By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief The Students' Association unanimously approved funds on Wednesday to provide free use of the pool tables and Xbox video game systems in the Recreation Center of the Campus Center for students for the remainder of the school year. The bill, which was brought before Congress by freshman senators Brandon Smith and ... [Read More…]
Archives for March 2005
Twenty-four to compete at NCAA Division II Indoor Championship
By Steve Holt, Sports Writer Twenty-four Wildcat track and field athletes will represent the university March 11-12 at Boston's Reggie Lewis Center for the 2005 NCAA Division II Indoor Championships. The final list of qualifiers, released at noon on Tuesday, ranked the top Division II performers in 15 events. Thirteen ACU men qualified in 10 ... [Read More…]
Changes made to housing: Barret, McDonald halls will house women; Morris to be men’s hall
By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor Students living on campus next fall will have different halls to choose from depending on their classification and gender. Morris Hall, currently housing sophomore women, will house sophomore and freshman men; McDonald Hall, a freshman men's hall, will become a freshman women's hall; and Barret Hall, which is ... [Read More…]
Former Congress members to visit: Men to speak to classes, student groups as part of two-day campus tour
By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor Two former members of the House of Representatives will visit campus March 14 and 15 as part of the Congress to Campus Program. Harry Volkmer, D-Missouri, and Robert W. Daniel Jr., R-Virginia, will speak to several classes and student groups and to two Abilene Kiwanis Clubs during their stay. The Congress to ... [Read More…]
Sikes parking lot renovated: SA rep worked since last semester to help traffic flow
By Jaci Schneider, Opinion Editor Students who park near Sikes Residence Hall or the Williams Performing Arts Center will notice something missing on their return from spring break. The small strip of land and concrete between the Sikes parking lot and WPAC parking lot will be removed during spring break, and the two parking lots will be ... [Read More…]
Your Voice: Residence housing decision poorly made
It has come to my attention that Morris Hall will no longer house sophomore women, but will now house male freshman and sophomore Bible and business majors in fall '05. This information was released on the ACU Web site on Wednesday March 2, 2005, the same day the residents in McDonald were informed of the decision. Men currently living in McDonald ... [Read More…]
Finding the cure: Nurse practitioner found her way to ACU from Canada
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Judy Chant's Friday did not begin with an 8 o'clock, but she had work to do before her 9 o'clock. At least she would be done after Chapel. Chant began her third stint in college last semester. This time around, she will not put herself through 8 a.m. classes after sleepless nights or long days on little ... [Read More…]
Christianity, politics don’t belong together
By Mitch Holt, Special Contributor Don't Believe the Hype If people have important questions about baseball, they wouldn't ask John Madden because we all know football is Madden's area of expertise. If people have important questions about football, they wouldn't ask Peter Gammons because we all know that baseball is Gammons' area of ... [Read More…]
Volunteer Opportunities for March 2, 2005
Healing Hands International is in need of volunteers to help repair donated bicycles before they are shipped to Zambia. Tools and parts are furnished. For more information, contact the Volunteer and Service-Learning Center. The Toronto Spring Break Campaign needs workers. The group will be working in children`s homes and soup kitchens. The cost is ... [Read More…]
Women win all four in crossover, stand at third place in LSC South Division
By Jared Fields, Sports Writer The Wildcat softball team won all four games this weekend in the Lone Star Conference First Pitch Tournament. The team defeated Cameron and Midwestern State and beat Southwestern Oklahoma twice, and the wins moved the Wildcats to 13-6 on the season. "Overall, we played very solid this past weekend, both offensively ... [Read More…]