The music department has been collaborating with composers to create the Creative Repertoire Initiative. The goal is to come up with music that can be played with a small number of instruments as opposed to large ensembles. Due to the pandemic, the majority of large ensembles are not able to meet, so having more music that can be played in ... [Read More…]
Tailgating scheduled for upcoming home games
Events for Wildcat football have been scheduled despite the setbacks due to the continuing pandemic. There will be three home football games which will be kicked off with a tailgate each game, starting with the Homecoming game on October 17. "We are really wanting to include all student organizations, and all departments are encouraged to ... [Read More…]
Pledging seasons shortened during fall semester
With several changes made to combat the spread of COVID-19, pledging season has been pushed back near the end of in-person instruction and shortened to two weeks. Robin McPherson, senior coordinator for fraternities and sororities, said the many changes being made this year is to keep students safe on campus. "It's not an easy process to get ... [Read More…]
Nutrition majors receive hands-on experience in the Bean
The Quantity and Production class received hands-on experience while serving food in the Bean Wednesday. Students were able to make menus, follow recipes and directions. Students were also able to help accommodate food allergies for students. They were able to see the behind the scenes of a dining operation and learn how to plan and ... [Read More…]
Eccentric individual unrelated to trafficking
While social media has been buzzing with reports about a woman flagging cars as a possible trafficking situation, ACUPD Chief Ellison says there is nothing to worry about. "We are always encouraged when our students are safety conscious, which is a good thing about this scenario that has unfolded across social media and the rumor mill over the ... [Read More…]
Event approval committees formed due to COVID-19
Two event approval committees have been formed to regulate safety among faculty, staff and student events due to COVID-19, one for the University and another for Student Life. “I am heading the committee for university events approval," Toni Young, alumni relations and university events coordinator, said. "Nick Tatum heads the committee for most ... [Read More…]
Students erase pro-police chalk overnight as tensions boil online
Chalk around GATA fountain with messages favoring the Black Lives Matter movement and social justice were combatted with dueling counter messages Tuesday morning. Some of the original messages were "I matter", "Say their names" and "Black Lives Matter". Some counter messages read "Blue lives matter", "Back the blue" and "My dad's life ... [Read More…]
University removes standardized test requirement for fall 2021 applications
Students applying to ACU for the fall 2021 semester are not required to submit SAT, ACT or CLT scores to be considered for admission. "While we still recommend you take a college entrance exam as soon as you are able or submit the scores you already have, ACU will accept applications without test scores with no penalty to the student," ... [Read More…]
Kinesiology Club helps organize third annual Wildcat Ironman
The Wildcat Ironman will take place from Oct. 1 - 18 for its third-consecutive year. Ironman is a three-part race all recorded by students and faculty who wish to take part. The race consists of swimming, cycling and running. Both, students and faculty, log as many hours as they can achieve for each event. Participants can ... [Read More…]
Summit impacts community online
Summit is a spiritual renewal conference that has long been a beloved part of ACU. For the first time in 114 years, Summit was entirely online Sept. 20. According to David Wray, co-director of ACU Summit, the biggest difference is that this year’s event was more content driven. Since Summit was solely online, the focus is on the messages ... [Read More…]
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