Archives for 2004

Foreign ambassador visits campus: Initiative could bring 20 Madagascar students to ACU

March 24, 2004 by Jonathan Smith

By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor The ambassador to the United States from Madagascar visited campus Monday in preparation for the possibility of sending students from his country to the university. Ambassador Rajaonarivony Narisou said ACU's academic and religious focus makes the university an "ideal place for education." "We hope these ... [Read More…]

Social clubs elect officers for next year: New officers also begin to prepare for spring rushes

March 24, 2004 by Sarah Carlson

By Sarah Carlson, Staff Writer Several social clubs are electing new officers this month and preparing for spring rushes. Alpha Kai Omega, Pi Kappa, Tri Kappa Gamma and Sub T-16 had officer elections in December, and the remaining clubs' elections are spread throughout March. Amanda Spell, coordinator of student organizations and activities, ... [Read More…]

Wildcats shaky in LSC South openers: ACU drops 3 of 4 to second-place Tarleton State

March 24, 2004 by Brian Roe

By Brian Roe, Sports Writer The Wildcat softball team teased the Lone Star Confer-ence South Division win column by opening division play with a victory over No. 11 Tarleton State on Friday, before dropping the remaining three games at Wells Field on Friday night and Saturday. In the opening game, junior infielder Katie Bryan hit a pair of home ... [Read More…]

Learn to love cell phones

March 24, 2004 by Kyle Peveto

By Kyle Peveto, Opinion Editor Column Schmolumn I first began to hate cell phones when I was 18 and I read On the Road by Jack Kerouac. Kerouac roars across the country hitchhiking, busing and borrowing cars with friends and family only guessing where he laid his head. I never planned to follow Kerouac's exploration of America, but I hoped to ... [Read More…]

Are the Cats back?: Recent offensive output; 7-game win streak point to yes

March 24, 2004 by Joel Weckerly

By Joel Weckerly, Sports Editor It took a while, but Ryan Barker finally remembered how ACU baseball is supposed to be played. After easily winning the first two road games at divisional opponent Eastern New Mexico Friday, his team fell behind 10-4 after five innings in the last game of the series Saturday. But rather than let a six-run deficit ... [Read More…]

Volunteer Opportunities for March 19, 2004

March 19, 2004 by Optimist Staff

Keep Abilene Beautiful needs volunteers April 3. Litter will be picked up on Abilene streets as part of Texas Trash-Off. Times are from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., and lunch will be provided. Contact the Volunteer and Service-Learning Center in the Bean Sprout for more information. The House That Kerry Built, an organization that provides services ... [Read More…]

Police Log: 03/19/2004

March 19, 2004 by Optimist Staff

March 8 1:45 a.m. Report of student phoning off-campus boyfriend and threatening to harm herself. Contacted student at McDonald Hall. Student checked OK, hall director was contacted and met with student. 2:35 a.m. Abandoned vehicle at 2200 Ambler. Turned over to Abilene Police Department 3:35 p.m. Unlocked vehicle in United parking lot on Judge ... [Read More…]

Men take home ACU’s 50th track and field championship banner

March 19, 2004 by Steve Holt

By Steve Holt, Sports Writer "Shoeless Bernard Manirakiza" doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, but after Saturday's mile run at the NCAA Division II Indoor National Championships, the senior just might have himself a nickname. Another runner stepped on the back of Manirakiza's right spike on the second lap of the eight-lap mile race, forcing the ... [Read More…]

Officer standards could be lowered: Voters to decide if sophomores can run for vice president

March 19, 2004 by Paul A. Anthony

By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Students will decide later this month whether a sophomore can be their vice president. An amendment to the Students' Association Constitution passed Wednesday would lower the requirement for executive vice president to no less than 60 credit hours completed. The amendment will be ratified if approved by ... [Read More…]

Election troubles cast long shadow: SA officials say new rules will avoid repeat of last year’s confusion

March 19, 2004 by Paul A. Anthony

By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief After last year's executive officer election-in which presidential candidates violated election rules and lodged numerous complaints against each other-Jessica Black has one goal for this year's race. To not be noticed. "I've heard about [last year's election] from all sides," said Black, chair of the Election ... [Read More…]