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…]

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…]

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…]

By Kelsi Peace, Managing Editor The university launched its new text message alert system, ACU ALERT, Wednesday morning, aiming to further pursue a commitment to safety. "It is amazing how fast of a response you get with this system," said Lynne Bruton, Campus Emergency Response Team member. The university purchased the system in October, and ... [Read More…]

By Sondra Rodriguez, Student Reporter Mu Sigma, ACU's math club, is spreading their gift of math around Abilene by offering free tutoring to local Abilene Schools as a service project. Last Friday, the first service project was conducted. The project involved going to Abilene High School and tutoring during a study hall. Mu Sigma members hope to ... [Read More…]