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GATA, GSP, Seniors win Sing Song 2017

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The women of GATA, the men of Gamma Sigma Phi and the Senior class came away with the overall wins in their respective divisions in Sing Song 2017. The senior act as the flu, directed by seniors Callie Houston and Courtney Tee, swept first place in all four categories – appearance, originality, entertainment and vocals. "We couldn't have ... [Read More…]

Williams runs for mayor 20 years after mentor McCaleb

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After his father was murdered in January of 1973, four-year-old Anthony Williams found joy in the "Joy Bus." He remembers Highland Church of Christ bringing a big blue bus to his neighborhood to transport kids to Sunday services. "They gave away orange juice and donuts," Williams said, "and for a little fat kid like me, that was the ... [Read More…]

Competition heats up among clubs for Sing Song win

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GATA and Galaxy will return to the Sing Song stage to defend their 2016 titles. But the 2015 champions, Sigma Theta Chi and Gamma Sigma Phi, are looking to take back the trophy. GATA will take the stage as S'mores directed by Darby Stemen, junior English major from Fair Oaks Ranch. Stemen said coming back after winning best Women's Club act has ... [Read More…]

Hot, hot, hot: Six talented performers take the stage as hosts and hostesses

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Sing Song hosts and hostesses have been a part of ACU's biggest tradition for decades now. The six performers sing and dance their way through transitions between the acts, providing entertainment for the audience. Though they don't get the chance to win Sing Song bragging rights like those participating in the acts, they still get a ... [Read More…]

SA votes to give students “more cowbell”

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Students' Association passed a resolution Wednesday to begin working with university administration on an athletic tradition which would provide cowbells for every student. Students could bring cowbells to all outdoor athletic events, said Colton Powell, professional development representative. Each student's graduation year would be on the ... [Read More…]

To Gillian on her 37th Birthday: Exploring faith, grief and renewal

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To Gillian on her 37th Birthday opens this Friday as the Theatre department's winter play. The show, written by Michael Brady, is about a woman named Gillian who dies on her 37th birthday. Her loved ones – including her husband, daughter, sister and brother-in-law – gather in Nantucket and struggle through the grief caused by Gillian's death. The ... [Read More…]

Strangers in our home, refugees at our doorstep

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Just when we thought all the politically divided protests were behind us, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to ban refugees and the Facebook/media battleground was stirred into turmoil again. Some say we need to protect our country, some say Obama did the same thing so we shouldn’t question Trump, while others say not accepting ... [Read More…]

Halbert-Walling evacuated after pipe ruptures

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Students and faculty evacuated the newly opened Halbert-Walling Research Center after a hot water pipe ruptured Friday morning. The pipe ruptured in the southeast corner of the second floor, damaging a sprinkler head in the high-pressure fire suppressant system. The sprinklers and water pipe released water for a short amount of time, ... [Read More…]

Emotional Support Animals make campus impact

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Lucy’s job throughout a normal day involves spending time with her owner, going on runs with her roommates and bringing comfort to those around her. Lucy is an Emotional Support Animal, also known as an ESA, for Dani Bates, a sophomore nursing major from Arlington. “When you want to take a break from homework, you can play with her instead of ... [Read More…]

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