Archives for 2006

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…]

‘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…]

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…]

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…]

ACU ranked No. 17 after 31-0 shutout: The ACU football team claimed its first national ranking since 1997 after dominating Southwestern Oklahoma State 31-0 on Saturday

September 27, 2006 by Daniel Johnson-Kim

By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor The ACU Wildcat football team maintained its spot atop the conference standings and became nationally ranked for the first time since 1997 after winning its third consecutive game by shutting out the Southwestern Oklahoma State Bulldogs 31-0 on Saturday. The Wildcats are ranked in four of the nation's Division II ... [Read More…]

Give selfless service, discomfort a try

September 27, 2006 by Denton Josey

By Denton Josey, Page Editor It's just that we were all so terribly uncomfortable because we're all so terribly comfortable all the time. I have a roommate who takes care of an elderly lady. He brings her food almost every week. Sometimes my roommate asks me to deliver her the food. The few times I've done this, I've noticed some things. Momma ... [Read More…]

Justice Revolution stirs global awareness

September 27, 2006 by Optimist Editorial Board

The oversized signs on the side of the Campus Center and the students waiting to supply you with the "get outside yourself" backpack patches mean International Justice Mission Awareness Week has begun. IJM is a purposeful human rights organization that advocates global justice through support of the collegians. ACU's specific chapter works to ... [Read More…]

Chili’s teams up with universities in North Abilene

September 27, 2006 by Kelsi Peace

By Kelsi Peace, Features Editor The colored peppers plastered on the walls of the new Chili's represent the many ACU students who eat at the restaurant. A vivid pink and green pepper advertises social club Ko Jo Kai, while a darker pepper reads "Galaxy." In fact, peppers colored by students represent almost every ACU social club and many ... [Read More…]