Dear Editor: For the past two years Abilene Christian University has been fortunate to have Paul Anthony as the editor of the Optimist. He has covered campus news and local news stories with a professionalism one rarely sees in student journalists. There have been times when articles were published which "raised a few eyebrows" on campus, ... [Read More…]
Archives for 2004
Student group coordinator not returning: Spell’s successor could be determined in coming weeks
By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor Amanda Spell will not return as coordinator of student organizations next year and might not return to the university at all once her husband finishes graduate school and finds a job. Although no official announcement has been made, Spell said she has told some people of the decision and others are beginning to ... [Read More…]
Actors prepare for new production: ‘Godspell’ a source of intimidation, debate about Christ, his life
By Sarah Carlson, Staff Writer While most students are studying or spending time with friends, Ryan Crowder is learning how to act like Jesus - literally. Crowder, senior theatre major from Thornton, Colo., will portray Jesus in the upcoming ACU Theatre production of Godspell. The musical will open April 15 and run for three weekends. Godspell ... [Read More…]
Dining Services rated on quality, value of experience: Students could enter a contest to win airline tickets
By Sarah Carlson, Staff Writer University Dining Services recently conducted a survey to find out students' opinions of campus dining. Cory Bourg, director of ARAMARK Food Service, said in an e-mail that Dining Services is hoping to get feedback from students on "menu offerings, times of operations, selection, variety, quality, service and the ... [Read More…]
Softball sweeps Panhandle: Cats end home schedule on high note
By Brian Roe, Sports Writer The Wildcats swept a two-game, non-conference series against Panhandle State Monday at Wells Field in Abilene. ACU, now winners in six of its last seven games, improves to 16-24 on the season. ACU was led by freshman pitcher Allison Crouse, who did the job from the pitcher's circle and from the batter's box. Crouse ... [Read More…]
A Man of Letters: Al Haley lets his writing reflect his life … and his life reflect his faith
By Kyle Peveto, Opinion Editor Piles of student manuscripts on the corner of Al Haley's desk represent the most vulnerable writing some will do in their lifetimes. They submit these essays and stories hopeful for the future of their art but nervous about their instructor's criticism. Haley returns these manuscripts - some five or six pages, ... [Read More…]
TAMUK wins two from Wildcats: Late-inning heroics in final game distance Javs from Cats in LSC
By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor Joel Wells watched disgustedly as the Texas A&M-Kingsville players mobbed each other at home plate, hooting and hollering and slapping each other's helmets. Kingsville's Mike Aguirre had just ripped a two-out single in the bottom of the ninth to score teammate Brandon Wittner and secure the Javelinas a 2-1 victory ... [Read More…]
Volunteer Opportunities for April 7, 2004
An elderly woman needs a volunteer to mow her lawn. Contact the Volunteer and Service-Learning Center in the Bean Sprout for more information. Keep Abilene Beautiful needs volunteers to pick up litter Friday on Abilene streets as part of Texas Trash-Off. Times are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and lunch will be provided. Contact the Volunteer and ... [Read More…]
Alumnus wins Pulitzer for Iraq photos: Leeson, four-time finalist, awarded top prize for ‘Morning News’ work
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief For David Leeson, the long, hard road to healing just became a little shorter. The university alumnus, class of 1978, spent nearly two months in Iraq photographing the dead, the dying, the bloodied-all casualties of war. Now his work, together with that of Dallas Morning News colleague Cheryl Diaz Meyer, ... [Read More…]
Editors chosen for on-campus media: Students reviewed by panel of faculty, administration
By Kyle Peveto, Opinion Editor Editors of next year's student publications, the Prickly Pear and the Optimist, were chosen last month by a committee composed of Dr. Royce Money, president of the university; Dr. Cheryl Bacon, chair of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication; and other faculty members. Jonathan Smith, sophomore ... [Read More…]
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