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…]
Archives for 2004
Students encouraged to apply for WorldWide Witness
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…]
The long journey from home: Madagascar sends 24 students halfway across the world to ACU
By Sarah Carlson, Copy Editor Dr. John Tyson walked into the presidential palace in Antananarivo, Madagascar, one Saturday morning in November 2003 not knowing what to expect. While visiting the country on the first U.S.-Madagascar Business Council and trade mission, Tyson, vice president for development, represented World Christian Broadcasting, ... [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…]
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…]
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…]
ACU ready to face OSU, Kansas, Arkansas among D-I opponents at meet
By Steve Holt, Sports Writer The men's and women's cross country teams will run against their fastest competition so far this season on Saturday, competing in the Oklahoma State University Cowboy Jamboree in Stillwater, Okla. The men's team is ranked fifth in the national poll this week, but it will see its match this weekend against a field of ... [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…]
SA supports Opening Chapel flag: Congress also creates committee to research student meal plans
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief The Students' Association showed support for the controversial American flag displayed during Opening Day Ceremonies in Chapel. Anxious to respond to a petition that circulated last week against the size of the flag, Congress passed a resolution showing its approval of the flag and its size. "Students from ... [Read More…]
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