By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor "Hello there! Don't forget to sign up for Life in Hell today!" It's amazing how true and untrue this statement has proven this year. It's printed on a sticker promoting a comic strip called "Life in Hell" that's been taped to my computer since August, and I've seen it each day that I've worked at my desk. My ... [Read More…]
Archives for April 2005
Volunteer Opportunities for April 29th, 2005
Volunteers are needed to spend time with residents of Christian Village playing dominoes Mondays at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Nathan Gray at 677-6142. Volunteers are needed to mentor families who have recently moved to Abilene through the refugee program. Mentors would assist in transportation, help tutor students with homework and be a ... [Read More…]
Committee to continue reworking proposal: Discussions, feedback force team to push back spring deadline
By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor Tentative target dates have been set by the General Education Review steering committee for when curriculum proposals will be written and discussed. The committee is looking to have a rewritten proposal based on faculty discussions by mid-September, followed by six weeks of discussion and possibly ending with a final ... [Read More…]
Summer nights filled with stars, blockbusters
By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor After one of the dullest spring movie seasons in recent memory, this year's lineup of summer flicks is action-packed and, like last year, filled with sequels. Here are a few highlights: May "Kingdom of Heaven" Starring Orlando Bloom, Liam Neeson, Jeremy Irons, Eva Green, David Thewlis; directed by Ridley ... [Read More…]
Newly-completed Barret Hall top request for freshman women
By Mallory Sherwood, Features Editor Online housing registration for next year's sophomores ended this year without many problems. Barret Hall, the sophomore women's residence hall, was most women's first choice, but bad weather could delay the work schedule. One hundred sixty-two students can live in the residence hall, and the rooms are ... [Read More…]
Theatre tries on 10 pairs of ‘Shorts’: Year’s final production presents several short plays in a row
By Mitch Holt, Staff Writer Students from the Theatre Department will perform short, student-directed plays this week in Culp Theatre for the first time in the history of the department. The four showings of these 10-minute plays will be at 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday and at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday. The show will cost $10, which can be charged ... [Read More…]
Students jam for justice during IJM Awareness Week
By Laura Stork, Staff Writer The International Justice Mission's Awareness Week rocked last Thursday during the Jam For Justice fundraiser, which showcased seven bands. Members of the campus chapter of IJM sold refreshments and T-shirts and allowed students to donate money. Andrea Gallman, IJM co-chair, said she didn't count how many students ... [Read More…]
‘Optimist’ knows its place: reporting the news
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief As a news reporter, I have always maintained that my job should be about relaying pertinent news to the readers, not becoming part of the news. Then Monday, this line appeared in a letter posted on a political blog, the Daily Kos: "I have just received a phone call from a Christian newspaper reporter." I was ... [Read More…]
Police Log: 04/27/2005
Monday 04/18/2005 9:30 a.m. Placed boot on vehicle in Williams Performing Arts Center lot for numerous citations and unable to identify owner. 10:15 a.m. Vehicle accident at Teague Special Events Center lot. 3:40 p.m. Alarm at Williams Performing Arts Center lot, all OK false alarm. 3:50 p.m. Fingerprint student at the station. 6:45 p.m. Student ... [Read More…]
Track wins first, second in LSC: Men win 12th straight title, women second behind Angelo State
By Steve Holt, Sports Writer For the second year in a row, ACU was unable to sweep the Lone Star Conference Track and Field titles, which were up for grabs Friday and Saturday in San Angelo. The men's team won its 12th straight LSC title behind 12 first-place finishes, while the women's team placed second to Angelo State, which finished with a ... [Read More…]
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