By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Several departments and programs are looking to hire. According to the Web site for the Office of the Provost, there are 13 faculty positions open at ACU. There are openings for six vacant faculty positions in the College of Arts and Sciences; two in the College of Business Administration; three in the College of ... [Read More…]
Students will perform ‘Sabrina Fair’ for three weekends
By Kimberly Prather, Student Reporter The Department of Theatre will showcase its production of Sabrina Fair over the next three weekends in Fulks Theatre with a modern adaptation of the romantic comedy popular on Broadway 50 years ago. The spring Dinner Theatre performance was written by Samuel A. Taylor and depicts a love affair in the mid-20th ... [Read More…]
The Old Switcheroo
By Laura Acuff, Staff Writer Walking into astronomy class at 9 a.m. Wednesday morning, a student sat down and prepared to take an exam for which he'd never seen a study guide. Just one more point, he told himself. If he could score one more point than the lowest score in the class, he'd consider it a victory. Thus began university president Dr. ... [Read More…]
SA buys table for married couples
By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor Special interests on campus received a voice at Wednesday's Students' Association meeting, thanks to several pieces of legislation. Rep. Aaron Escobedo presented a bill to spend $140 to purchase a table for ACU's spring Dinner Theatre, "Sabrina Fair." Tickets for the dinner will be auctioned off only to married or ... [Read More…]
Cajun Cones brings spring flavor
By Colter Hettich, Features Editor Abilene-born Cajun Cones provides a cool relief from the heat this summer. With two north-side locations, North Judge Ely Boulevard and North Mockingbird Street, and more than 70 flavors, Cajun Cones strives to provide a shaved-ice experience straight from New Orleans. Bill Luttrell, co-owner and founder of ... [Read More…]
SA congress tackles meal plans, funding
By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor Cost questions kept Congress occupied for much of the April 2 meeting as SA examined meal plans, appropriated funding and denied a request. Congress continued questions about costs at the university, addressing executive vice president Phil Schubert; Anthony Williams, director of retail and purchasing; and Tom ... [Read More…]
Jacob’s Dream documentary wins four Telly’s
By Laura Acuff, Staff Writer "The Making of Jacob's Dream," a 28-minute high-definition film detailing the final two years of the production of Jacob's Dream, won four International Telly Awards in the 28th annual competition. Jacob's Dream, the 40-foottall bronze sculpture of four angels ascending and descending a ladder into heaven, depicts a ... [Read More…]
Social Justice Week whets the justice appetite
By Kelline Linton, Staff Writer Anyone with sweet tooth cravings, a pocketful of change and a longing for a free concert on a Friday night may be interested in Social Justice Week, a weeklong justice-oriented event that began Monday. Tables that feature service organizations have taken over the Campus Center and are loaded with information and ... [Read More…]
Sing Song 2009 co-chair postions open
By Kelline Linton, Staff Writer Two days were left before show time, and one 2008 Sing Song co-chair was jittery. A castle prop from the senior class act had fallen during practice, ripped the stage curtain and created an unexpected $5,000 expense. To add to the stress, the Galaxy act, one of the largest on stage, was still trying to place all its ... [Read More…]
ACU unveils first house entrepreneur
By Colter Hettich, Features Editor A host of faculty and prominent members of the Abilene community officially welcomed Dr. Jim Porter to the ACU campus on Wednesday morning. Porter will serve for the next three years as ACU's first-ever entrepreneur-in-residence. Dr. Royce Money, president of the university, welcomed the crowd and shared how he ... [Read More…]
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