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Pledging begins with Bid Night activities, traditions

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By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief After nearly 15 hours of pledging activities, Andrew Voiles was thrilled it was over. At 8:30 a.m. he had finished the last exercise and said he thought only of a hot shower and his bed. "I was proud that I made it through all of the activities and succeeded," said Voiles, Gamma Sigma Phi Sibling and ... [Read More…]

Physical activities, initiation planned for men

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By Denton Josey, Page Editor Bid Night is Friday, and men's social clubs have prepared for a long night of initiation activities. Because much of what social clubs do during Bid Night is secret, only so much can be learned without going through pledging. However, there seems to be only two sides to it: the pledges and the club's current ... [Read More…]

Fall enrollment exceeds record

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By Jared Fields, Managing Editor ACU released official 12th-day record-high enrollment numbers Wednesday for the fall semester with 4,796 students. This fall's enrollment beats the previous record of 4,786 in fall 2004 and is an increase of 93 students from last year. The enrollment includes 632 graduate students, 958 freshman and 4,164 ... [Read More…]

Art professor’s work featured at gallery in Austin

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By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor After a summer spent immersed in his art studio, Dr. Dan McGregor, professor of art and design, emerged with a solo exhibition at Concordia University in Austin to show for his efforts. McGregor's exhibition, "Martyrs Mendicants Machines, relics for modern man," is on display in the Gallery at Concordia, located in ... [Read More…]

Halftime challenge wins student cash at football game

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By Jared Fields, Managing Editor The ACU football team enjoyed a drama-filled game Thursday, but J. B. Gibbs enjoyed his share of the spotlight also. Gibbs, senior history major from Abilene, kicked a 23-yard field goal for $15,000 during halftime of the game. However, Gibbs has to wait for possibly three-weeks to hear if he will receive the ... [Read More…]

Year of Centenial celebrations ends with a bang

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By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor After a year spent honoring its Centennial, ACU celebrated its birthday with a new sculpture, 9-foot birthday cake, carnival, concert and fireworks display during the weekend's Centennial Birthday Bash. "We all saw people we haven't seen in years," said Dr. Michelle Morris, Centennial Celebration director. "People ... [Read More…]

Opening Chapel marks the beginning of ACU’s second century

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By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief After more than a year of celebration, the university's 100th year came to a close Monday with the Second Century Convocation. Delegates from 34 colleges and universities, more than 250 faculty members, alumni, and close to 2,100 students attended the hour-long ceremony that ended the string of events that ... [Read More…]

Staph infections spread on campus, treatment needed

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By Mitch Holt, Copy Editor Staph infections have become a recent regularity on campus, and it's taking the form of a new antibiotic-resistant skin infection. Dr. Tony Rector, medical clinic doctor, said students and faculty need to be aware of the infection, which often takes the form of a pimple or growth and is not uncommon to locker rooms or ... [Read More…]

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