Wildcat Stadium for the commencement ceremonies May 7-8, but it will look different than in year's past due to COVID-19 regulations. Dr. Eric Gumm, registrar and director of the first-year program and academic development, said it's a relief to have a slow return to normal that ... [Read More…]
Abilene hosting vaccination clinics for community
The Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District has been scheduling vaccination clinics for community members 16-years-old and older at various locations in the city. Upcoming clinics include the following: Tuesday, April 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Abilene Convention Center (Pfizer vaccine administered) Wednesday, April 14 ... [Read More…]
ACU lifting mask requirement, not requiring vaccinations in fall semester
The university will drop its mask mandate inside campus buildings and classrooms for the fall semester and resume large Chapel gatherings. ACU plans to keep its COVID-19 protocols in place throughout the summer, including face mask requirements inside and social-distanced classrooms. "Over this last year, ACU has demonstrated its ability to ... [Read More…]
FilmFest to hit the screen Friday at the Beauchamp
The 17th annual FilmFest Gala, organized by the Learning Studio will take place at 8 p.m. Friday at the Beauchamp Amphitheater. Melissa Henderson, director of this year's short film festival, has worked with FilmFest and the Learning Studio since 2015 and said preparation for FilmFest has been a far different experience during the COVID-19 ... [Read More…]
Jones, Denton run unopposed for SGA office
Annual elections for Student Government Association President and Vice President started this week, the second year with two candidates running unopposed. Candidates Bekah Jones and Boone Denton, running for President and Vice President respectively, have both been previously involved with SGA and have shaped a campaign geared towards ... [Read More…]
Virtual teacher fair opens registration for education prospects
The Career Centers' virtual teacher fair is now open for registration for anyone who wants a future in education. There will be 67 school districts attending this fair for students to explore. “With everyone's schedules being so different,” said Jill Fortson, director of the Career Center. “we switched to this Vimeo showcase because it gives a ... [Read More…]
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