To some, sports is just the game, a way to blow off steam or forget about the stress of daily life. To others, sports is life, something individuals pour their blood, sweat and tears into to be great or fulfilled. But for six Wildcats, sports is family – literally. Starting this fall, three sets of twins are playing on the various Wildcat ... [Read More…]
Powell cultivates a career of curiosity, chemistry
Those who study English and want to study Edgar Allen Poe, will read his works, Dr. Cynthia Powell said, and those who study art and want to study Picasso, will look at what he painted. “In my class, you get to study what God has made,” Powell said, as a professor in the chemistry and biochemistry. “We are studying God’s handiwork and that ... [Read More…]
The call back home: How Ted Matthews helped rescue Anson General Hospital
Retirement ironically proved short-lived for 69-year-old Ted Matthews. Just eight months into retirement, he received a call from Pete Klein, an Anson General board member and good friend, asking whether he would come back to help the struggling hospital. Matthews said he didn't think twice, answering, “How could I say no to my home ... [Read More…]
Wildcat Wranglers lasso new team spirit, reignite athletic pride
A newly formed group is making noise - and planning to bring the spirit - to campus sporting events. The Wildcat Wranglers are a group of students who describe themselves as “just a group of students who really enjoy being loud and obnoxious.” “We’re going to bring the energy to sports events, and we want everybody to join us,” said Keenan ... [Read More…]
‘Shrek: The Musical’ stomps into Homecoming, bringing big laughs, bigger heart
The Department of Theatre will perform its Homecoming show, Shrek: The Musical, in the Boone Family Theatre, running from Oct. 30 through Nov. 2. The story follows Shrek, an ogre whose quiet life is disrupted when a group of fairy-tale creatures shows up in his swamp. To get his home back, he goes on a mission to rescue Princess Fiona, who has her ... [Read More…]
Sarah Thompson’s path to graphic design
Sarah Thompson, senior graphic design major, grew up in Hawaii, where beauty was all around her asking to be framed. She used passed-down digital cameras for years before saving up and purchasing a Canon Rebel T6, her first piece of legitimate equipment. Homeschooled, Thompson had time to explore nature and sought out tropical birds to ... [Read More…]
Monarch butterflies rest in Abilene, prepare to go where they’ve never been
Monarch butterflies typically live a short two- to five-week lifespan — unless, that is, they’re flying to Mexico or California; then the 2,000-mile journey fuels their tiny bodies to sail the blue skies up to nine months longer. The North American monarch butterflies that float and flutter through Abilene in late September and early October are ... [Read More…]
FCA, ACU athletes lead annual Fields of Faith event
On Wednesday night, Wildcat Stadium was lit up, with plenty of people in the stands. But in fact, there was no football game taking place. Instead, it was a community worship experience that catered to the youth. Thousands of students, families and youth groups filled the stands at the Fields of Faith event, sponsored by the Abilene Fellowship ... [Read More…]
Honoring Dr. Orneita Burton’s life, legacy
Dr. Orneita Burton, professor of management sciences, passed away last Sunday, leaving behind a legacy of intentional service and leadership in education that inspired those around her. Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, sent out an email the day after, informing staff, faculty and students of her passing. All flags on campus ... [Read More…]
Phil is finally found: Dr. Schubert joins the gram
Dr. Phil Schubert has “finally given in” and joined the Instagram community, creating his first account ever in August. Schubert, president of ACU, concluded his debut caption with a shout-out to his very own fan page, @finding_phil_. “I think it's because I'm just kind of getting old, and people wore me down,” Schubert said. “They’ve been ... [Read More…]
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