Monks has long been a staple of life for ACU students, with its well made cup of coffee and added bonus of a great atmosphere. The laid back vibe, delicious coffee and cheap concerts make it a natural gathering point for students. Tanner Endowe has been a barista there for over six months and said it is one of the best jobs he has ever had. ... [Read More…]
Baker ready to cook up touchdowns
ACU football has undergone some major changes over the past few months. The most significant change would be senior John David Baker taking over as starting quarterback. "It's a lot of responsibility," Baker said. "The driving force behind any offense is the quarterback. But I feel that I'm ready for it and I'm excited as well. I'm confident ... [Read More…]
Offense prepares to be prolific in ’13
ACU football is ushering in a new age this season. For the first time in four years the offense finds itself in an unusual position. The Wildcats will be welcoming senior John David Baker as quarterback in replacement of Mitchell Gale. Baker brings an exciting new wrinkle to the offense with his ability to scramble and run with the ball. The ... [Read More…]
Soccer team ready for Southland
ACU women's soccer team understands the adversity they must overcome in order to compete and win at the Div. I level. The team lost some starters from last year, but with 14 new faces on the field, head coach Casey Wilson recruited a team he knew would have the best chance for success in the Southland Conference. "We expect quite a few of ... [Read More…]
ACU hires new faculty and staff
ACU has hired many new faculty and staff to help with the large number of students and also bring a variety of backgrounds on to the campus. A total of 15 faculty and staff have been hired across the campus, from the Political Science Department to the Music Department. The Physics and Engineering Department added two new teachers to ... [Read More…]
Boone leaves ACU, search begins to fill position
The search for the new vice president of advancement will continue as long as needed to find the right person after Phil Boone left the position this summer, said Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university. Boone, former vice president of advancement, assumed the position in 2010 when Schubert first became president. "We've had some of ... [Read More…]
University justifies new iPad requirement
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…]
CitySquare students take campus to south Dallas
Eleven students completed internships and research in Dallas over the summer. Fall classes started Tuesday for the justice and urban studies students working alongside CitySquare, a non-profit organization focused on fighting poverty. This past summer the students completed internships with Americorps, and worked through summer camps and food ... [Read More…]
Faculty finds pros and cons of new OpenClass
After the campus-wide switch to OpenClass last semester, faculty and staff are adjusting to the new advantages and quirks of the system. The decision on the new learning management system was made by a committee formed specifically for the task. ACU's contract with Blackboard expired in July, said Dr. Mindi Thompson, director of distance ... [Read More…]
Everybody wants to be a SophistiCat
The first university-sponsored drill team will be on the sidelines of ACU sporting events, starting this fall. Founded by Danielle Burrell, sophomore Ad/PR major from Dallas, the SophistiCats will be performing at basketball, volleyball and football games. "When you think about excellent women, you think about women who are sophisticated, ... [Read More…]
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