The university rejected a resolution passed by Student Government Association Wednesday requesting a change to the sexual stewardship policy to be more accepting of same-sex marriage. The change, the removal of the phrase ‘between a man and a woman’ in the writing, was not affirmed by the university, according to a statement sent to SGA ... [Read More…]
New Greek Life schedule affects Homecoming traditions
In past years, the responsibility of Homecoming floats, parade participation and other traditions have fallen into the hands of prospective members. But recent Greek Life changes means Homecoming for sororities and fraternities is looking different. The move to spring rushing and joining happened last year to include freshmen in the ... [Read More…]
Residence Life reinforces dorm safety precautions
Residence Life continues to seek creating a safe environment for students living in the residence halls this school year. An email from Residence Life was sent out on Sept. 21 to students reminding them of the safety measures in place after individuals who do not attend ACU tried to enter residence halls. However, Emily Berry, Director of ... [Read More…]
Socialists club gets approval, becoming an official student organization
Student life has approved a charter for the Young Democratic Socialists of America this semester. YDSA is the youth section of Democratic Socialists of America, the largest socialist organization in the United States. YDSA is aimed at college youth and Generation Z who share the same beliefs as democratic socialists. Like most student ... [Read More…]
Homecoming Court selection process undergoes changes
Homecoming Court selection will now have a more intricate process. Instead of relying on student votes alone, after nominations, a faculty panel now picks the final court selection and the student body chooses from their selection. April Young, senior alumni and university relations officer, started working on changing the process last year and ... [Read More…]
Students supporting students: A glance at on-campus entrepreneurship
The student-run Oasis Smoothie Bar in COBA began business this semester with its own brick-and-mortar location in the College of Business Administration (COBA) room 114. The CEOs are Mackenzie Zody, senior marketing and management major from Denver, and Laura Kate Masters, sophomore business management major from Dripping Springs. Both CEOs ... [Read More…]
Riding Team to lead Homecoming Parade
On horseback and carrying flags, the ACU Riding Team will proudly lead the Homecoming parade Saturday. The riding team dates back several decades but involvement in the team has fluctuated over the years for many reasons. Lauren Mack, junior nursing major and co-president of the riding team from Brady, said one of the main reasons is ... [Read More…]
‘The Little Mermaid’ makes a splash transitioning into the Civic Center
The Homecoming Musical “The Little Mermaid" is making the change to the Abilene Civic Center after being expected in the new Boone Family Theater. With this move, the Department of Theatre was able to use the set from "The Little Mermaid" tour due to the larger stage. As well, the Abilene Civic Center will be able to hold around 1,000 more ... [Read More…]
Lights Up Benefit hosted to celebrate Jeannette Lipford
Alumni, students and faculty came together for the Light's Up event in celebration of Jeannette Lipford’s life on Sept. 17 Lipford taught voice from 1968-92 in the music and theater department and contributed to the community in many ways which include teaching voice lessons for ACU Homecoming musicals for 47 years, as well as Sing Song hosts ... [Read More…]
Hispanos Unidos hosts events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanos Unidos is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by putting on events for students and the Abilene community to enjoy. The club held its annual Entra A La Plaza event Friday which featured food trucks, entertainment and raffles. Planning for the event started in the summer, with the Hispanos Unidos officers continuing to meet every ... [Read More…]
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