Archives for September 2002

Your Voice: Something was missing from Sept. 11 ACU Chapel ceremony

September 18, 2002 by Optimist Reader

I applaud the members of the Chapel committee who put so much time, effort, and thought into Chapel on Sept. 11, 2002. Although the special remembrance Chapel was very moving, I was disappointed in the fact that there were no military personnel represented, mentioned, or even publicly thanked. There were civilian firefighters, policemen and ... [Read More…]

Whistles a good step in preventing crime

September 18, 2002 by Optimist Editorial Board

The ACU Police have been distributing whistles to all women living on campus, in an effort to provide them with an attention-getting device should they be attacked. Whistles to stop attackers? Some would call the idea absurd and a waste. But more and more colleges and universities around the United States have adopted this program, and it looks ... [Read More…]

Break-out Chapels received positively

September 18, 2002 by Melanie J. Knox

By Melanie J. Knox, Page Editor The first departmental Chapels were conducted Tuesday in various locations around campus. These chapels are a part of the new "break-out" Chapels each Tuesday. "Departmental chapels are offered to help students develop more intimate relationships with students and faculty within their area of study," said Brad ... [Read More…]

Individuals give solid efforts on road: Tennis teams do well at invites

September 18, 2002 by Brian Roe

By Brian Roe, Sports Writer The ACU men's and women's tennis teams proved this weekend that they can compete with Division I schools. The men's team traveled to Beaumont to play in the Lamar Invitational, while the women competed in the Arkansas Invitational in Fayetteville, Ark. Both teams hung in with some of the tougher Division I teams. "We ... [Read More…]

Cats fall to 0-2: Team loses second straight to ranked opponent

September 18, 2002 by Joel Weckerly

By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor Despite improved play from a year ago, the ACU football team has found itself in a strangely similar situation to that date: 0-2. Saturday's 34-17 loss to No. 5 California-Davis left the Wildcats with an empty win column and a tie for last place in the Lone Star Conference South Division. Improvement is seen, ... [Read More…]

Club up and running: First race of the year for new club Sat. at Nelson Park

September 13, 2002 by Kyle Peveto

By Kyle Peveto, Staff Writer The newly formed Abilene Running Club will sponsor its first race Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. at Nelson Park. The Startline 5k will include a five kilometer race and a one mile fun run. The ARC's goal is to encourage jogging, running and fitness in Abilene and surrounding areas. Saturday's race, which starts by the ... [Read More…]

Wildcats get ready for Aggies: ACU takes on No. 6 Cal-Davis

September 13, 2002 by Joel Weckerly

By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor Coming off a 31-17 loss Central Arkansas, the football team travels to Division II powerhouse California-Davis this weekend. The No. 5 ranked Aggies were ranked No. 2 in last week's D2ootball.com Top 25 Poll, but lost 24-17 in their season opener to No. 1 Grand Valley State Saturday. "In my opinion, the better ... [Read More…]

Wildcats kick off fall tennis season: Men, women hit road for invitationals

September 13, 2002 by Brian Roe

By Brian Roe, Sports Writer The men's and women's tennis teams kick off the fall tennis season this weekend at their respective tournaments. The men will compete in the Lamar Invitational, while the women will be traveling to the Arkansas Invitational. Both tournaments are comprised primarily of Division I schools. "Both tournaments are going ... [Read More…]

Paint the town-again

September 13, 2002 by Melanie J. Knox

By Melanie J. Knox, Page Editor The theme for homecoming this year is "Paint the town purple - Texas style," differing only slightly from last year's theme of "paint the town purple." "I think it's great that ACU takes pride in their home state," said Kent Brantly, senior biblical text major from Indianapolis, Indiana. Some students from other ... [Read More…]

SA budget reforms saving student money

September 13, 2002 by Optimist Editorial Board

Jonathan Wilkerson is saving you money. Last year's Students' Association was an exercise in bloated bureaucracy and financial incompetence, thanks to mismanagement of student funds by committees, classes and Congress. Jeremy Smith, who at the time was co-chair of the Spring Break Campaigns committee, told Congress at the beginning of last ... [Read More…]