Archives for October 2005

SA needs to find some issues to tackle

October 28, 2005 by Optimist Editorial Board

The Students' Association adjourned early Wednesday after only a few announcements, making it the third meeting in a row where no legislation was brought before Congress, and nothing was accomplished. This semester, Congress members have presented and passed a total of three resolutions: to encourage Edwards Hall residents to not park in Mabee ... [Read More…]

Sing Song hosts announced

October 28, 2005 by Sarah Carlson

By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor Will Smyth sat on the tailgate of his pickup truck, staring at his cell phone and praying it wouldn't ring. Smyth, senior youth and family ministry major from Fort Worth, had heard if you receive a phone call, it means you didn't make it as a Sing Song host or hostess. So he sat on his truck in the late hours last ... [Read More…]

Crowe’s Kentucky-fried affair falls flat

October 28, 2005 by Sarah Carlson

By Sarah Carlson, Arts Editor Americans love road-trip movies. For some reason, the possibilities of setting out across the country with only a map and a mixed tape as our guides inspires us, not to mention the coming-of-age stories that are generally intertwined in the adventure. We love the idea of new beginnings and not knowing what we will ... [Read More…]

MSNBC anchor postpones speaking engagement because of the hurricane Katrina

October 28, 2005 by Mallory Sherwood Schlabach

By Mallory Sherwood, Managing Editor Lester Holt, MSNBC anchor, rescheduled his speaking engagement for Dec. 1 after postponing his original speaking date on Sept. 22, when Hurricane Katrina hit Galveston. Holt was supposed to be the first speaker in the Centennial Speaker Series, but will now follow Pat Summerall, former NFL announcer, who is ... [Read More…]

Cancer survivor commends editorial

October 28, 2005 by Optimist Reader

Your editorial on cigar smoking was exactly on target. I am a lung cancer survivor. I had smoked prior to the time I started to ACC in 1954, and I never smoked after that. I developed lung cancer in 1998. When I found out that it was so bad, I went to Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. When the doctors did exploratory surgery, I awoke to a great ... [Read More…]

Kevin Christian, class of 2000, announced his candidacy for the District 71 Texas House of Representative seat to replace Rep. Bob Hunter

October 28, 2005 by Jaci Schneider

By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor An ACU alumnus announced he will run for Texas State Representative for District 71 Thursday. Kevin Christian, class of 2000, will campaign to fill the seat of Rep. Bob Hunter, chancellor emeritus, for the Republican primary election in March. Christian graduated with a degree in political science from ACU before ... [Read More…]

Freshman quarterback Nick Bird to make his first collegiate start Saturday against A&M-Kingsville

October 28, 2005 by Jared Fields

By Jared Fields, Sports Editor The Wildcats will play their home finale against No. 21 Texas A&M-Kingsville at 2 p.m. Saturday in Shotwell Stadium. ACU is coming off upsetting formerly No. 19 Tarleton State in Stephenville, 18-7. The Javelinas come into Saturday's matchup with the No. 1 defense in the Lone Star Conference, allowing 326.4 yards ... [Read More…]

Preseason Honors: ACU women’s basketball team picked to win the LSC South

October 28, 2005 by Jared Fields

By Jared Fields, Sports Editor After finishing third in the Lone Star Conference South Division last year, the women's basketball team is picked to win the division this year in the pre-season LSC coaches' poll. The Wildcats received 12 first-place votes and 145 total points in the voting from coaches, sports information directors and other media ... [Read More…]