Archives for September 2006

Run defense key against ENMU: The 3-0 nationally ranked ACU football team will face the triple option running scheme of Eastern New Mexico Univedsity on the road Saturday.

September 29, 2006 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor The ACU football team is nationally ranked for the first time since 1997 and head coach Chris Thomsen is focused on one thing: the next opponent on the schedule. "I'm glad our players and assistant coaches have been recognized for their hard work early in the season," Thomsen said. "But I don't put a lot of stock ... [Read More…]

Awareness: key to bringing fellow believers together

September 29, 2006 by Optimist Editorial Board

The topic of racial unity within the church is an old one. Since before the civil rights movement to this year's Lectureship, the church focuses on race relations. Long discussions have been made about this topic, but for it to still be around there has been little change. In many denominations, churches split according to culture and race. ... [Read More…]

Freshman Follies 2006 Rehearsals

September 29, 2006 by Hutton Harris

Before opening night, freshmen make time for extra practices on the Cullen Auditorium stage this week. Freshman performance groups and residence hall acts catered to this year's Freshman Follies theme, What's Next? For three weeks, freshmen have prepared for the talent showcase. Video/editing by Hutton Harris ... [Read More…]

Freshmen to perform in Follies production

September 29, 2006 by Kelsi Peace

By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor Freshmen will ask "What's Next?" in solo acts, hall acts and a large chorus at the Freshman Follies performances Friday and Saturday. Performances, which will take place in Cullen Auditorium at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Friday and 1, 3 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, are expected to last about two hours with an intermission, ... [Read More…]

Students’ Association budget up from spring

September 29, 2006 by Mitch Holt

By Mitch Holt, Copy Editor The Students' Association had its first meeting of the semester Wednesday after a late start, and discussion of the fall budget took the spotlight. SA's fall budget is up more than $70,000 from the spring budget, totaling almost $170,000 because of an increase in enrollment. Several changes and improvements have been ... [Read More…]

‘Play hard, Play Faire’

September 29, 2006 by Mitch Holt

By Mitch Holt, Copy Editor Vintage neon and pastel colors, looming pine trees and a 52-year-old music-loving, cigarette-smoking owner are what makes Play Faire Park a historical Abilene landmark. As Chris "Doc" England, the gentle, tie-dye-clad owner of the park, interacts with about 15 elementary-aged children at the vintage park for a birthday ... [Read More…]

Golf legend Byron Nelson dies Tuesday at age 94

September 29, 2006 by Jared Fields

By Jared Fields, Managing Editor Byron Nelson, golf legend and former member of the ACU Board of Trustees, died Tuesday at his Roanoke home at the age of 94. His funeral is scheduled for Friday in Irving. As a golfer, Nelson is remembered for his record 11-straight victories and 18 total wins in 1945. The closest a player has come to breaking ... [Read More…]

New apartment complex will be ready for Fall

September 29, 2006 by Denton Josey

By Denton Josey, Page Editor Students have a new option for housing next year. The Abilene City Council unanimously approved a request by Campus Crest Development, a housing company based in North Carolina, to purchase land and construct a new apartment complex. Construction for new apartments for college students will begin in late October on ... [Read More…]