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Community-formation Chapel could begin next semester

December 1, 2004 by Jaci Schneider

By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Although original plans for Thursday Chapel never materialized this semester, coordinators said they hope to offer one special Chapel in Chapel on the Hill or Hart Auditorium in the spring, as well as small-group Chapels. Chapel has met in Moody Coliseum on Thursdays this semester even though coordinators had ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Chapel

Safe sex editorial truly disappointing

December 1, 2004 by Optimist Reader

I would like to take exception to the Opinion Page article, "Textbooks shouldn't abstain from safe sex." As an abstinence educator, it is my passion to educate teens about the dangers of premarital sex and the consequences of contracting sexually transmitted diseases. What I wish to take exception with is the misnomer that there can be "safe sex" ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Letters to the Editor

Students warned to take highway precautions during holiday travel

December 1, 2004 by Mallory Sherwood Schlabach

By Mallory Sherwood, Staff Writer In 11 days, ACU's campus will appear deserted. Most of the 5,800 students, faculty and staff will be finished attending and teaching classes, and students will have departed to enjoy the one-month Christmas break. If statistics are correct, though, nearly 4,020 deaths will result from crash-related accidents ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Christmas, Thanksgiving

Volunteer Opportunities for Nov. 19, 2004

November 19, 2004 by Optimist Staff

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee needs volunteers for a Habitat for Humanity project Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Volunteers will meet at the house at 1726 N. 7th St. For more information, contact the athletics office at Ext. 2353. The counseling center needs a graphic design student to volunteer creative talents and services to assist with ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Announcements

Cross Country team to compete in nationals

November 19, 2004 by Steve Holt

By Steve Holt, Sports Writer Running in the shadow of Division II cross country's Colorado behemoths for nearly a decade, the Wildcat men have inched closer and closer with each season to an elusive national championship. In 2000, the men placed second to Western State. In 2001, second. In 2002, another runner-up finish. Last year, more of the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Cross Country

Lori’s Story: Drive safe, watch out for turkeys

November 19, 2004 by Lori Bredemeyer

By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor During every school break, I hold my breath and monitor myACU for mass e-mails from Dean Barnard, hoping that everyone returns to school safely. It seems that more wrecks and more deaths occur during school breaks, so I'm always nervous until Monday when most students are back in class. As a student, I always ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columns

Watson discusses meal plans with Congress: SA tables plan for scholarship meant for student leaders on campus

November 19, 2004 by Jonathan Smith

By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Kevin Watson, chief administrative services officer, spoke to Student Congress on Wednesday night and answered questions regarding the university's meal plan policy. Watson talked to students for 30 minutes, answering questions that ranged from why students cannot swipe their cards multiple times per meal to if ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

Gardner Hall residents treated to Thanksgiving meal Thursday by staff in show of appreciation

November 19, 2004 by Mallory Sherwood Schlabach

By Mallory Sherwood, Staff Writer For 200 freshman women in Gardner Hall, it all came down to their gobble-and they should start practicing. On Thursday, Gardner Hall residents participated in a gobbling contest as one of the activities during a special Thanksgiving meal given by Gardner staff in appreciation of the women. The meal, catered by ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Thanksgiving

Debate team to contend for nationals: Several members could receive bid for tournament

November 19, 2004 by Mallory Sherwood Schlabach

By Mallory Sherwood, Staff Writer Lizz Alvarez has a chance. She went to nationals four years ago and placed 14th. Now she is looking to go again, this time to win. This weekend, ACU's nationally ranked forensic team, a competitive public speaking and debate team, is expecting several of its members to receive a bid this weekend at the ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News

Government shouldn’t play role of parents

November 19, 2004 by Sarah Carlson

By Sarah Carlson, Copy Editor I Am The Enemy On Veterans Day, an average 7.7 million watched the uncut, unedited and R-rated Saving Private Ryan on ABC, even though 66 of ABC's more than 220 affiliate stations, nearly one-third of the country, pulled the movie out of fear of indecency fines from the Federal Communication Commission. The FCC ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Opinion

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