The Pope's life is in danger. Universities must change mascots. People do not know how to address minorities. And all because of political correctness. Being politically correct has become one of the most important parts of our lives in just a short time. Only a few decades ago, the Pope could comment on anything in whatever manner he wanted to, ... [Read More…]
Archives for October 2006
Student bands take the stage for JamFest 2006
Student bands perform during annual JamFest concert series. Bands featured in the video include: Andrew Duge, More Alexander, Tiforah, Close Your Eyes, Streets of Simon Lee, O Scarlet, Kirk Thurmond and Homer Hiccolm & the Rocketboys. Video/editing by Jon Davis ... [Read More…]
Intramural Waterball
Video/editing by Hutton Harris ... [Read More…]
Centennial Campaign seeks $36 million
By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief With two and a half months to go, the Centennial Campaign sits at $114 million, $36 million shy of its $150 million goal, said Phil Boone, director of the Centennial Campaign. The campaign, which was announced in Feb. 2004, is on track to have the money raised-just not by Dec. 31, as was originally planned, ... [Read More…]
Genesis Networks partners with ACU, expands Abilene locale
By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Genesis Network Solutions, a telecommunications engineering company that opened in Abilene at the end of August, will double the number of its employees by the end of this month. Four ACU alumni work at Genesis, and more could be hired. Abilene is the company's first North American location that provides ... [Read More…]
Allow West Texas to become new home
By Mallory Schlabach, Editor in Chief Face the Facts After nearly four years at ACU, Abilene is home. It's the place where I've found a church, made lasting friendships and found a connection to the rural Texas town more than 1,300 miles from my home in Ohio. People say home is where your heart is, and until this weekend, I didn't ... [Read More…]
Smoking ban to go on ballot
By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor A public smoking ban will appear on the ballot Nov. 7, giving voters a chance to voice their opinion to the Abilene City Council in a non-binding vote. Voters will be asked if they "support the City Council adopting an ordinance prohibiting smoking in all public places and places of employment," according to the ... [Read More…]
Gingerbread house contest to award $500 prize
By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor To display a little old-fashioned Christmas cheer, Abilene community members and ACU students can decorate gingerbread houses to enter in the Abilene Downtown Association's "Deck the House" contest. The event is sponsored by KTAB and offers participants the chance to win the $500 grand prize. The contest committee ... [Read More…]
Finishing her race: Mother returns to school, track
By Mitch Holt, Copy Editor When Rachel Hood graduated from college in 1990, she had no idea she would run cross country for ACU 16 years and three children later. The 38-year-old mother, full-time student and ACU runner is taking 12 hours of classes, running about 70 miles per week and raising three children with husband Don Hood, head track ... [Read More…]
Players to form ‘Ultimate Frisbee’ club
By Denton Josey, Page Editor Already a popular sport on campus, ultimate Frisbee may also be the basis of a new club. Todd Piersall, junior photojournalism major from Keller, is communicating with university officials about starting the official Ultimate Frisbee Club at ACU. "We're trying to get a club together because ultimate Frisbee seems to ... [Read More…]