Monday 09/01/03 1:47 a.m. - Contacted students at Business lot and asked to leave 3:40 p.m. - Suspicious vehicle at WPAC, vehicle was leaving upon arrival 8:45 a.m. - Medical emergency at Campus Center, subject refused medical treatment and was not transported to the hospital but did go to the health center on campus 9:45 a.m. - Received call ... [Read More…]
Archives for September 2003
Students rush to join the clubs
By Steve Holt, Staff Writer This week marked the first contact social club members had with prospective pledges, as formal and informal rushes began Monday. Undergraduate students interested in joining a social club this fall mingled with club members at a variety of men's and women's rushes, most of which offered food and a fun theme. "It went ... [Read More…]
Runners open season with ACU Classic
By Steve Holt, Staff Writer Jon Murray is due for a national title in cross country. Not runner-up like the last two seasons. First. Period. The veteran has coached many championship track and field teams, but the ultimate prize has eluded Murray in the fall sport, which officially begins Friday at 6 p.m. with the ACU Classic at Sherrod Park. ... [Read More…]
Ukranians headline Wildcat newcomers
By Steve Holt, Sports Writer The ACU women's cross country team has already experienced a scare this fall, before any women even put on a purple singlet. Freshman runner Olha Kryvyak of Lviv, Ukraine, collapsed on Aug. 28 after a run, and after being rushed to the emergency room was diagnosed with a severe case of heat stroke. Kryvyak was just ... [Read More…]
Fall enrollment drops, but barely
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Despite lingering reluctance to travel, a poor economy and budget cuts, the university's enrollment held steady this year, dropping only two students from last year at this time. After 12 days of school, the university's official fall enrollment is 4,675. Although the headcount is just two fewer than last ... [Read More…]
SA work begins with 14 approved
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief By a near-unanimous vote, Student Congress approved 10 nominations to its ranks Wednesday, filling out a governing body one-fourth of which is unelected by the students. Congress also approved its executive secretary, the final two members of the Executive Cabinet and a parliamentarian. "It's a great ... [Read More…]
Column Like I See ‘Em: State fairs-a true American tradition
By Steve Holt, Opinion Editor The distinct aromas of funnel cakes, turkey legs and popcorn waft into your nostrils. You hear the bleating of sheep, laughter of children and the ringing of cheerful calliope music. A barrage of the exclamation "Step right up!" greets you at every turn. You are at the state fair in 1849...or 2003. The truth is, ... [Read More…]
Propositions worthy of your vote
On Saturday we can accept of the privilege of voting on 22 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. Looking at their relevance to the Abilene area, we chose the following Top 3 proposed amendments. We encourage students to read our positions on each of them but to decide for themselves which amendments to accept and which to reject on the ... [Read More…]
Bermudan students worry about home: Students lose communication with family, friends
By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor Students from Bermuda were left worried over the weekend as the eye of hurricane Fabian-the worst storm to hit the island in 50 years-passed directly over friends and family on the island. "I felt like the distance between Abilene and Bermuda had tripled because I couldn't reach anybody to see that they were ... [Read More…]
ACU: tipping scales in 2003
By Brian Roe, Sports Writer Balance is a dynamic part in the game of tennis. As a player, one needs balance to control the game and stay in the point. As a team, the roster needs to be balanced in order to control match play and team victories. This team has balance. "We are very balanced up and down the roster," said Hutton Jones, head tennis ... [Read More…]
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