In partnership with Jostens, the Office of the Registrar made changes to regalia for graduates of ACU's undergraduate and graduate programs. Previously, the robes for graduating bachelor and masters students were all black aside from the hoods' purple and white interior. For undergraduates, the most prominent new additions are ACU-purple cuffs ... [Read More…]
Edwards Hall partners with Morris, Smith-Adams to host ‘Snyder Asylum’
Staff from Edwards Hall, Morris Hall and Smith-Adams teamed up this October to plan the annual Edwards Hall haunted house. Around 250 students experienced the free haunted house Saturday, Sunday and Monday of the Halloween weekend. A student body favorite, this year’s theme was a haunted asylum. Throughout the month of October, RAs, RDs and ... [Read More…]
First FilmFest24 event held on Halloween night
FilmFest hosted a new event this year based around a 24-hour film competition. The contest gave student filmmakers 24 hours to produce a project in a day to be viewed by the public. The event, which sought to garner more student involvement, served as a compact version of the annual FilmFest. Katie Maxwell, director of FilmFest, said this ... [Read More…]
Beto O’Rourke makes fifth visit to Abilene during campaign tour
Gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke made one of his final campaign appearances in Abilene on Oct. 21. Members of the Abilene community gathered by Frontier Texas to show support and gain insight on the potential governor. Linda Goolsbee, House District 71 representative candidate, introduced O'Rourke with a shared concern for critical ... [Read More…]
Swing Cats hosts annual Fall Stomp
Swing Cats held its annual Fall Stomp on Sept. 30, joined by both ACU and Hardin Simmons jazz bands. Fall Stomp was hosted at the Elks Club Ballroom making for the first time since COVID-19. Members gathered to show what they learned in practice as they danced to the music that the bands played. This event was open to the public to watch the ... [Read More…]
ACUPD reports decrease in on-campus rapes, increase in liquor law violations
ACUPD reported a decrease in on-campus rapes and one arson case in the year 2021 in the Annual Campus Crime, Security and Fire Safety Report, also known as the Clery Report. The annual report shows crime statistics compared to the last three years, 2019, 2020 and 2021 for the ACU main campus, ACU Dallas and the three study-abroad locations, ... [Read More…]
Students plan to cast their vote for midterm elections
As Texas midterm elections are coming up, students have been getting involved with voter registration and deciding who will be their election candidate. In September, there was a voting booth placed in the campus center. Through the Student Government Association, this booth has given students a place to register to vote. Tamil Kayode-adele, ... [Read More…]
Grounds anticipate mosquito, fly relief next month
Mosquito and fly populations have appeared in on-campus spaces repeatedly since the beginning of September. Large numbers of insects can hinder the student experience of outdoor events including Entra La Plaza, Homecoming and others. Mafer Matta, junior biology major from Guatemala, complained about mosquitoes biting her arms and legs at the ... [Read More…]
The Local makes preparations to reopen
Downtown restaurant The Local closed temporarily on Oct. 10 citing COVID’s effect on the service industry, but owners say they plan to reopen next month. The Local is known for offering a unique spin on traditional Mexican cuisine. It was established in November 2019, meaning after only three months, it was shut down due to COVID in early 2020. ... [Read More…]
Sigma Delta Pi recognized nationally for service, members
ACU's Omega Gamma chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, has been named Honor Charter for the seventh time for the 2021-2022 school year. Nationally Sigma Delta Pi hosts 10-15 Honor Chapters out of 629 total chapters across the country. To be considered to be a Honor Chapter, the chapters are judged on member ... [Read More…]
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