Archives for March 2003

Selected students among the best: Nine students nominated for 2003 Who’s Who honors

March 21, 2003 by Melanie J. Knox

By Melanie J. Knox, Opinion Editor Nine ACU students in graduate programs have been nominated for the 2003 Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. "I'm very honored," said Kelly Branch, a student from Colorado Springs, Colo. in the communication department. "It's something that I can put on a resume, and just add to a list ... [Read More…]

Response to sin should be love

March 21, 2003 by Optimist Reader

The other day my friend discovered something disturbing. It was a card with the definition for the word vile on one side and a scripture denouncing homosexuality on the other. I do not know what the attempt of the person was who wrote these cards, but if it were to save those stuck in that sin, then they went about it in the wrong way. One of ... [Read More…]

Cats knock off four opponents: Women’s team carries 12-1 record

March 21, 2003 by Brian Roe

By Brian Roe, Sports Writer The Lady Wildcats extended their recent string of successes by winning four matches in three days over spring break. The ACU women disposed of Stephen F. Austin (9-0) and Sam Houston St. (7-2) on March 7. The victories continued to come as they won over St. Edwards and Incarnate Word (9-0) on March 8 and 9. The ... [Read More…]

Guests to solve mystery: Honors students write script, plan March 29 murder

March 21, 2003 by Kyle Peveto

By Kyle Peveto, Arts Editor An honor student will be murdered March 29 at the Windsor Hotel. But the killer will be found that evening. The Honors Program will sponsor a murder mystery dinner for honors students, which will include a murder case to be solved by those in attendants. "Attendants will arrive and someone will be murdered," said ... [Read More…]

Back above .500, Wildcats start division play: ACU plays four at Tarleton State

March 21, 2003 by Joel Weckerly

By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor With a sweep over New Mexico Highlands Tuesday, the softball team moved back over .500 just in time to kick off Lone Star Conference South Division play at Tarleton State this weekend. ACU knocked off Highlands at Wells Field 4-0 in the first game and 3-0 in the nightcap to increase its record to 16-15. Freshman ... [Read More…]

Bush juggles war, economy

March 21, 2003 by Paul A. Anthony

By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief As Washington prepared for war in the days and hours before missiles and bombs struck Baghdad, the tone was businesslike And inside the White House, President George W. Bush showed no signs of wavering as he marched America to war, said Kasey Pipes, class of 1995 and associate director of the White House Office ... [Read More…]

Offensive into Iraq intensifies: Attack rushed to hit Hussein

March 21, 2003 by Paul A. Anthony

By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief The war in Iraq intensified throughout the day Thursday, as U.S. Marines and British troops entered southern Iraq and bombs and missiles continued to rain on Baghdad. Further information also was released involving the start of the war, which was moved up after CIA director George Tenet told Pentagon officials ... [Read More…]

SA amendments to pass to students for approval

March 21, 2003 by Paul A. Anthony

By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Class officer positions will be changed for the second time in three years under a Constitutional amendment passed by Student Congress Wednesday now pending student body approval. The amendment, Bill 81-19, would eliminate class president and vice president positions, naming instead five senators of equal power ... [Read More…]

Cats to kick off outdoor season: ACU welcomes four teams to Oliver Jackson

March 21, 2003 by Steve Holt

By Steve Holt, Copy Editor The 48-time national champion men's track and field team, along with the equally decorated women's team, will compete in the first of two home meets Saturday at Elmer Gray Stadium. The Oliver Jackson University Open, named after the legendary Wildcat track and field coach from 1948-63, will begin at 1 p.m. and will ... [Read More…]

Column Like I See ‘Em: Applaud small-scale strike to kill Saddam

March 20, 2003 by Steve Holt

By Steve Holt, Opinion Editor The booming sounds and faint flashes of light that came to television viewers at about 8:30 p.m. CST signaled the "opening stages" of the United States' attempt to unseat and disarm Saddam Hussein in Iraq, President George W. Bush stated Wednesday night. It wasn't, however, the beginning of the all-out war. The early ... [Read More…]