Last week, the university welcomed its largest freshman class in nearly a decade. Here are the stories for some of the new faces seen on campus. Kylie Wilkins Elementary Education Temecula, California “I’ve been playing soccer for 13 years,” said Kylie Wilkins. She began the sport at just 5 years old and went on to become a ... [Read More…]
Campus community impacted by July flooding
At around 5 a.m. Dr. Kyle Tippens awoke to the power turning off in the house. His noise machine went silent and his fan slowed to a stop. Outside, thunder crashed and rain battered the window. On the morning of July 4, he missed the alerts on his phone warning him of the flooding happening just a few hundred feet from his house. “I called the ... [Read More…]
April is over, but sexual assault awareness is not
In the corner of the first floor of McKinzie Hall, Sherita Nickerson sits across from people every day, trying to empower people who feel helpless. But not everyone who walks into her office has an ignited passion for justice. In fact, almost 90% look at her and say they just want it to go away. But Nickerson said sexual assault cannot just go ... [Read More…]
Women’s golf drives for success despite young mid-major status
Rob Bennett had been coaching golf at ACU for three seasons before getting the opportunity of a lifetime: coaching at a Power Four program. Bennett became an assistant coach for the University of Louisville for the 2021-22 season. With high-end facilities, big-name sponsors and increasingly competitive golf, the big school appeal was ... [Read More…]
Love is in the air, in Moody and on the Lunsford Trail
As the sun sets across the Lunsford Trail, campus couples come out for their nightly walks. Whether it is a first date, a weekly walk or a recurring venture for a married couple, the Luns has become a popular date spot on campus for all relationship stages. “On one Luns lap, I think I see about five or six couples,” said Lillie Richardson, ... [Read More…]
The boy who cried fire alarm: Students become apathetic to evacuation expectation
From nighttime cookie dough cravings to early morning curling iron sessions, nothing is safe from the wrathful screech of a dorm fire alarm. Providing more sleep deprivation than safety precaution, the fire alarm system may have lost its credibility throughout the residence halls. ACU values the on-campus community and requires students to ... [Read More…]
Mullens’s 3D idea fueled by his own experience
Wes Mullens never imagined a fly-fishing problem would give birth to a business idea — or maybe he did because as Mullens puts it, the idea was “just the tip of the iceberg.” This example is due to a recent trip, but Mullens has gone through many other problems like being born with a disability. Mullens, a junior business management major ... [Read More…]
Learning to Walk Again: McCabe-Gossett continues journey back from neurological disorder
In the fall of 2024, Jasmine McCabe-Gossett began noticing mild neuropathy in her hands and feet. It quickly progressed to “one of the most profound cases of neuropathy” her doctor had seen, she said. After begging the doctors to refer her to a neurologist, EMG Nerve Conduction Testing was completed, and the results were so alarming that doctors ... [Read More…]
Host, hostesses prepare for annual production
As Sing Song weekend dances closer, clubs, classes and production teams work to perfect their acts. Sing Song is one of ACU’s most cherished traditions. Hosts and hostesses have been a part of the show since the early 60s and play a big role today. They are responsible for entertainment as the upstage is rotating. Courtney McGaha has been the ... [Read More…]
Finding the best eats in the ‘325’
Each spring, events including Sing Song and graduation bring a campus full of visitors to ACU, and lots of those families and friends spread out to share good meals all over Abilene. To help with that decision about where to eat, students from the Media Writing course also spread out, gathering the following list of culinary possibilities. We ... [Read More…]
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