Each year, the freshmen Cornerstone classes are required to attend a play put on by the ACU theater department. This year's Cornerstone production, "Time Stands Still," is much more than an entertainment piece, it is an invitation to discussion. The play tells the story of Sarah (Rachel Faulkner), a photo journalist who was injured while on the ... [Read More…]
New restaurant opens downtown
Abi-Haus, one of Abilene's newest restaurants, finally opens its doors to the public Friday evening. After months of preparation, co-owners Jim Jackson and ACU design professor Ryan Feerer will begin serving their "honest American food" to patrons. During the past week, Abi-Haus has offered soft openings to its fans on Facebook. Previews of their ... [Read More…]
Leaving a legacy
Quarterback Mitchell Gale has been a fixture of ACU football for the past four seasons, shattering Lone Star Conference records and building relationships along the way. Now Gale's college career is over, but it will not be soon forgotten in the Big Country. "I have grown so much in my five years here," Gale said. "Not all of the lessons I learned ... [Read More…]
Chapel tribute honors veterans
ACU honored those who have served and those currently serving in the military with a special Chapel tribute in Moody Coliseum on Monday. American flags, provided by Prosperity Bank, surrounded the entrance of Moody Coliseum. War Veterans from Abilene and the families of veteran's attended the tribute along with many ACU students. ACU's A Cappella ... [Read More…]
Rule change changes sport
Waterball returned to campus last year and is back again in full swing this year. However, because of injuries last year, the rules have recently changed. Kenli Edwards, head intramural director, clarified the change. "The only new rule is that you cannot hold your opponent or make aggressive contact if your opponent doesn't have the ball or is ... [Read More…]
Facing his giants: Rex Fleming confronts his cancer with a bravery beyond his years
Ten-year-old Rex Fleming nervously bites his fingernails as he sits among 80 grown men, fully padded and towering over him. The men stand to their feet, have one final moment in the home team locker room of Shotwell Stadium and turn to the 4'5" boy to lead them onto the field of play. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eox6U-kPIE0 [flickr ... [Read More…]
Caring season begins drive
The annual opportunity for ACU students, faculty and staff to give back to the community is here with the arrival of Season of Caring. The charity drive kicked off Monday with a  Chapel announcement from Bob Strader, director of ACU Leadership Camps and Mark Hewitt, founder of Love and Care Ministries. Strader and Hewitt said the first way ... [Read More…]
Students go beyond Proverbs
White T-shirts have been dotting the ACU campus in a movement called Beyond 31. Young women all over campus participate in this movement which focuses on modeling the woman described in Proverbs 31. The movement was started two years ago in Gardner Hall as Project 31 until the Nelson Hall staff took over and renamed the movement Beyond 31. Asia ... [Read More…]
Obama chosen for four more years
At about 10:15 p.m. last night, most major news networks announced Barack Obama will take a second term as president of the United States. Obama collected 303 electoral votes and defeated Governor Mitt Romney by just a small margin in the popular vote. While the election as a whole was very competitive, there were very few changes from the way ... [Read More…]
Student acts to entertain in Ethnos
The annual Ethnos cultural show will take place on Friday and Saturday with the goal of celebrating the diverse range of cultures represented by ACU's student body. People attending Ethnos will see many different acts representing a wide array of cultures and countries. The acts will be performed by groups such as the Chinese Scholar Students ... [Read More…]
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