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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…]

Hillcrest offers student-focused worship service

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By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor Hillcrest Church of Christ now offers a worship service intended only for college students on Sunday mornings at 10:15, and each week a different speaker from ACU presents a message. Hillcrest offers several other college-oriented classes throughout the week. Kim Conley, University Ministry Team member at ... [Read More…]

University to celebrate 100th birthday with nine-foot cake

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By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor A birthday cake nearly nine feet tall will sit in the Gata Fountain Saturday in honor of ACU's Centennial. Samantha Adkins, coordinator for alumni relations, said the cake will have three two-foot layers and a crown resting on top. Although the Centennial Task Force originally considered making the giant cake ... [Read More…]

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