Archives for 2004

Manirakiza second in mile; 4×400 squad headed to nationals

April 7, 2004 by Steve Holt

By Steve Holt, Sports Writer AUSTIN-"It's a beeeauutiful day for outdoor track and field!" echoed the voice of the announcer at the 77th annual Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays in Austin. Indeed it was-warm temperatures, an electric crowd and the best collegiate and professional athletes in the nation make the event an annual Mecca for track and ... [Read More…]

Rouse elected by wide margin: Alleged tampering, Student Guide violations create topsy-turvy race

April 7, 2004 by Paul A. Anthony

By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief The student body elected Layne Rouse as its president Thursday, bringing to an end a topsy-turvy election that featured alleged ballot tampering and likely Student Guide violations. Students' Association officials said the tampering charges affected only a handful of ballots and didn't affect the outcome of the ... [Read More…]

Volunteer in prison ministry

April 7, 2004 by Optimist Editorial Board

Support these men however you can. Dressed in all white, the men clap and sing, praising God with all the fervor a man can muster. They sing and fellowship every Wednesday, free to worship God for a few hours once a week. But after a couple of hours, they return to communal living with hundreds of other inmates and the life of a ... [Read More…]

Survey could lead to altering of school meal plans: Results to be, presented to administration soon

April 7, 2004 by Jonathan Smith

By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor The Students' Association voted March 31 to support changes to the university meal plan system, such as charging meal quotas by semester instead of week and being able to use Bean Bucks at off campus locations. Rep. Tommy Butler, Biblical Studies Building, presented a survey of 228 students that showed ... [Read More…]

Centennial video shown to faculty: Presentation featured alumni, students discussing university

April 7, 2004 by Sarah Carlson

By Sarah Carlson, Staff Writer The faculty and staff were shown a video presentation for the Centennial Campaign and Celebration on Monday. John Tyson, vice president for development and alumni relations, presented the video as a chance to give the faculty and staff background information on the campaign and invite them to think and pray about ... [Read More…]

Bryan sets RBI record: Junior’s 6 RBI in ENMU series give her single-season mark

April 7, 2004 by Brian Roe

By Brian Roe, Sports Writer Junior infielder Katie Bryan and the ACU softball team took three of four games against Eastern New Mexico Sunday and Monday at Wells Field to improve its record to 14-24 on the season. Bryan, who two weeks ago became ACU's all-time home run leader, homered twice in the opening game and became ACU's all-time RBI ... [Read More…]

Each Wednesday, prison volunteers take part in … Freeing the Captives

April 7, 2004 by Kyle Peveto

By Kyle Peveto, Opinion Editor Huge exhaust fans rumble and hum in the crowded gym full of inmates. Ed Alford stands on the three-point line, facing the crowd with his back to the goal. "This was a gym 'til we got in here," Alford says. "Now, it's a house of God." Alford is one of many volunteers from area churches who take part in prison ... [Read More…]

Friday Night plights? Setting the record straight

April 7, 2004 by Joel Weckerly

By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor Weck's World If he could go back in time, Gary Gaines would have said no to that nice man from Philadelphia. He would have calmly listened to Mr. H.G. "Buzz" Bissinger's pitch about covering his high school football team for one season, about how this book would be a positive reflection of a sports-crazed town ... [Read More…]

Wildcats face Permian-Basin: Falcons flying low with 1-21 record in inaugural season

April 7, 2004 by Joel Weckerly

By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor The Wildcat baseball team-winners of 12 of its last 13 games-takes on non-conference opponent Texas-Permian Basin Wednesday in preparation for the most meaningful Lone Star Conference South series this weekend at first-place Texas A&M-Kingsville. The Wildcats (23-17, 10-5 LSC South) sit three games behind the ... [Read More…]

Volunteer Opportunities for March 31, 2004

March 31, 2004 by Optimist Staff

An elderly woman needs a volunteer to mow her lawn. Contact the Volunteer and Service-Learning Center for more informaion. ACU for Abilene is Saturday. The opportunity to work together to serve the Abilene community is open to faculty and students. Sign up in the Campus Center ticket windows. Keep Abilene Beautiful needs volunteers to pick up ... [Read More…]