State Sen. Troy Fraser and State Rep. Susan King were answering questions on campus Friday as part of the Texas Tribune's "The Hot Seat," a conversation series about the 83rd Legislative session. Members of the Abilene community as well as ACU faculty and students gathered in the Hunter Welcome Center as Evan Smith, editor of the Texas Tribune, ... [Read More…]
FilmFest hands out awards to students
ACU had its 8th annual FilmFest this past Friday evening. Students dusted off their tuxes and pulled out their formal gowns for the event. There were thirteen different awards given for the many short films that were submitted to the competition. "Umbrella" by Laurn Mesaros received Best Short Film, Best Actress and Best Experimental Film. "The ... [Read More…]
‘Cats continue their hot streak
The Wildcats continued their impressive play over the weekend by nearly sweeping No. 10 Texas A&M University-Kingsville in their own backyard. The 'Cats took 3-of-4 games from the Javelinas and improved their overall record to 18-11 (6-2 in the Lone Star Conference). Kingsville fell to 20-8 and 4-4 in the LSC. "Everything is starting to click ... [Read More…]
SAA to put on carnival, concert
The Student Alumni Association will be reigning in spring today with a carnival and concert. Campus will play host to SpringFest, an event similar to JamFest in the fall. SpringFest is being financed by SAA along with the Student's Association. Admission will be free. Zack Morgan, SAA president, said SpringFest is an enjoyable opportunity for ... [Read More…]
From a Cowboy to a ‘Cat
Andrew Hudson lay in the middle of the field at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Okla. Trainers, doctors and coaches rushed to him, including Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy. Hudson had been struck in the head by a Nebraska player during a kickoff. He does not remember the hit or the game. Hudson was in his second year playing Division I ... [Read More…]
Creek project to link city parks
The first phase has begun on a multi-decade-long project that will ultimately serve to make Abilene prettier and give residents a fun place for recreation and economic expansion. And it's all thanks to one nonprofit and a bunch of toilet water. The Cedar Creek Waterway will link six Abilene parks with trails along Cedar Creek on the east side of ... [Read More…]
Moody undergoing construction
Seats have been tossed aside in preparation for a minor Moody face lift. The United States Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, which in part requires establishments to accommodate disabled individuals if possible. Scot Colley, executive director of risk management and construction, said the Office of Construction and Risk ... [Read More…]
‘Cats beat No. 1 Delta St., No. 24 UIW
The Wildcats have hit a hot streak in their season over the past two weeks. The team has defeated the likes of Bellarmine University, No. 1 in the country Delta State and LSC foe No. 24 Incarnate Word. The 'Cats are 6-3 in their last nine contests, which includes taking 2 of 3 from Bellarmine, splitting two games with Delta St. and taking 3 of 4 ... [Read More…]
Garrett appoints interim dean, Williams to lead search committee
Dr. Jean-Noel Thompson, vice president for student life and dean of students, will leave ACU at the end of this week to move on to a similar position at Faulkner University. Dr. Jan Meyer, executive director of the Center for Christian Service and Leadership, will take over for him in an interim capacity. Anthony Williams, chief business services ... [Read More…]
Oh, baby give me one more chance: students enjoy Second Chance Dance
ACU's Student Social Work Association and the ACU Swing Cats teamed up Friday for a night of dancing and fundraising. Second Chance Dance, only the second ACU-affiliated dance, collected around 300 new toiletry items as the admission price to donate to victims of domestic violence. Jennifer Carpenter, senior social work major from Fort Worth and ... [Read More…]
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