Archives for February 2003

Tragedies should serve as warning to students

February 23, 2003 by Optimist Editorial Board

Recent tragedies in Chicago and Providence, R.I., should be fair warning to university students to be wary of large crowds in small spaces. Earlier this week, several dozen people were trampled to death in a Chicago nightclub after security workers sprayed mace to break up a fight. The club did not have a permit to operate. Then a ... [Read More…]

Simplicity, personal experience is focus of Taizé worship style

February 23, 2003 by Jonathan Smith

By Jonathan Smith, Staff Writer A new contemplative worship service, called Taizé, will be conducted 15 minutes after each evening Lectureship speech this week at about 8:30 p.m. TaizéÂ (pronounced Teh-zay) originated in Taizé, France, and focuses on "simplicity, silence, confession, reconciliation and prayer," according to its Web site, ... [Read More…]

An Epic Vision

February 23, 2003 by Melanie J. Knox

By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor Inspired by Jacob's dream in Genesis 28, Jack Maxwell hopes to share the inspiration with others through his sculpture, Jacob's Ladder Jack Maxwell had a vision. When the Woodward family donated $26 million to ACU five years ago in memory of Grace Woodward, the university wanted to find a way to commemorate a ... [Read More…]

Tent’s return resurrects traditions, memories

February 23, 2003 by Melanie J. Knox

By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor The Bible Lectureship tent, which was a tradition until recent years, has been resurrected for the second year in a row on the mall outside Moody Coliseum. In the early days of Lectureship, the tent was used for exhibits and was set up in the parking lot that is now the Teague Center. The tent was done away ... [Read More…]

‘Outstanding’ as graduate and alumnus: California senator Scott named 2003 Alumnus of the Year

February 23, 2003 by Melanie J. Knox

By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor When Jack Scott graduated from ACU in 1954 with a degree in Bible, he was named the "Outstanding Male Graduate." No one could have known then the truth the title foretold. This year, Scott, now a California state senator, has been named the "Outstanding Alumnus of the Year" by the Alumni Association. "He has ... [Read More…]

ACU opens season Monday: ACU ranked No. 8 in national preseason poll

February 23, 2003 by Brian Roe

By Brian Roe, Sports Writer The No. 8 ACU golf team will open its 2003 spring golf season on Monday, March 3, at the St. Edwards Spring Invitational. The team was originally scheduled to travel to Bakersfield, Calif., to for the Bakersfield Invitational, however that tournament was canceled. The St. Edwards Spring Invitational is one of four ... [Read More…]

Dallas company filming at well-known ACU events: Production crew documenting a year of life at ACU

February 23, 2003 by Kyle Peveto

By Kyle Peveto, Arts Editor Cameramen brandishing huge high-definition cameras will be seen on campus throughout the year while documenting the life of ACU. Documentation of a year in the life of ACU will be produced as a film in part of the Centennial Vision of ACU. The finished product will accompany the celebration of ACU's 100th ... [Read More…]

Christians should oppose death penalty

February 23, 2003 by Kyle Peveto

By Kyle Peveto, Arts Editor Column Schmolumn I love Texas. Ask anyone who knows me, and they'll tell you I rarely leave the state. And I rarely want to. I love the pride Texans have about our state. All of nature is beautiful and all states have beautiful scenery, but Texas is so unique. Towns full of nosey, high school football-loving ... [Read More…]

Cats a step closer to playoffs: ACU records key road victory

February 23, 2003 by Joel Weckerly

By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor The women's basketball team's road win Thursday over West Texas A&M improved the Wildcats' chances of reaching the Lone Star Conference Post-Season Tournament, as the Wildcats improved to 14-12 overall and 5-6 in the LSC South Division. WTAM dropped to 16-8 overall and 6-5 in the South. If the Buffaloes lost to ... [Read More…]

King of her castle: Hot-shooting freshman worked to get starting role

February 23, 2003 by Joel Weckerly

By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor Thank God Ashley King doesn't play basketball the way she takes care of her room. "She has her messy days," roommate and teammate Kier-stan Barbee said of the tidiness issue in their Gardner Hall dorm room. But messy days come as a rarity for the true freshman on the basketball floor. "She's very much a ... [Read More…]