By Mallory Sherwood, Staff Writer Dr. K.B. Massingill, director of the Adams Center, asked about 280 people at Monday's State of the University Address in the Teague Special Events Center about the second century vision, "What will ACU be like for our grandchildren and great-grandchildren?," as ACU approaches its Centennial Celebration next year ... [Read More…]
Archives for October 2004
Lady Buffs look for revenge against ACU: Cats look to start streak of their own against West Texas
By Brian Roe, Sports Writer The Wildcat volleyball team looks to extend its perfect conference record on Saturday when ACU travels to Canyon to play rival West Texas A&M. ACU sits alone in first place in the Lone Star Conference South Division with a 20-6 record, including a perfect 5-0 record against division opponents. The Wildcats soundly ... [Read More…]
Bush shown steady
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Supporting George W. Bush for president. It almost seemed like an unfortunate assignment at first. No matter what points I make, many will believe, "No surprise there-someone from Abilene Christian University supporting President Bush's re-election." But there is nothing too unfortunate about supporting the best ... [Read More…]
Track star faced long journey, tough choices to come to America
By Steve Holt, Opinion Editor Adeh Mwamba has had to make tough decisions throughout her entire life. With whom to live when her father died. Whether or not to run, despite the jeers of her friends. Whether she should leave a newborn baby in her native Zambia to run in America. Which college to attend. Fortunately, the junior cross country ... [Read More…]
Volunteer Opportunities for Oct. 22, 2004
Volunteers are needed Tuesday and Thursday each week to sell FilmFest tickets from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Campus Center ticket windows. Volunteers are needed at the show Nov. 12 to sell tickets before the show and to serve as ushers. Contact the Volunteer and Service-Learning Center for information. Hendrick Hospice Care needs volunteers to ... [Read More…]
University office makes history by entering parade float for the first time ever
By Mallory Sherwood, Staff Writer Indiana Jones just entered Abilene - on a float that is. For the first time ever, a university office is entering a float in the Homecoming Parade at 9:30 Saturday morning to compete with 27 student organization floats. Matt Boisvert, director of the Career and Academic Development program, came up with the idea ... [Read More…]
Teams compete for conference titles
By Steve Holt, Sports Writer The men's cross country team is expected to win its 13th straight Lone Star Conference Championship Saturday in Durant, Okla. The Wildcats enter the conference meet ranked No. 4 in the nation, behind Adams St. (Colo.), Western St. (Colo.), and California State-Chico. The women's team is unranked nationally but looks ... [Read More…]
Electoral College a foreign concept to some
By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor When voters cast their ballots Nov. 2, they're not voting for the president of the United States. They're choosing electors, who will meet to choose the president more than one month later on Dec. 13. The Electoral College is as old as democracy in America, but few citizens actually understand how it works. "I ... [Read More…]
Many students unacquainted with the issues: Busy schedules cited as a common reason for not voting, keeping informed
By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor In the last presidential election, most current college students were just learning how to drive and studying for the SATs, but in less than two weeks, they will have their first opportunity to help choose the leader of the United States of America. Getting involved in politics can be intimidating, especially ... [Read More…]
Feedback on residence hall leaders both positive and negative
By Mallory Sherwood, Staff Writer Bonnie Buchanan was by Rebecca Venable's side the entire night. The night Venable's dad died last year, Buchanan found Venable a ride to the airport at 4 a.m. to fly home to Colorado, and she sent letters and e-mails everyday to support and encourage Venable during the week of her father's funeral. Buchanan, ... [Read More…]
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