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Rushing begins with rule change

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Pledging requirements have changed for the fall; Potential women pledges will now be expected to attend at least one rush for each women's club. "One of the things that we were noticing is that with the girls in particular, several were only going to one tea, which is kind of the kick-start for rushes," said Mark Jackson, associate director of ... [Read More…]

Club rushes begin for fall pledging

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The annual ACU spring rushing season is back for another year beginning with a new all-club rush on April 9. The students do not have to begin the registration process before they can participate. However, registration for pledging opened this week and will be open throughout the summer until August. Mark Jackson, associate director of student ... [Read More…]

Rushing season: The hunt for the bid

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Fewer topics receive as much discussion among ACU students as social clubs. Love them or hate them, the fact is it's rushing season and hundreds of sophomores, juniors and even a few seniors are fighting for a spot in club. Rushing is an opportunity for students to get to know the various clubs and decide which one they want to pledge. Those ... [Read More…]

Does God get to vote?

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God sits back in his throne-shaped cloud and sighs as he closes his MacBook. "Man, I've got to get off Facebook. There's no way I'll remember all their names by Wednesday's vote anyway." God has had a busy week. ACU students have all been requesting that he put them in the club that he thinks they belong in. Talk about ... [Read More…]

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