The Learning Studio has launched a faculty-focused, cutting-edge technology project that was developed at Northwestern University this semester. The new project is called Lightboard and was created by Dr. Michael Peshkin, professor of mechanical engineering at Northwestern University. Lightboard is a huge, ultra-clear piece of glass. A professor ... [Read More…]
SAAC welcomes Abilene Boys and Girls Club
The Student Athlete Advisory Committee welcomed about 60 children from the Abilene Boys and Girls Club to accompany them in the baseball game Tuesday night. The Abilene Boys and Girls Club was designed to make sure every child is a priority by providing them with affordable after-school care, mentoring and multiple club opportunities. Wildcat ... [Read More…]
The Promise of Payouts: Windfall of cash comes with move to Div. I
Seconds remained in the Wildcats' season-opening football game against the Georgia State Panthers. The Wildcats led 37-35 in their first-ever matchup against the Div. I Panthers. Georgia State kicker Will Lutz trotted out to the field to attempt a 26-yard field goal. Lutz's kick went through the uprights, crushing ACU students and alumni ... [Read More…]
Jinkerson Golf Scramble tees off Friday
This Friday, students are invited to play in the Jinkerson Golf Scramble to raise money for the Darryl and Cindy Jinkerson Study Abroad Scholarship. The second Jinkerson Golf Scramble will honor the memory of Darryl Jinkerson, former professor of management, who passed away following a heart attack in October 2012. After his death, ... [Read More…]
Student’s energy-saving idea wins Springboard
Aspiring entrepreneur Burton Cannon won the college division in the 8th annual Springboard Ideas Challenge Thursday night. Cannon, a junior engineering and physics major from Mill Creek, Washington, said his idea, ModPlug, came to him while working in the oil fields over the summer. "The trailer brake plugs broke almost every day on all the ... [Read More…]
Jennings wins treasurer run-off by 29 votes
Morgan Jennings was elected the 2015-2016 Students' Association executive treasurer in the run-off election Tuesday. Jennings beat Chuck Oputa by 29 votes. Jennings, sophomore accounting major from Abilene, said she was nervous about the race from the beginning. "Chuck and Cameron were great and I was super nervous about everything," she ... [Read More…]
Local coffee shops experiencing machine troubles
The espresso machine at the downtown Monks Coffee Shop is finally on its way to recovery. Emily Eastman, Monks employee of over a year, said they bought the espresso machine used and have had it for about six months now. "It just stopped pulling shots," said Eastman, a recent ACU graduate. "The water wasn't coming up to pull the shots, and ... [Read More…]
Olympic gold medalist calls for marrow donors in chapel
ACU alumnus Earl Young, Olympic gold medalist and leukemia survivor, will kick off the 2015 Delete Blood Cancer Relay in Chapel April 20. Young won his gold medal in the 4x400 meter relay in the 1960 Summer Olympic games in Rome. He later faced a bigger hurdle after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 2011. He needed an immediate ... [Read More…]
ACUPD has new information for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
With various events taking place on campus to teach people about Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the ACU Police Department has more information on campus-related sexual assault. Sexual assault, as defined by the United States Department of Justice, is any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the ... [Read More…]
KACU kicks off spring pledge drive
KACU kicked off its annual spring pledge drive Monday with new incentive for its supporters. "We've essentially made a promise this time to the public that if they will help us hit our goal, then we'll stop the pledge drive," said Nathan Gibbs, general manager of KACU. The goal has been increased to $45,000, $5,000 more than the last pledge ... [Read More…]
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