By Jaci Schneider, Staff Writer As Amber Wiard joined the many freshmen who flocked to campus two years ago amid the whirlwind of Welcome Week activity, she wondered, "Why am I here?" For many students, such as Kathleen Spivey, sophomore chemistry major from College Station, the answer was easy. She came because her family attended; it wasn't ... [Read More…]
Archives for 2004
McDonald Hall to become freshman men’s residence: New housing program will group those in business, Bible
By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor McDonald Hall, which houses sophomore women, will become a living and learning community for freshman men in the colleges of Biblical Studies and Business Administration. Dr. Mimi Barnard, director of Residence Life Education and Housing, said men enrolled in either the Bible or business University 100 courses ... [Read More…]
Seniors set to graduate Saturday: Ceremonies split to accommodate largest-ever graduating class
By Sarah Carlson, Staff Writer The largest graduating class in university history will walk across the stage Saturday in two separate ceremonies. Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement are combined this year, with commencement for the colleges of Business Administration, Biblical Studies, Nursing and Applied Studies at 11 a.m. in Moody Coliseum, ... [Read More…]
Letter from the Editor: Editor in chief looks back
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief "The newspapers! Sir, they are the most villainous-licentious-abominable-infernal-Not that I ever read them-No-I make it a rule never to look into a newspaper." -The Critic (1779), by Richard Brinsley Sheridan A young, scared freshman who had never taken a journalism class in his life sat on the floor in an ... [Read More…]
Staff ranks top 10 stories
At the end of each year, we tend to reflect. In academia, where so many things already defy conventions, we look back at a "year" that in fact began only nine months ago and bridges two calendar years. Nonetheless, after surveying the staff and the front pages of our 52 issues to date, we determined the Top 10 news stories of the 2003-04 school ... [Read More…]
Three Wildcats to represent ACU at UTA Open
By Steve Holt, Sports Writer Most of the men's and women's track and field athletes will rest and train this weekend, a week before the Lone Star Conference Championships, while three athletes compete at the University of Texas-Arlington Open. Sophomore Delt Cockrell, who has been unable to qualify for nationals in the 200-meter dash because of ... [Read More…]
Arrests made in Mabee thefts: Roommates stole thousands in DVDs, ACU Police allege
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief A current and former student were arrested last week and charged with two counts of burglary for allegedly stealing hundreds of dollars in DVDs and other merchandise from rooms in Mabee Hall. The two students, roommates at the time, stole the items in February, ACU Police Chief Jimmy Ellison said. Two of four ... [Read More…]
Students drive on despite gas costs
By Jaci Schneider, Staff Writer Students are not changing their driving habits even though gas prices are higher than ever in Texas and show no indication of leveling off. Gas stations near campus display prices of at least $1.60 a gallon. Those prices, however, are lower than the national average of $1.80, according to AAA. Chad Carnes, ... [Read More…]
New Student Congress meets for the first time: Executive president Rouse presents a plan for the future
By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor Almost 30 members of the newly elected Student Congress listened to a portion of executive president Layne Rouse's plan for the future as well as a speech from graduating senior Taylor Hemness in its first meeting of the new administration and final one of the year. Rouse said he has considered and will continue ... [Read More…]
Poised to begin 99th year, ACU focuses on centennial: Fund-raiser, history, celebration converge in 2005-06 session
By Sarah Carlson, Staff Writer Dr. Michelle Morris has her hands full. Morris, assistant vice president of University and Alumni Relations, serves as coordinator for the Centennial Celebration, has helped create the infrastructure for the celebration and works closely with 10 task forces that plan and implement the celebration activities. The ... [Read More…]
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