A significant portion of ACU students have undergone a dramatic change of wardrobe over the past week. Pledging for social clubs has commenced since bid night commencing, which means skirts and ties are back in fashion and shouting can be heard from every corner of campus. Mark Jackson, associate director of student organizations and programs, ... [Read More…]
Wildcats hang 51 in rout of Wolves
It took four games, but Mitchell Gale and his offense are finally clicking on all cylinders. Gale threw for 356 yards and two TDs as the Wildcats exploded for a 51-35 victory over the Western Oregon Wolves on Saturday in Shotwell. The Wildcats sealed the victory in a 24-point third quarter that saw ACU generate three highlight reel plays for ... [Read More…]
Enrollment office sells SA on block tuition
The Students' Association Congress dissected the new plan for block tuition and grilled chief enrollment officer Kevin Campbell about it during Wednesday's meeting. "It is a pricing model that enables students to pay one flat rate for a block of hours," Campbell said, introducing the plan to congress. Most private universities are already on a ... [Read More…]
Beltway service relocates to Paramount
Beltway Park Baptist Church college service has moved to the downtown Paramount Theater to be closer to students on Wednesday nights. Around 250 people attend the Beltway Church college service every Wednesday evening. Around two-thirds are ACU students. Worship at the Paramount Theater started this Wednesday. "Distance was our biggest problem," ... [Read More…]
Photo Gallery: Bid Night events mark start of pledging
Social clubs introduced their pledges to several time-honored secrets and traditions during Bid Night 2011 activities. From Brats and Flames to NuNus and Novas, and everyone in between, future members got their first taste of club life with a 12-hours marathon ending early Saturday morning. [flickr album=72157627643814587 num=12 size=Square] All ... [Read More…]
ACU Medical and Counseling Care Center relocates
The ACU Counseling Center and ACU Medical Clinic have relocated from their old home in McKinzie Hall to the new Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center. The new Medical and Counseling Care Center opened with the rest of the Rec Center on Sept. 2. The MACCC is furnished with first-class equipment and technology, said MACCC ... [Read More…]
Second half surge propels ‘Cats to win
Daryl Richardson ran wild, and the Wildcats used timely second half defense to beat Angelo State 31-17 on Saturday night in Shotwell Stadium. "When the offense is executing, holes open," Richardson said. "I just ran through them." Richardson had 84 yards rushing as well as 43 yards receiving to set the tone for the Wildcats offense. ACU ... [Read More…]
Brush fire creates campus-wide blackout
The campus-wide power outage on Wednesday afternoon was the result of a transformer that blew out during a brushfire that ignited the area near Highway 351 and East Lowden. The fire began around 1 p.m. in an area that once served as Abilene's landfill. Shortly after the fire started, a transformer exploded, leaving several homes, businesses and ... [Read More…]
Photo Gallery: Grass fire burns area north of Abilene
A grass fire scorched 75 acres North of Abilene, near Highway 351 behind the Walmart and Coca-Cola plant. The fire was quickly contained by emergency crews from Abilene, the U.S. Forestry Service and the Texas Forestry Service responded and were able to quickly contain the fire. No injuries or property damage were reported. View all of the images ... [Read More…]
Multicultural enrichment director brings unique experience
The Office of Multicultural Enrichment has a new leader. After an extensive search for candidates, Russ Kirby has been named the new director of the Office of Multicultural Enrichment. "Russ gets it, he is well versed in multicultural competencies, " said Dr. Jean-Noel Thompson, vice president of student life and dean of students. Thompson said ... [Read More…]
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