For the first time in Sing Song's history, winners in each category will receive a tangible award - trophies will be awarded for the best overall performance in the men's, women's and mixed voice categories. The trophies will be presented on stage to the winning acts at the end of the performance, said Tom Craig, director of student productions ... [Read More…]
University recognizes exemplary alumni
ACU will honor the personal and professional achievements of two prominent alumni this weekend - a former Houston judge and current congressman and a Nashville entertainment industry executive. U.S. Congressman Ted Poe will be honored as the 2009 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year on Sunday afternoon, while Randy Brewer, executive producer of ... [Read More…]
Campus Conversation invites controversy
By Alan Cherry Moody Coliseum may hold the answer for questioning students looking for a Chapel to attend on Tuesdays. 2010 is the recently launched Campus Conversation led by Dr. Steven Moore, assistant professor of English, and Kevin Claypool, residence director for Edwards Hall. "[2010] is meant to be about addressing controversial issues ... [Read More…]
Wildcats split games with Angelo State
The Wildcats earned a huge win against the Rambelles on Saturday, 77-59, while the men's team dropped a tough game to the Rams, 85-70. The women's win was critical in order to stay in the running for the Lone Star Conference Championship in Bartlesville, Okla. The Wildcats improved to 5-3 in the South Division, and the loss drops Angelo State to ... [Read More…]
Former basketball coach Willard Tate dies at 74
Legendary ACU basketball coach Willard Tate died Friday after a long battle with an illness, he was 74. Tate served as head basketball coach at ACU for seven years from 1973-1980, leading the Wildcats to a team-best 27-5 record during the 1979-80 season. In his time at ACU, the Wildcats compiled a 119-79 record. Tate graduated from Alabama ... [Read More…]
Schubert named as 11th president of Abilene Christian University
Dr. Phil Schubert, executive vice president of the university, will take office as the 11th president of Abilene Christian University on June 1. Dr. Rick Lytle, dean of the College of Business Administration and presidential finalist, was in Oxford with ACU's Study Abroad Program during the announcement Friday morning. "I am so incredibly ... [Read More…]
Photo Gallery: Saved by the Snow
Optimist photographers Kelsi Williamson and Heather Leiphart capture the excitement as student enjoy Thursday's record snowfall. By mid-morning, the winter weather prompted school officials to cancel classes for the rest of the day. [flickr album=72157623410865870 num=30 size=Square] ... [Read More…]
Releasing the Reins: Counseling Center offers a new kind of therapy
Attempting to move a large, powerful horse from one side of the arena to another can seem intimidating. Add to the challenge no touching or talking and some might call the task impossible. But then imagine completing this challenge: the sense of self-confidence, pride and accomplishment it creates is why some therapists are beginning to use "trusty ... [Read More…]
Optimist to publish on new Apple iPad
The Optimist, ACU's student-run newspaper, will be available on Apple's new iPad device when it premiers in 60 days, making it the first collegiate student publication to take advantage of Apple's latest technology. Dr. Cheryl Bacon, chair of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, says students and faculty already are working to ... [Read More…]
Track and field season preview
By Sam Bartee ACU's track and field program is well-established; it's coach, however, is brand new. Roosevelt Lofton is in his first season as the Wildcats' track and field head coach -- only the second man in the past 71 years to do so with no prior affiliation with the university. During his career, Lofton has been voted conferenceCoach of the ... [Read More…]