By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief After 20 years of dedicated service to the Abilene community and surrounding counties through his volunteer work and work in the Texas Legislature, friends and supporters are paying tribute to Bob Hunter and his wife Shirley. Every two years since Bob Hunter began his political career in 1986, supporters and ... [Read More…]
Archives for August 2006
McNair Scholars Program prepares students for grad school
By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Maria Rojas spent her summer deciding if China would ever become a democratic nation. She read scholarly articles, poked holes through researchers' theories and decided that China could be democratized in the future. Rojas, senior management and public service major from Dallas, was one of 20 students who ... [Read More…]
President travels to China to discuss Christianity
By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Dr. Royce Money, president of the university, traveled to China this summer and met with Chinese government officials along with nine other Christian leaders from the United States to engage Chinese officials in informal dialogue about Christianity. "A delegation of 10 conservative evangelical Christian ... [Read More…]
Edwards parking lot receives much needed face-lift for Fall
By Jared Fields, Managing Editor Residents of Edwards and Mabee residence halls can now park a little closer to their rooms after renovation of the parking lot between the two dorms. The pothole-filled parking lot received a much-needed asphalt face-lift after students faced an obstacle course trying to avoid holes while finding a spot to ... [Read More…]
Kellen Mock returns to her alma mater to coach the reigning LSC volleyball champions
By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Twenty-three year-old head volleyball coach Kellen Mock understands the method of play to which the back-to-back Lone Star Conference Champion volleyball team has grown accustomed. And why wouldn't she? After playing under the program's winningest coach for four years, being third on the all-time digs list and ... [Read More…]