By Mitch Holt, Opinion Editor The new Wal-Mart Supercenter was scheduled to open Wednesday at State Highway 351 and Interstate 20 and is the beginning of a new chain of developments that will flood the area in the coming months and years. Students have mixed emotions about the new developments, such as Wal-Mart and Cracker Barrel, going on so ... [Read More…]
Archives for August 2005
The Depot becomes hub of activity and convenience
By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Students' minds can now rest easy. The task of trekking all over campus to complete or turn in that last piece of paperwork is obsolete now because of the latest addition on campus: The Depot, a one-stop office for students who need to complete administrative needs such as purchasing meal plans or checking ... [Read More…]
President Money officially called to order the university’s centennial year
By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Moody Coliseum bustled with frenzy Monday at the 100th opening session of the university as students, alumni, members of the Board of Trustees, friends of the university and Abilene citizens waited to see if the keynote speaker would be the President Bush, as rumored by some. Instead, Dr. Royce Money, the 10th ... [Read More…]
Covenant Service offers reflection on ACU’s past, future 100 years
By Jonathan Smith, Editor in Chief Students, faculty, administrators and alumni gathered Sunday night to recommit to the mission of the university for the next century as it begins to celebrate its first 100 years. Sunday's Covenant Service allowed attendees to look back at the school's first 100 years of blessings and struggles, give thanks for ... [Read More…]
New dorm, new students–old safety issues
The start of the school year brings construction and the use of the new Barret Residence Hall on Campus Court, a street that is now more dangerous for students to cross than it has ever been and where parking spaces are scarce. Because of the lack of crosswalks, students crossing Campus Court to and from Barret Hall and those driving the street ... [Read More…]
Team 55 technicians protect campus computers from viruses
By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Team 55 technicians are staying busy this semester by keeping computers on campus updated and free from viruses. Before students can get onto the ACU network, they much register their computers with Team 55 by filling out a form that appears as soon as they try to get online. By filling out the form, the students' ... [Read More…]
Student resource fair offers incoming freshmen with club and student group opportunities
By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor Before they even began classes, freshmen had the opportunity to learn about the different clubs and groups at the university in a student involvement fair set up by the Students' Association. From noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, freshmen browsed through 45 tables and displays set up by upperclassmen in the Hilton Room ... [Read More…]
Column Like I See ‘Em: Summer winners, summer losers
By Steve Holt, Opinion Editor For those of you who've had your heads in the sand, this has been a news-filled summer. With lots of news come lots of winners and losers. In no particular order, here are several of them, along with several draws. Winners The Space Shuttle Discovery launched and returned without a hitch just two years after ... [Read More…]
Tennis team set for new season following successful summer recruiting
By Jared Fields, Sports Editor After a record setting year for ACU tennis last spring, head coach Hutton Jones reloaded his arsenal with a talented class of freshmen for the 2005-06 year. Last year the women's team finished with a school record 31 wins and the men finished with one of the highest final rankings in Jones' nine years after being ... [Read More…]
Last year’s team brings talent, depth to new season
By Jared Fields, Sports Editor After an up and down 2004 season, head football coach Chris Thomsen said he looks to start his first year in Abilene with a bang. The Wildcats begin the season Sept. 3, hosting Lone Star Conference North Division favorite Central Oklahoma. The Bronchos, who finished 8-2 last year and shared the division title with ... [Read More…]