ACU students and Abilene citizens volunteer to help organize donations made to Mission Thanksgiving for the benefit of families in need. Video/editing by Courtney Hembree ... [Read More…]
Tangled up in culture: Culture and entertainment combine at Culture Show
By Colter Hettich, Student Reporter Students from every corner of the map will share a piece of their culture with the ACU community this Friday and Saturday night. One hundred twenty five students will perform acts from areas around the world, including China, Hong-Kong, Italy, Japan, Jamaica, Latin America, Madagascar, Philippines and the United ... [Read More…]
Hard work earns full day off
By Denton Josey, Features Editor Many staff won't show up for work Wednesday thanks to a decision the President's Cabinet and human resources made. In years past, the day before Thanksgiving break has been a half-day for staff at ACU, but this year, they have the entire day off. Suzanne Allmon, director of human resources, said the decision was ... [Read More…]
ACU Big Purple bands together for a special Christmas party
By Kimberly Prather, Student Reporter The spirit of giving is in the air with the Big Purple's annual service event with Noah Project residents. The Noah Project is an emergency center for victims of family violence where women and children are given a place to stay, are mentored and receive help to find jobs. The Noah Project's mission is ... [Read More…]
Thanksgiving options exist for Abilene students
By Laura Acuff, Student Reporter In light of the impending Thanksgiving holiday, businesses and organizations within and outside Abilene are welcoming student volunteers for holiday-oriented charities. "The one thing that we do, and we ask the students come prepared to do, is we try to make this a special day for those who are less fortunate," ... [Read More…]
SA votes to bring coffee to studying students
By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor Students across campus can enjoy a free cup of coffee during finals week, thanks to the Students' Association Congress. Executive president Matt Worthington and vice president Daniel-Paul Watkins presented a plan to Congress Oct. 31 to partner with Dining Services and ARAMARK to provide free coffee to ... [Read More…]
Internet enables, equips dishonest employees
By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor Armed with $25 and a computer, employees who lie to skip a day of work can have solid proof they aren't lying. Thanks to the Excused Absence Network from Vision Matters, LLC, so-called responsible adults are now equipped to lie to their employers and support the falsehood with a computer-generated medical note, ... [Read More…]
Candid conversation: Rep. King hears constituent concerns at forum
By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Texas highway construction, public education and whatever else was on a handful of constituents' minds were the main topics discussed at a local forum conducted by State Representative Susan King on Tuesday. The Abilene Chamber of Commerce hosted the event, which King said was meant to be informal. The public ... [Read More…]
Groups make meal possible for some
By Sondra Rodriguez, Student Reporter The Service Action Leadership Team (SALT) and the Volunteer Service Learning Center are preparing for the annual Thanksgiving Meal Project, an event where students and faculty donate money and time to provide families in Abilene with a Thanksgiving dinner. Thanksgiving meals are provided by the food bank of ... [Read More…]
Post-college prep lesson given at dinner
By Kelline Linton, Staff Writer Students enjoyed food, fashion and business advice at the annual Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) fashion etiquette dinner last Tuesday in the Living Room of the Campus Center. The event began at 6:30 p.m. and lasted for about two hours. Attendees ate a full course meal before listening to a guest speaker and ... [Read More…]
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