I have a new obsession involving Gummi bears and vitamins. How might these two substances mix, you ask? In the form of Gummi bear vitamins, of course. I know your mind is blown - mine was too. It's not that I haven't had my fair share of Flintstones vitamins as a kid or any other flavored multivitamins marketed to the undeveloped taste of ... [Read More…]
Archives for January 2010
Sister of the bride discovers true joy
Anyone who has ever helped plan a wedding has most likely used the term "Bridezilla" to describe the demanding, emotional and irrational attitude of the bride-to-be. When my older sister accepted her boyfriend's proposal this summer, I officially used the word for the first time. Don't get me wrong. I love my sister and compared to other ... [Read More…]
World Famous ‘Beam’: Abilene spends evening with Iron and Wine
Hearing Sam Beam (Iron & Wine) sing feels a little like sitting on the back porch of a log cabin on a summer day as dusk falls, with a soft breeze blowing and a sweet thought dancing in and out of your head. And you're probably in love. You also probably just finished a good book, and life feels satisfying and peaceful at that certain ... [Read More…]
Critical Mass: All students to have iPhone, iPod touch by fall 2010
ACU’s Mobile Learning Initiative will expand to include all full-time students, Executive Vice President Dr. Phil Schubert said last week. “We’re getting ready to fully saturate the mobile devices throughout the university. All full-time students will have them by fall 2010. We’ve been anxious for a long time to get devices in every student’s ... [Read More…]
IPad release offers new opportunties
Apple alone is not the answer. Apple's mobile tools can improve and expedite the exchange of information, but they can do nothing on their own. Apple is a facilitator of creativity and collaboration, attributes the leaders of ACU's Mobile Learning Initiative have clearly demonstrated. Although the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch are merely tools, a ... [Read More…]
Vancil signs with Seattle Mariners
Former ACU pitcher Preston Vancil signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners and has been invited to their minor league spring training camp. Vancil posted a 3.54 ERA during his last season with the Wildcats and finished in the nation's top 10 in strikeouts with 108. He was only 5-6 on the season, but he still earned first team ... [Read More…]
Optimist to publish on new Apple iPad
The Optimist, ACU's student-run newspaper, will be available on Apple's new iPad device when it premiers in 60 days, making it the first collegiate student publication to take advantage of Apple's latest technology. Dr. Cheryl Bacon, chair of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, says students and faculty already are working to ... [Read More…]
Cope joins global ‘Heartbeat’ ministry
After 18 years of preaching at Highland Church of Christ, Mike Cope is a veteran when it comes to shepherding a church body. His new job, however, requires exactly the opposite - a focus on people who have left the church behind. Cope, adjunct instructor of Bible, missions and ministry, has been working with Landon Saunders since mid-July on a ... [Read More…]
Rambelles hold off Wildcats’ late rally
One of the worst games of the season for the Wildcats coupled with one of the best for the Angelo State Rambelles equaled a disastrous defeat for the ACU women. Snapping a five-game winning streak, the Wildcats fell to the rival Belles 57-52 in San Angelo after a weeklong break from action. "I felt it was a good a time for a break in the season ... [Read More…]
Men’s team drops third straight
The Wildcats' midseason slide continued with an 82-58 loss at the hands of the Angelo State Rams in San Angelo. The loss was their third in a row, dropping their Lone Star Conference record to 0-3. The 'Cats record now stands at 7-11 on the season, while Angelo State improved to 10-8 for the year. The Rams outshot ACU 46.2 percent to 31 percent, ... [Read More…]
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