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Student-run cafe opens in COBA

September 17, 2013 by Jesse Harper

The Crossing Cafe replaced the Connections Cafe in the College of Business Administration and opened for business on Monday. "The Crossing Countdown", a giveaway sweepstake launched by COBA students promoted the opening of The Crossing Cafe's newly renovated store over Twitter and Facebook. ACU students were randomly selected for different ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase Tagged With: Campus Dining, COBA, Crossing Cafe

2-0 win moves soccer to 6-0-1 record

September 17, 2013 by Brittney Johnson

Sept. 14 the Wildcats traveled to Plainview where they matched up against the Wayland Baptist University Pioneers at the J.V Hilliard Field. Thirty-two minutes into the first half, senior midfielder Jacey Ferrara scored her second goal of the season with an assist from senior forward Andrea Carpenter. Carpenter was constantly looking to help ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports Tagged With: Women's Soccer

ACU dominates New Mexico Highlands

September 14, 2013 by Matthew Sloan

The ACU football team had their first test of the season Saturday and passed with flying colors in a 52-28 victory over N.M. Highlands. The Wildcats jumped out to an early 10-0 lead behind an 87-yard touchdown pass from John David Baker to Darian Hogg. From there ACU continued to create separation and the game was never close. The Cowboys ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports Tagged With: Football

I Am Second series shares with campus

September 12, 2013 by Kirsten Holman

I Am Second aimed to leave an enormous impact on the ACU campus through the testimonies that were shared during Chapel this week. Guest speaker Lisa Luby Ryan and the coordinators in the Chapel office hope to bring I Am Second back next year. The guest speakers included former U.S. Army Ranger Chris Plekenpol, artist Marc Eckel who introduced ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase Tagged With: Chapel, Spiritual Life

No Tech support: ‘Cats make history

September 12, 2013 by Collin Wieder

The Wildcats' volleyball team defeated Texas Tech 3-1 Tuesday night. It was their first time playing a Div. I opponent and they made history. The 'Cats jumped out to a quick 2-1 lead behind and all-around stellar play from the team, moving to a 3-2 record on the early season. The fourth set tests the Wildcats as the Red Raiders rally to tie the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports Tagged With: Division I, Volleyball

Feral Cat Initiative sets up feeders

September 10, 2013 by Gabi Powell

A minimized melody of meowing can be heard on campus compared to years past. Last semester, Campus Management took action against a cat-crowded campus by implementing a new program named the Feral Cat Initiative. Corey Ruff, executive director of facilities and campus management and main advisor for the initiative, said around 40 cats have gone ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News, Showcase Tagged With: Campus Cats, Feral Cat Initiative

Wildcats run over McMurry 60-17

September 7, 2013 by Matthew Sloan

The Wildcats followed up a record-setting performance last week with another dominant offense showing, scoring 60 points in a 60-17 victory against McMurry Univeristy. ACU was led by senior running back Charcandrick West, who ran for 139 yards and four scores against the War Hawks. West also led the team in receiving yards with 59 yards on four ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports Tagged With: Football, McMurry Football

Nursing school seeks healthy first year

September 5, 2013 by Rachel Fritz

ACU has introduced it's new School of Nursing this semester and it is a new experience for both students and professors. Nursing majors now have a new facility located in Zona Luce and students will be able to graduate with an accredited degree. Like the start of anything new, there are a few kinks to be worked out. With a new school of students, ... [Read More…]

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Wildcats hammer the Hornets 84-6

August 31, 2013 by Matthew Sloan

The ACU football team took the field for the first time as a Div. I football team and did not disappoint, beating the Concordia Hornets 84-6. Despite barely playing into the third quarter, senior John David Baker shattered the single game ACU passing touchdowns record with seven. "It was fun. Honestly, we were clicking offensively," Baker ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Showcase, Sports Tagged With: Division I, Football

University justifies new iPad requirement

August 29, 2013 by Madeline Orr

All incoming freshmen students this semester are required to have either an iPad mini, iPad 2 or newer device. "We're treating it very similar to a textbook, in that it is not required to be a student, but it is required in certain courses," said Dr. Susan Lewis, vice provost. This year all the commitments for the original mobile learning ... [Read More…]

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