From the day he was born, freshman Cody Huson had baseball in his blood. His father, Jeff Huson, played for nine teams over the course of his 12-year MLB career, and now, Cody is looking to make a name for himself at ACU in the sport his father passed on to him. Cody was born in Arlington in 1995, the city where his father played the longest as ... [Read More…]
De su propio voluntad
While many seniors are scrambling to figure out summer plans, Katie Cranfill has already planned out the next five to 10 years of her life. Although she can't pinpoint the exact responsibilities she'll have, Cranfill, Spanish major from Copperas Cove, she'll spend that time doing long-term mission work in the central highlands of Peru. There, ... [Read More…]
The Broken Arrow Battery: Copeland, Mason bring strong bond to baseball
Not many can say they've grown up with their best friend and gone on to play collegiate baseball with them. From T-ball to Div. I baseball, Alex Copeland and Aaron Mason have had the privilege Now juniors, Alex and Aaron play on the ACU baseball team together and joined the team for the first time this season. They also played on the same team ... [Read More…]
Students deliver intentional care on Guatemala mission trip
This year, a wide array of students went to Suchitepequez, Guatemala, to provide medical care and provide quality healthcare to its citizens. Every month, students and health professionals travel to West Guatemala with Health Talents International to carry out mobile medical and dental clinics. ACU has partnered with organization and regularly ... [Read More…]
Mary’s Paleteria: Ice pop culture
Mary's Paleteria is a splash of color to anyone traveling down the bleak South Treadaway Boulevard. Between an abandoned gas station and a gravel road, Mary's bright pennant flags and painted tropical murals can't be ignored. Mary's is the only paleteria in Abilene, serving a variety of Mexican inspired delights, including paletas. A paleta is a ... [Read More…]
Local music store serves as vessel for music and community in Abilene
For three years, The Record Guys has been off of Leggett and South 7th. The music shop sits on the corner with a big red text banner and the words "Records, tapes, record players." The shop is stocked with piles and stacks of organized vinyl records and cassette tapes, an ode to the history of music. Old fashioned bar lights hang from the ceiling ... [Read More…]
First exchange student in Japan returns
Though born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Ann Rachel Katagiri was mostly a stranger to the United States until the age of 14. At 6 months old, she moved to Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, near Tokyo. She had family in Texas, her mother's home, whom she visited every two years. But it wouldn't prepare her for her unexpected move to the South to attend ... [Read More…]
Singular Success: Tournament wins propel Reed to conference honor
Brittney Reed, the lone and leading senior for the women's tennis team, was selected as the Southland Conference's Women's Tennis Player of the Week. Reed is the second Wildcat to win the award in three weeks after her total 4-0 victories in singles and doubles after matches against Prairie View A&M University and Trinity University. This is ... [Read More…]
The Final Act: George writes one last Sing Song arrangement
On Saturday night, Lydia Miranda will stand side by side with her Alpha Kai Omega sisters ready to take the Sing Song stage one last time. The girls will anxiously chatter as they prepare to take their place and perform the act they all know by heart. They will anticipate the moment the curtain rises, but no one will be as nervous as ... [Read More…]
Going the Distance: García Muñoz steps up for cross country
Diana García Muñoz stepped up her performance this season after experiencing defeat for the first time. Muñoz was competing in the 3,000-meter race at the Red Raider Invitational in Lubbock when she performed below expectations. "Watching one girl pass by after another was horrible," Muñoz said. "I had never had so many girls pass me in a ... [Read More…]
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