By Denton Josey, Page Editor The Gaines B. Stanley Sr. Theological Reading Room in the Stevens Wing of the library is a new area dedicated to Biblical studies. In spring 2005, plans for the addition began. Dr. Mark Tucker, dean of Library and Information Services, said an interest in a theological reading room had existed for quite awhile. "This ... [Read More…]
Archives for August 2006
Campus Dining to open Quiznos by January
By Denton Josey, Page Editor In response to student surveys, the university plans to begin construction of a Quiznos Subs on campus this semester. Food Service interim director Andre Allen said what is currently Reservations Only in the Campus Center will be transformed into the sub shop by January. Construction will begin by the end of the fall ... [Read More…]
ACU police see jurisdiction increased to neighborhoods surrounding campus
By Denton Josey, Page Editor This semester the campus police will have a larger role in protecting ACU students. March 13, ACU police chief Jimmy Ellison announced a larger jurisdiction for the campus police. Ellison said there was a period last semester when the department was giving out warnings and not tickets so students would have a ... [Read More…]
Money relocates during renovations to Presidential Suite in Ad Building
By Denton Josey, Page Editor May 22, Dr. Royce Money, president of the university, was relocated to an office in the library because of the renovations taking place in the Presidential Suite in the Hardin Aministration Building. Sharon Lindsey, executive coordinator to the president, said the president's office hasn't been renovated since ... [Read More…]
Don’t blame construction for tuition boost
Construction never seems to end on campus, especially when it interrupts traffic flow and the simple task of getting from place to place. The never-ending projects also seem to put a dent in our pocketbook in the form of raised tuition. At least, that's what we think. In fact, there is more behind the sudden building of a new lake or jogging track ... [Read More…]
The ‘World’ awaits on ACU campus
Every year, a loud voice announces during opening Chapel the number of countries represented on campus, and the fall semester begins. Every year, students from across the world parade around Moody Coliseum, signifying the unification of countries from Japan to Brazil to Madagascar. Still, every year thousands of students observe this tradition as ... [Read More…]
Welcome Week Scavenger Hunt
Groups of incoming students hit the city of Abilene to take part in a Welcome Week tradition. Groups were sent out on a photo scavenger hunt to take pictures of various locations throughout Abilene and ACU. Video/editing by Shelby Coates ... [Read More…]
Baseball comes up short in ’06
By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor While the ACU community was ankle deep in its summer plans, head baseball coach Britt Bonneau put the finishing touches on his tenth-consecutive winning season. Despite finishing second in the conference behind rivals Angelo State and failing to advance past the regional tournament, the Wildcats finished the ... [Read More…]
American media: Democracy at work
By Mitch Holt, Copy Editor As the Optimist staff strives for balance between opposing perspectives in each issue of the paper, an ever-increasing demand for objectivity within the American news media is surfacing, and they're doing their job relatively well. Americans need to know their views and be able to spot biases in the news media. This is ... [Read More…]
Board of Trustees names new chairman: C.E. ‘Doc’ Cornutt will serve five-year term
By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief The ACU Board of Trustees announced Saturday that C.E. 'Doc' Cornutt was chosen as the new chair of the ACU Board of Trustees. Cornutt will begin his five-year term after the next meeting in February. Until then, he will serve as chair-elect, said Dr. Royce Money, president of the university. Don Crisp is ... [Read More…]