Two event approval committees have been formed to regulate safety among faculty, staff and student events due to COVID-19, one for the University and another for Student Life. “I am heading the committee for university events approval," Toni Young, alumni relations and university events coordinator, said. "Nick Tatum heads the committee for most ... [Read More…]
Students erase pro-police chalk overnight as tensions boil online
Chalk around GATA fountain with messages favoring the Black Lives Matter movement and social justice were combatted with dueling counter messages Tuesday morning. Some of the original messages were "I matter", "Say their names" and "Black Lives Matter". Some counter messages read "Blue lives matter", "Back the blue" and "My dad's life ... [Read More…]
University removes standardized test requirement for fall 2021 applications
Students applying to ACU for the fall 2021 semester are not required to submit SAT, ACT or CLT scores to be considered for admission. "While we still recommend you take a college entrance exam as soon as you are able or submit the scores you already have, ACU will accept applications without test scores with no penalty to the student," ... [Read More…]
Kinesiology Club helps organize third annual Wildcat Ironman
The Wildcat Ironman will take place from Oct. 1 - 18 for its third-consecutive year. Ironman is a three-part race all recorded by students and faculty who wish to take part. The race consists of swimming, cycling and running. Both, students and faculty, log as many hours as they can achieve for each event. Participants can ... [Read More…]
Tailgating, Abilene Zoo carnival highlight 2020 Homecoming plans
Events for Homecoming have been scheduled amidst uncertainty caused by the ongoing pandemic. The first event to kick off the Homecoming Weekend will be a praise day Chapel on Oct. 16. “We are planning a Friday praise day for those on campus and virtually," said April Young, officer of alumni and university relations. "We’re still working on ... [Read More…]
Residence halls reopen lobbies for visitors
The Office of Residence Life made the decision to open its residence hall lobbies to guests on Sept. 11, changing a previous decision at the beginning of the semester. With the start of a new semester amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the residence halls had been closed to guests to combat spreading the virus. The main goal of residence life is to ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Miners defeat Wildcats in football season opener
The Wildcat football team opened its season against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners on Saturday night in El Paso. After a close first half, the Miners defeated the Wildcats 17-13, leaving the Wildcats standing 0-1 as they prepare to face Army West Point in New York on Oct. 3. ... [Read More…]
Miners spoil Mansell’s Wildcat debut, 17-13
Senior quarterback Peyton Mansell's first start for the Wildcats ended in a defensive, low-scoring battle in favor of the UTEP Miners. After taking an early first quarter lead, the Miners responded later in the second half to secure the 17-13 victory. Despite the loss, head coach Adam Dorrel is pleased with his team's effort. "We did a lot of ... [Read More…]
Student productions director accepts new position at George Mason
Dr. Nick Tatum, director of student productions, accepted a new teaching position at George Mason, and will leave the university at the end of the fall semester. Tatum serves as a professor in the communications department and the director for Sing Song and Freshman Follies. He was also heavily involved with a cappella groups and large-group ... [Read More…]
Wildcats set to square off against Miners in El Paso
The Wildcats are set to begin a historic season Saturday against the University of Texas at El Paso. As for the Miners, they have already played two games this season. In week one, they came back to win against one of ACU's familiar foes, the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, 24-14. Then in week two, suffered a 59-3 loss thanks to the University of ... [Read More…]
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