By Mallory Sherwood,, Features Editor Donna Ragland doesn't have a typical college student's job. Instead of working on campus, at McDonald's or at United Supermarket, she waits by the phone until someone calls to tell her to go to Dallas. Ragland, junior art illustration major from Fort Worth, works as the voice for a cartoon character with ... [Read More…]
Archives for March 2005
Review team looking at core classes: Rewritten proposal may not come in time for original deadline
By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor Faculty discussions about the General Education Review will continue throughout the semester with no clear sign of a rewritten proposal being ready, said Dr. Jeff Arrington, associate dean of Campus Life and co-chair of the General Education Review Committee. The original suggested goal for the rewritten curriculum ... [Read More…]
Chili cook-off planned to honor teacher
By Mallory Sherwood, Features Editor Eating chili and listening to jazz music were two of the late Dr. Charles Trevathan's favorite things, and the two will come together Saturday at a chili cook-off to honor the instructor of sociology and social work who died Oct. 12. The men's social club Pi Kappa will sponsor the event in the mall area near ... [Read More…]
School upgrades e-mail system: Webmail still does not operate correctly with some Internet browsers
By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor While students and faculty were away from campus for spring break last week, my.ACU administrators used the opportunity to upgrade Webmail, calendars and address books. "We try to do these things at a time when it will be least inconvenient," said James Langford, director of Web Integration and Programming. "The ... [Read More…]
Congressmen meet with students: Former representatives visit campus as part of national tour
By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor Two former congressmen visited campus Monday and Tuesday to speak to classes and meet with students about careers in public service. They came to the university as part of the Congress to Campus program, which sends former congressmen to colleges and universities across the nation to educate young people about ... [Read More…]
Red Cross fund-raiser to benefit local causes and military families: Best-selling author to speak at dinner, auction event
By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer The Chisholm Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross is hosting its largest fund-raiser of the year, a dinner and silent auction, in Abilene's Civic Center on Friday evening, featuring Stedman Graham, best-selling author of motivational literature and CEO of S. Graham and Associates. "The money raised by the event will ... [Read More…]
SA-TV receives student makeover: Student implements new program, revamps station
By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer Michael Breeden, the new student worker at SA-TV, has made several changes to the station, including the computer program the station uses and the content of the student-run television channel. Breeden, sophomore electronic media major from Memphis, Tenn., was hired to be the main worker of SA-TV, which airs on Channel ... [Read More…]
ACU camps hire new summer counselors: Forty-seven students,350 adult volunteersmake up staff
By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer The office of Student Leadership Development is preparing for this summer's Leadership Camps and has selected 47 student staff members to lead the campers. "Leadership Camps are ACU-sponsored summer camps designed to challenge and develop spiritual growth in youth ages 6 to 18," said Jan Meyer, director of Student ... [Read More…]
‘Room Noises’ avoids sophomore slump
By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer Eisley's "Room Noises" is a solid album. A follow up to their debut EP, the album is a relaxing cacophony of darkly bright music laced with the beautifully eerie voices and melodies of Sherrie and Stacey DuPree. Eisley toured with Coldplay last year and gained a large fan base along with a record deal with Warner Bros. ... [Read More…]
Men dominate NCAA D-II championship in Boston during break
By Steve Holt, Sports Writer The men's track and field team picked up its fourth straight indoor national championship with ease Saturday at the NCAA Division II Indoor National Championships in Boston. ACU placed first overall with 84 points behind 12 top-eight individual finishes. Adams State finished second with 46 points, followed by Lincoln, ... [Read More…]