By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief The Students' Association Congress began its advocacy work Wednesday night with a presentation of the10 categories SA task forces will be focusing on this year. Congress also approved by a unanimous hand vote two Appropriations Committee decisions that awarded $809 to the sophomore class and denied a $950 ... [Read More…]
Archives for September 2002
Network glitches halt classes
By Steve Holt, Opinion Editor The ACU computer network suffered two serious problems Tuesday morning, one of which was widespread but random and the other causing difficulties with login passwords. The glitches were not related but occurred almost simultaneously at about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, said Bob Nevill, director of computer and network ... [Read More…]
Column Like I See ‘Em: Cross Hoss Country
By Steve Holt, Opinion Editor You may have seen them gliding around the perimeter of campus, donning bright jogging singlets. You might have a class with one or two of them. You may even know they run cross country. Chances are, the success of the cross country team doesn't come up over dinner. But do you know how good these guys really ... [Read More…]
Wildcats fall in home opener: Team kicks off home LSC South play this weekend
By Joshua Parrott, Sports Writer This weekend is now or never for the ACU volleyball team. After falling to St. Edward's Tuesday night, 3-1, and dropping matches to both Eastern New Mexico and West Texas A&M, the Wildcats stand at 7-7 overall, but more importantly 0-2 in Lone Star Conference South Division play, making this weekend's home matches ... [Read More…]
SA must choose projects carefully
The Students' Association is on the right track in sorting through student opinion for campus improvements, but it must be careful to recognize what is valid criticism and what is nothing more than post-adolescent whining. Upon reviewing some of the suggestions SA received from its student surveys this month, we find three categories of ... [Read More…]
Popular praise song delivers false message
By Melanie J. Knox, Page Editor As I Wish "Can He still feel the nails...?" No. "Can He hear the crowd cry crucify...?" No. "Am I causing Him pain ...? No, no, no. I love to sing. Sometimes, I get in the "zone" and get wrapped up in the melody of the song. "Can He still feel the nails" has a beautiful melody, but the words send shivers ... [Read More…]
Disrespect the real problem in ongoing Chapel debate
I, like many of my fellow students, am quite fatigued by the seemingly eternal Chapel debate channeled through the Optimist, yet there is one particular issue that hasn't been addressed and I feel someone should shed light upon it. For the past two weeks, I have been quite frustrated and angered by the constant display of disrespect by my peers ... [Read More…]
“Assassins” tournament brings campus together: Mabee residents created game to bond with peers
By Kyle Peveto, Staff Writer Mabee residents are making the shower cap part of their fall wardrobe. Freshman men who participate in the "Assassins" water gun tournament must hunt down an assigned victim before they are shot by another competitor. Participants who wear shower caps on their heads cannot be "eliminated." Mabee resident assistants ... [Read More…]
Back has slow-Polk start: Record-breaking running back seeks last season’s groove
By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor Last season an unknown running back from Sam Houston State University transferred to ACU in hopes of becoming a starter, then proceeded to break the school's single-season rushing record. He had attention and gave fans something to look forward to watching on Saturday afternoons. Now, senior tailback Eric Polk is ... [Read More…]
Tarleton State defense stymies ACU: Football team to rest, refocus during bye week
By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor The ACU football team can play defense. To say anything less after ACU's narrow loss to nationally-ranked Tarleton State on Saturday would be absurd. The No. 7 Texans, who had been averaging 51 points a game, managed just a dozen against the Wildcat defense in a 12-9 victory at TSU. "It was a great defensive ... [Read More…]
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