By Mallory Sherwood, Staff Writer Last summer, Justin Tuggle wanted to see what mission work was all about. He spent 10 weeks in Chiang Mai, Thailand, evangelizing to university students alongside other Christians on campus, and he discovered something. "Foreign missions is exciting," said Tuggle, graduate student in Bible from Edmond, Okla. ... [Read More…]
Archives for October 2004
Campus missing usual complaints
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Two full years on the Optimist staff have taught me at least one thing about the university: Students respond almost the same way about everything, every year. Same complaints about meal plans, University 100, Chapel and the list goes on. I've gotten to where I almost have to hear these responses to know that ... [Read More…]
Six investigated for theft of crest: Suspects to go before panel of faculty, students Wednesday
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Six members and pledges of the Gamma Sigma Phi men's social club will go before a panel of faculty, staff and students Wednesday afternoon to tell of their involvement in the theft of the Frater Sodalis crest from the intramural fields across from Gardner Hall. The panel will recommend to Dr. Wayne Barnard, dean ... [Read More…]
Assistant direct of honors studies takes job in North Carolina
By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Dr. Jonathan Wade, assistant professor of English and assistant director of honors studies, announced his resignation from the university Monday. He will complete the fall semester and move to Cullowhee, N.C., in December, where he will take the position of center fellow at the North Carolina Center for the ... [Read More…]
Poker allowed, not gambling: Residence directors encourage playing for chips, not money
By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor Although a national poker craze has grown through the last several years as ESPN, Bravo and several other TV networks have broadcast major tournaments, Dr. Wayne Barnard, dean of Campus Life, said he has not seen much of a problem on campus and has not had to take any disciplinary action against it. Gambling in ... [Read More…]
Cats end losing streak to WTAMU: Volleyball team wins its first Lone Star Conference South game
By Brian Roe, Sports Writer The Wildcats flung an 11-year monkey forcefully off their backs Thursday night soundly beating West Texas A&M in a three-game sweep in Moody Coliseum. ACU demolished their rivals 30-19, 30-22, 30-22 in less than 90 minutes in front of 522 fans. "The fans were so loud we couldn't even hear ourselves on the court," said ... [Read More…]
Morrow, Bernhardt honored: ACU players named offensive and defensive P.O.W.s
By Brian Roe, Sports Writer A pair of Wildcats were honored for their play in the Lone Star Conference Crossover Tournament last weekend in Abilene. Senior libero Kellen Morrow was named LSC South defensive player of the week, and junior outside hitter Michelle Bernhardt was named LSC South offensive player of the week for their performances ... [Read More…]
Volunteer Opportunities for Oct. 1, 2004
Covenant Place of Abilene, an assisted living facility, needs someone to tutor a student who wants to learn to read and write. For information, contact the Volunteer and Service-Learning Center. The Noah Project needs volunteers to answer hotline calls and attend to shelter needs. For information, contact the Volunteer and Service-Learning Center. ... [Read More…]
A life changed
By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Paul Goncalves easily blends into the crowds of students loitering campus; students would have trouble picking him out from a crowd of young men with shaggy hair and baseball caps. He's similar to most young men his age; he fiddles around on the guitar, plays soccer in his residence hall hallway, and he's still ... [Read More…]
Memorial service planned: Student could face manslaughter charges for fatal collision
By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor A memorial service for former student Emmanuel Anyanwu is being tentatively planned for Thursday night in the Chapel on the Hill. Anyanwu, 22, died early Saturday evening in a car wreck on North First and Mesquite streets. He was partially ejected from his Mitsubishi sports utility vehicle after it was hit from ... [Read More…]
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