Sing Song is a time-honored tradition in ACU's history. The show has been around since 1956 and brings in hundreds, if not thousands, of prospective students, distinguished alumni and family members. The yearly influx of campus guests creates issues with parking on campus, though. The combination of an influx of students, construction and a ... [Read More…]
Campus Court bids farewell to 40-year florist
After 40 years of candy baskets, floral arrangements, weddings and mums, Bitsy's Flowers is finally moving off Campus Court. Bitsy Gregory, the owner, closed the doors in May of 2013, but didn't sell the property until last Friday. It may have been two years coming, but Bitsy finally handed over her keys and left for good. She did not release ... [Read More…]
Sing Song “On the Town” timelapse
Optimist photographer Lydia Lawson provides a close look at Sing Song 2016 through a timelapse of the program. ... [Read More…]
Zeta Rho, Sub T-16 sit out 60th Sing Song
Although many clubs will be dawning the classic red and black face paint and glitter-covered costumes, the women of Zeta Rho and the men of Sub T-16 will be absent from this year's show. This will be the first time in three years Zeta Rho will not participate in Sing Song. Mark Jackson, assistant director of student organizations and programs, ... [Read More…]
Sing Song co-chairs show what goes on behind the curtain
The 60th annual Sing Song event has been in the planning process for months, but this weekend all of the hard work will pay off. This year's Sing Song co-chairs give a behind the scenes look at what goes into a show of this caliber. Video/editing by Aaron Pokluda ... [Read More…]
Sing Song hosts discuss their preparation for 60th show
This year marks the 60th celebration of Sing Song, the annual event that brings alumni, faculty,students and family members into Moody Coliseum to watch students preform a variety of musical acts. JMC reporter, Savanah Silva took a look into the lives of the 2016 Sing Song host and hostess. Video/editing by Savanah Silva ... [Read More…]
60th Sing Song presents a night ‘On the Town’
Students will take to stage this weekend for the university's 60th Sing Song, On The Town. Clubs and classes have created a dazzling array of upstage acts connected to the overall theme, with everything from taxi cab drivers to Hobbits to dads. The hosts and hostesses delight the crowd with their dynamic variety of town-related songs. The 60th ... [Read More…]
Library group names Lucado “Friend of the Year”
Max Lucado will visit April 25 to accept the "Friend of the Year" award from the Friends of ACU Library and to help inaugurate the Max Lucado Collection at the Brown Library. John Weaver, dean of library services and educational technology, said Lucado was an obvious honoree. "I'm hoping that current ACU students and the Abilene community ... [Read More…]
Students and community to perform in TEDxACU
Four students, along with Abilene ISD's Revolution Strings, will perform in the second annual TEDxACU Feb. 27. In keeping with the theme "20 Questions," each performance will answer a thought-provoking question. Student performers include Micah Bynum, senior communications major from Honolulu, Hawaii, and Chelsea Johnson, senior marketing major ... [Read More…]
Professor, students involved in gravitational wave research proving Einstein’s theories
Dr. Josh Willis and a couple of physics students were involved in scientific research that supports Einstein's 1915 general theory of relativity, opening new windows for astronomy. Every year since 2011, Willis, associate professor of the engineering and physics department, spent several months in Hannover, Germany as a visiting scientist and ... [Read More…]
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