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Board discusses employment policy

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A majority of faculty members favor the university hiring Christian faculty outside of the Churches of Christ, according to a recent faculty survey conducted by the Faculty Senate at the request of the Board of Trustees. At the same time, an even larger majority said the board should conduct a comprehensive study of potential effects of changing ... [Read More…]

Students vote Anabel Reid for contest

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Former ACU student and Cru Dinnerware designer Darbie Angell, is on the search for a woman who is selfless, humble and passionate about paying it forward. A few ACU students believe Anabel Reid, victim of the 2011 bus crash, would be the perfect winner of this contest. Angell created a contest where women who are passionate about giving back ... [Read More…]

Nelson Hall sees increased trend in thefts

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Minor theft is a continuing problem in dorms, with two reports of theft in Nelson so far this year. Amy McLaughlin-Sheasby, area coordinator in Residence Life, said theft is a growing problem in the dorms, especially in Nelson Hall. "Usually, clothing is stolen from laundry rooms or jewelry is stolen when found lying on the ground," Sheasby ... [Read More…]

New bike racks to be installed on campus

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Several new bike racks are set to be installed around campus thanks to a new initiative from Students' Association. Sean Branchaw, senior mathematics major from Derwood, Md., noticed bikes piling up at various locations and decided something needed to be done about the problem. First on Branchaw's list of locations is Moody Colesium. Branchaw ... [Read More…]

Theatre performs for Cornerstone classes

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This year's Cornerstone production will address the difficulties of mental illness through the ACU Department of Theatre's performance of the musical "Next to Normal." Chair of the theatre department, Adam Hester saw the play on Broadway three times and said he knew he wanted to produce it at ACU because of its inherent truth and emotion. "I ... [Read More…]

SA passes four new bills, allocates funds

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Four bills to allocate funds towards events on campus were passed at Wednesday's Students' Association meeting. The first of which was "Thanksgivmas," presented to Congress by Beau Carter, sophomore political science major from Farmers Branch. He requested that SA allocate no more than $300 to provide Sharon's Barbeque and other refreshments ... [Read More…]

Respect for Chapel is a two-sided issue

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1,650 minutes per semester. 1,650 minutes ACU asks of its students, to sit and soak in what has been planned from the start of the bells to the closing, "You're dismissed." The mandatory credit count is a constant source of iPhone game-time and gripes. But lately, Chapel-going has grown a little more painful. Last Thursday, the evening ... [Read More…]

Why I need a demotivational speaker to set the standards

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I'm pretty tired of people trying to motivate me. Now before I explain, I do believe we all need people who encourage us to create dreams and go after them, especially at this formative stage in our lives. But, if it isn't coming from someone I know wants the best for me, personally, it's empty. If you're getting paid to tell me how great I ... [Read More…]

Going against the dating lifestyle

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I'm single. As a matter of fact, I've always been single. I've never had a girlfriend in my life. So, since I am a third culture kid, an illustrator and single, I think I can offer a special look at dating and relationships. Is it just ACU or do all colleges push students to start dating? It does puzzle me that people think their only chance ... [Read More…]

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