Bitsy's Flowers is closing up shop after about 38 years of service. The next residents of the building off Campus Court are yet to be determined. Bitsy Gregory, owner of Bitsy's Flowers, said that she has gotten offers from three different people to buy her building, but is waiting to see "who does the best job putting the money out". Today, ... [Read More…]
Fall Chapel theme spread out, moved to Cullen
Despite rumors that the weekly Chapel schedule will be changing, only two minor changes are happening this year, said Mark Lewis. First, the dates for departmental Chapels have been altered. "Over the past several years, we have done three departmental Chapels every semester," said Lewis, assistant dean for spiritual life and Chapel ... [Read More…]
New recipe for Food Court check-out lines
The Hilton Food Court got a face lift to reduce the amount of clutter in the Campus Center over the summer. "The question came up, 'What can we do to renovate the food court so that we can accommodate more tables, more chairs and make it more of a full food court?'" said Tom Arellano, senior food service director. According to Anthony ... [Read More…]
Zumba Toning classes dance their way to SWRC
Group exercise classes offered at the Royce and Pam Money Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be changing this semester to better benefit students and alumni. "We have added more classes at the 5:30 p.m. time slot to respond to the popularity of that time," said Joel Swedlund, Executive Director of the Rec Center. Last semester the ... [Read More…]
Cartoon: Welcome Week Summarized
"Welcome Week Summarized" Daily Doodle Dosage by Ben Todd ... [Read More…]
Keeping traditions: A letter to freshmen
It's the start of another new school year, and there are plenty of bright-eyed and eager new faces walking these hallowed halls. While the university tries to impart as much wisdom as it can on freshmen during Welcome Week, certain details always seem to fall through the cracks. ACU is all about traditions. You've already experienced the ... [Read More…]
My elbow, the moon and kickball
Beginning a new school year and learning the ropes as the new editor of the Optimist has been a very humbling experience for me. In times like these, you find out exactly how much you don't know. You get lost and show up to the wrong classroom. You forget to respond to your name when attendance is called. You can't find a seat in Chapel. It's ... [Read More…]
Real life is not like TV
Everyone has a television series they keep up with on a regular basis. Some people even have multiple shows they eagerly tune in to weekly. The genres of these shows vary. Some people are addicted to action-packed crime dramas. Others prefer comedies or sitcoms. Reality TV is always popular. Science fiction programs are entertaining for those ... [Read More…]
The making of the Maker Lab
ACU's Mobile Learning Initiative and the AT&T Learning Studio put the school on the map as a technology trailblazer in higher education. And with the university's newest development, the "innovative and real" mantra never held more true. During this year's homecoming events, the Library will open its Maker Lab, providing creative tools ... [Read More…]
Welcome Week kicks off the 2013 fall semester
The new freshman class get a chance to meet and greet throughout Welcome Week before the fall semester of 2013 begins. Video/editing by: JP Festa, Jaci Isham, and Denzil Lim ... [Read More…]
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