Sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in pledging this semester met with members of different fraternities and sororities at the All Fraternity and Sorority Rushes on Friday and Saturday night. Fraternity and sorority groups remained socially distanced across the campus mall and provided games and refreshments for students. ... [Read More…]
Siggie Pavilion nearing October completion
Sigma Theta Chi is expecting completed construction of its Siggie Pavilion on campus this semester. The pavilion is being constructed in commemoration of the club's 50th anniversary that took place last year. “It’s in commemoration of the 50th year so it was super exciting last year at the 50th Homecoming dinner and everyone was so ... [Read More…]
Freshman Follies acts performing on TikTok
This year's Freshman Follies competition will take place via TikTok. Winning videos will premiere at the Town & Country Drive-In Theater. ACU's annual Freshman Follies is a freshman-only lip sync competition. This year, to comply with social distancing guidelines, freshmen will post videos on TikTok for judges to view, rather than ... [Read More…]
$31 million residence hall housing freshman women in fall 2021
The new residence hall being constructed on E.N. 16th St. will cost an estimated $31 million and house incoming freshman women for the 2021-22 academic school year. After the completed demolition and reconstruction of Gardner Hall, the new residence hall will house both freshman men and women. "The long-term goal, two or three years, would be ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Abilene honors Jacob Blake with peaceful protest
Citizens of Abilene gathered at Rose Park Tuesday evening to protest the shooting of Jacob Blake. Several community members spoke about injustices they have faced and societal changes they'd like to see. Despite the inclement weather, peaceful protesters unified to encourage others to protest racial injustices. Counter-protesters stood alongside ... [Read More…]
Gardner set for demolition; Nelson, Sikes to be renovated
Gardner Hall will be demolished to create space for a new residence hall in a historic plan for new living spaces. After completion of the new residence hall where Gardner stands today, Nelson and Sikes Halls will be renovated for the university's "freshmen village" plan. However, a specific timetable for demolition and renovation projects are ... [Read More…]
Student Government Association alters election process for class officers
Student Government Association is hosting interest meetings for students who hope to run for class offices and senate positions. Each class has positions open for a president, vice president, multicultural representative and ten class senators. However, due to the new guidelines set in place for COVID-19, students are being encouraged to ... [Read More…]
Mentor leader tested positive for COVID-19 during Wildcat Week
A Wildcat Week mentor leader tested positive for COVID-19 during Wildcat Week, which saw extensive health protocols as students returned to campus. Students and the other group leaders involved were informed of the positive result. Initially the Wildcat Week group was sent back to their residence halls. “I got back and was prepared to do ... [Read More…]
First Diversity Council meeting targets campus climate
ACU's first-ever Diversity Council meeting discussed important matters on-campus for students Aug. 3. Phil Schubert, president of the university, was pleased with how the first meeting transpired. "I was encouraged and energized by the level of engagement in the meeting," Schubert said. "Council members posed good questions and ideas and ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Local bands close Wildcat Week with concert in campus mall
Three student-led bands performed for the class of 2024 on Saturday night to close Wildcat Week. Lundi, Rosemary Beach and Weston & the Evergreen played between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. while students met with representatives from local churches and enjoyed dinner from various food trucks. ... [Read More…]
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