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Police Log: 01/23/2004

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Jan. 12, 2004 11:40 a.m. Fire alarm at Physical Resources, false alarm 4:20 p.m. Vehicle accident on Oliver Jackson Blvd. 5:49 p.m. Incomplete 911 at Zellner, misdial 6:05 p.m. Incomplete 911 at UP Apartments, Room 717B, misdial 6:47 p.m. Incomplete 911 at Mabee room 254, misdial 9:07 p.m. Traffic stop on Campus Court and EN 16th, vehicle ... [Read More…]

Talented recruiting class to boost both Wildcat teams

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By Steve Holt, Sports Writer Even though he was a decorated marathoner in college, the head Wildcat track and field coach now only runs about twice a week. And anyone who knows Murray knows it isn't because he doesn't still have it. He just doesn't have the time, between being a father and husband, coaching four teams and tirelessly recruiting ... [Read More…]

‘The challenge we face’: Officials detail $5.5 million in proposed budget moves

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By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief The university announced Tuesday a wide-ranging restructuring plan designed to save more than $5 million next year. It includes the deepest cuts to faculty and staff in more than 10 years. The plan was first implemented with early retirement options for faculty and staff announced in December and includes 58 ... [Read More…]

Directors cope with losing jobs, programs: LEC, ESL directors ponder early retirement uncertainty

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By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief For Carolyn Thompson, the prospect of early retirement is bittersweet. Despite the university's offer of a year's salary and free health insurance for any who are eligible and wish to accept it, the woman who has spent more than 10 years helping ACU's international students achieve their dreams faces a ... [Read More…]

Column Like I See ‘Em: Recruit more in the North

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By Steve Holt, Opinion Editor Jeff Kershaw of West Greenwich, R.I., would have made an outstanding ACU Wildcat. A leader in his high school and church, Kershaw knew he wanted to pursue a Christian higher education. But he is enrolled as a freshman at Harding University because he never heard a thing about ACU. No one even talks about ACU in his ... [Read More…]

City council tables ban on public indoor smoking

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By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor After almost three hours of public discussion, the City Council unanimously voted Thursday to table indefinitely a proposed smoking ban for further analysis and discussion. The proposition would have banned smoking in most indoor public places and would have been among the strictest in Texas. Business owners, ... [Read More…]

Student workers feel effect of cuts: University job market gets tougher as budgets get smaller

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By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor Budget cuts across campus have caused some students workers to either lose their jobs or take reduced hours. All workers in the Learning Enhancement Center could lose their jobs at the end of the semester if the LEC is cut. Student workers were notified about the strong possibility of a cut when they met Jan. ... [Read More…]

SA approves budget ‘governing’ plan: Document requires presentation of clean, detailed budgets

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By Jonathan Smith, Managing Editor In an effort to reduce complications with its budget, the Students' Association approved a new "governing document" Wednesday that will place additional responsibilities on executive officers when creating and distributing the budget. The governing document, created by the budget committee and introduced by Rep. ... [Read More…]

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